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Pray for Plateau Attack Victims, CAN Urges Nigerians  

Web News 2 January 2024 133 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called for prayers for victims of the Plateau State attacks, resulting in the death of over 190 persons and the razing of about 221 houses, rendering over 10,000 displaced from their homes. In his New Year message, the CAN President, Archbishop Continue Reading

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Oyo Govt. Donates N10m to Nigeria Army

Web News 29 December 2023 152 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has donated a sum of 10 million Naira on behalf of the state government to support the appeal fundraising week in celebration of the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration  Governor Makinde also made a personal donation of a million Naira. He donated while hosting relevant stakeholders at the […]Continue Reading

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NSCDC Decorates 801 Newly Promoted Personnel

Web News 28 December 2023 119 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Eight hundred and one newly promoted officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC Oyo State Command have been decorated.   The newly promoted officers were decorated at the command headquarters in Agodi Ibadan by the NSCDC commandant in the state, Dr Michael Adaralewa.   While decorating the newly promoted officers, Dr […]Continue Reading

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Security Beefed up in Osun Ahead of Christmas, New Year Celebrations

Web News 23 December 2023 217 0

By Folake Oye The Commissioner of Police, Osun State Command, Mr Isyaku Mohammed, has directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders and Divisional Police Officers, DPOs, to beef up security before, during and after the Yuletide festivities across the State. Mr Mohammed gave the directive in a statement in Osogbo. He directed his lieutenants to deploy police […]Continue Reading

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Festivities: NSCDC Deploys Personnel across Osun

Web News 22 December 2023 210 0

By Adenitan Akinola Ahead of this year’s Christmas and new year celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command has deployed two thousand ,three hundred and fifty 2,350 personnel across the state. The State Commandant of the Corps, Mr Agboola Sunday said the deployment was to provide watertight security, covert and […]Continue Reading

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S/West Govs Mull Streetlights, Security Cameras on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway 

Web News 22 December 2023 391 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose  Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun says his administration will continue to collaborate with security agencies in the state towards finding solutions to the various security challenges confronting the state and the country as a whole. Governor Abiodun stated during the fourth quarter of the State Directors of Security Conference, South West […]Continue Reading

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Viral Video: NPF Axes Constabularies Soliciting Money from Dutch Tourist

Web News 22 December 2023 226 0

By Rasheedah Makinde The Nigeria Police Force, NPF has dismissed two special constabularies for misconduct in Oyo State.   Dismissing the two special constabularies, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Adebola Hamzat said the duo; Kareem Fatai and Jimoh Lukmon were captured in a viral video in September soliciting money from a Tourist from […]Continue Reading

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Yuletide: Osun NSCDC Deploys 2350 Personnel, Warns Miscreants

Web News 21 December 2023 137 0

By Folake Oye Ahead of this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command has deployed 2,350 personnel across the state to provide watertight security, covert and overt intelligence operations and round-the-clock surveillance to ensure that criminally-minded people do not perform their anti-social acts. Continue Reading

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Policeman Commits Suicide after Accidental Killing of Colleague

Web News 20 December 2023 167 0

An inspector from the Rivers State Police Command sadly took his own life after unintentionally shooting and killing his colleague, Monday Gbaramana. The incident occurred in Nyogor-Lueku, located in the Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State. Both inspectors, Nelson Abuante and Monday Gbaramana, were assigned to the Taabaa Division of the Command. They were […]Continue Reading

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NSCDC Fetes Personnel, Expresses Preparedness for Crime-Free Yuletide

Web News 20 December 2023 251 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC has reiterated its commitment to ensuring crime-free Yuletide celebrations. NSCDC Commandant, Oyo State Command, Dr Michael Adaralewa gave the assurance during the corps end-of-the-year party held at the Command’s headquarters, Agodi Ibadan. Dr Adaralewa said the Command had partnered with various Continue Reading

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Gov. Abiodun Launches Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem

Web News 19 December 2023 137 0

By Abimbola Bamgbose Ogun State Governor,  Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday, launched the emblem for the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Governor Abiodun while receiving the Nigerian Legion, Ogun state Chapter at the executive chamber, state secretariat, Oke Mosan, launched the emblem with the sum of 10 million naira, with a commitment to providing a […]Continue Reading

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Security Agencies Assure People of Safety

Web News 15 December 2023 266 0

By Iyabo Adebisi The joint technical committee on security for Oyo and Ogun states has assured residents and motorists that adequate security strategies have been put in place to ensure safety of lives and properties during the Yuletide season especially border areas and highways of the two states.  The committee gave the assurance during a […]Continue Reading

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Customs Service Calls for Prompt Payment of Taxes

Web News 12 December 2023 261 0

By Olusegun Folarin The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has encouraged Nigerians to continue to discharge their civil responsibilities through prompt payment of taxes to enable government to meet its obligations. The Customs Area Controller, Ogun II Area Command, Mr Olusola Alade made the call in Abeokuta during a chat with Journalists on the activities of […]Continue Reading

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Tinubu in Maiduguri for COAS Annual Conference

Web News 11 December 2023 313 0

By Dauda Iliya President Bola Tinubu has arrived Maiduguri, the Borno State capital for a one-day visit.  The president is in the state for the week-long Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference.  This is the first time President Bola Tinubu is visiting any state in the North-East region since his swearing-in in May this year. […]Continue Reading

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POWA Distributes Palliatives to 80 Widows

Web News 2 December 2023 426 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 widows at the POWA end-of-the-year party held at the Police headquarters, Eleyele Continue Reading

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Oyebanji Lauds Nigerian Army for Safeguarding Democracy

Web News 1 December 2023 379 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 263 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 159 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 140 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 185 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 223 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 207 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 241 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 240 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 205 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