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POWA Distributes Palliatives to 80 Widows

Web News 2 December 2023 218 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Police Officers’ Wives Association, POWA, has distributed palliatives to eighty widows of slain Police Officers from Oyo state command.  The palliatives which included Rice, Semolina, tubers of yam, Vegetable Oil as well as other food items were distributed to the Continue Reading

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Oyebanji Lauds Nigerian Army for Safeguarding Democracy

Web News 1 December 2023 86 0

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has urged the Nigerian Army to remain loyal to the country in order to safeguard democracy. Governor Oyebanji made this appeal while receiving the General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Bamidele Alabi in his office in Ado Ekiti. He said democracy is the best system of […]Continue Reading

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Prison Decongestion: Minister Raises N585m, Secures Release of 150 Inmates

Web News 1 December 2023 77 0

The Federal Government, on Thursday, said it had raised N585m towards the settlement of fines for inmates in a bid to decongest correctional centres across the country. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, represented by an Assistant Director in the ministry, Dr Anayo Romanus-Nzekwe, disclosed this on Thursday in Kano, during the release of […]Continue Reading

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FG Seeks Relief for Border Communities

Web News 24 November 2023 58 0

By Oluwatoyin Adegoke The Federal Government has initiated plans to address the challenges confronting residents of border communities including the scarcity of petroleum products. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Ogun One Area Command, Mr Ahmadu Shuaibu made this known at Idi iroko while briefing journalists on the recent achievements of the command.  Mr Shuaibu, Continue Reading

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NAF Graduates 12 New Combat Pilots

Web News 24 November 2023 50 0

The Chief of the Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has winged 12 new combat pilots from the Basic Flying Course-20 at the 403 Flying Training School, Kano. This was according to a statement on Thursday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, NAF, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet. The CAS […]Continue Reading

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NAF Neutralises Terrorists in Kaduna

Web News 20 November 2023 69 0

Several terrorists were killed during an air operation conducted by the air component of Operation Whirl Punch in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The operation was carried out following an intelligence report that a terrorist kingpin, identified as Boderi and his members, was at the location.  The Director of Public Relations and […]Continue Reading

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DSS, NOA Strengthen Partnership to Combat Crime in Oyo

Web News 17 November 2023 86 0

By Mosope Kehinde In a path towards creating a well-ordered society devoid of criminality, domestic threats, drug abuse and other social abuse militating against the peace and progress of the country, NOA and the State Security Services, DSS, have renewed their partnership for excellent performance. In a release by the Media unit of the National […]Continue Reading

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Police Re-echo Ban on Fireworks

Web News 14 November 2023 75 0

Ogun State Police command has banned indiscriminate use of explosive fireworks in the state.  A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola indicates that the ban on fireworks, deafening sound of fireworks popularly called “banga” can threaten the state of peace of mind and trigger anxiety among residents. The statement Continue Reading

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I’m committed to operational effectiveness – COAS

Web News 13 November 2023 108 0

By Rasheedah Makinde The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has reiterated his efforts to improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Nigerian Army through effective motivation of troops.  The Chief of Army Staff stated this in Ibadan while declaring open this year’s second Regimental Sergeant Majors Convention, RSM, with the theme Continue Reading

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Stakeholders Solicit Support for Paramilitary Organisations

Web News 12 November 2023 152 0

By Mosope Kehinde Government at all levels have been admonished to provide necessary financial and professional support to Voluntary paramilitary organizations, especial War Against Indiscipline, WAI brigade, considering their commitments to national peace and security. This was the submission of stakeholders at the one-day retreat for WAI brigade officers in Oyo state Continue Reading

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Police Pledge to Flush out Criminals in Enugu

Web News 2 November 2023 122 0

Following the rate of kidnappings, armed robbery and other security threats in the state, Enugu State Police Command Thursday vowed to flush out criminal elements in the state. The force made the vow in a statement saying that its officers have begun combing bushes on major highways in Enugu. The command said: “Officers and men […]Continue Reading

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T-129 ATAK Copter: Minister, CAS in Turkey for Speedy Delivery 

Web News 29 October 2023 102 0

The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, are currently in Turkey to facilitate the speedy delivery of the T-129 ATAK helicopters acquired for the Nigeria Air Force, by the Federal Government. The minister held talks with his Turkish counterpart, Lt. Gen. Yasar Guler (Rtd.) on critical […]Continue Reading

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Makinde Boosts Security with Operational Vehicles

Web News 26 October 2023 160 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented an additional 30 security operational vehicles to strategic security agencies in the state to sustain its security architecture. Governor Makinde during the official handing over of the vehicles to the security agencies at the Car Park of the Governor’s Office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan said […]Continue Reading

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Apete, Awotan Leaders Brainstorm on Security Challenges

Web News 26 October 2023 388 0

By Nashirdeen Sherifdeen Worried by reports of ritual killings and other criminal activities in Apete, Awotan and its environs, two monarchs, the Alapete of Apete, Oba Raimi Bolarinwa-Idowu and Alawotan of Awotan Oba Adebayo Omotoso have organized a stakeholders meeting to brainstorm and find lasting solutions to security challenges affecting their domains. At the meeting Continue Reading

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DSS Frees Former EFCC Chairman, Bawa

Web News 26 October 2023 200 0

Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been released after spending over 3months in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). The DSS, through its Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications, Peter Afunaya, announced Bawa’s release late on Wednesday. Bawa’s arrest came immediately after Continue Reading

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NSCDC Establishes Agro Ranger for Crime Bursting

Web News 25 October 2023 226 0

By Olawale Asake Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has established a special unit known as Agro-Ranger in Oyo State to protect farmers and their farms from attacks by cattle rustlers, kidnappers and other criminals. The Commandant of the NSCDC, Oyo State Command, Dr. Michael Adaralewa made this known while addressing stakeholders at Saki […]Continue Reading

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Oyo NSCDC Commandant Tours Oke Ogun

Web News 24 October 2023 140 0

By Olawale Asake The Oyo State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Michael Adaralewa has reiterated the Corps’ readiness to build on the existing relationship with other security agencies in the State to ensure continuous protection of lives and property of all the residents. Dr Adaralewa made this known in Saki, Oke […]Continue Reading

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Customs Loses One Officer in Foiled Boko Haram Attack

Web News 23 October 2023 145 0

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, says its operatives foiled an attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on its office in Geidam, Yobe State. The National Public Relations Officer, NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, said the operation was jointly carried out with a timely reinforcement from the Nigerian Army. Maiwada said an Assistant Superintendent of Customs II, Ahmed […]Continue Reading

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Ogun CP Takes Deterrent Action against Officers for Alleged Extortion

Web News 22 October 2023 282 0

By Omolara Adasofunjo Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Alamutu Abiodun has activated appropriate disciplinary measures against Inspector Ikhanorba Lucky, Inspector Paul Sunday, and Inspector Edwin Ekeogu, who were involved in an incident of professional misconduct to ensure that they are held accountable for their misconduct and serve as a deterrent to others. Continue Reading

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Adeleke Lauds Tinubu on Adeniyi’s Confirmation as CG Customs

Web News 22 October 2023 191 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended President Bola Tinubu for the confirmation of Mr. Adewale Adeniyi as the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service. In a statement by the Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor appreciated President Tinubu for recognizing the capability of Mr. Adeniyi to drive his agenda in the […]Continue Reading

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IGP Approves Conference, Retreat for Senior Officers

Web News 21 October 2023 139 0

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the fourth edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers across the nation. The Nigeria Police Force made this known in an official statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, via X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday. The conference and retreat […]Continue Reading

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Nigeria Army Concludes Captain-to-Major Practical Promotion Examination

Web News 20 October 2023 218 0

By Olusegun Folarin The Nigerian Army has concluded the Captain to Major Practical Promotion Examination for eligible officers with a charge on the officers to regard the promotion as a catalyst to boost their morale on the job.  The Examination President and Commander, Training and Doctrine Command of the Nigerian Army, Major General Kelvin Aligbe […]Continue Reading

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Iwere Ile Killings: OYHA Calls for Investigation   

Web News 19 October 2023 584 0

By Mosope Kehinde  Oyo State House of Assembly has urged the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Hamzat Adebola to unravel the circumstances behind the clash between herders and farmers that claimed lives in Iwere Ile, Iwajowa Local Government. The House made the appeal following a matter of urgent public importance brought to it […]Continue Reading

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Oyo NSCDC Gets New Public Relations Officer

Web News 17 October 2023 188 0

The Oyo State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC, Dr Michael Adaralewa appoints DSC Opebiyi Samuel as the new mouthpiece of Oyo NSCDC command. Deputy Superintendent of Corps Opebiyi Samuel who assumed duty on Monday after the handing over by DSC Oyindamola Okuneye was until recent appointment a personnel at the Commandant […]Continue Reading

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NAF Neutralizes Terrorists in Borno

Web News 15 October 2023 182 0

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says the air components of operations Hadin Kai and Hadarin Daji have eliminated scores of terrorists in the stream of air strikes in their enclaves across the theatres. The NAF disclosed this in a statement released by its Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, on Sunday in […]Continue Reading