Crime

Army Intercept Vehicle Load of Hard Drug

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke Operatives of the Nigerian Army, 35 Artillery Brigade have intercepted a vehicle conveying a large quantity of substance suspected to be Cannabis Sativa at Mologbede village in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State.  A statement by the Army’s Public relations Continue Reading

Crime

Soldiers Intercept 296 Cannabis Wraps, Shun N12m Bribe

Web News 15 January 2024 349 0

Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended an 18-year-old named Michael Atanda and a 58-year-old, Adigun Olatunji, for trying to smuggle a substance believed to be cannabis into the country. They were arrested after their vehicle was intercepted by the troops along the Balogun border in Ogun State following an intelligence report. A statement on […]Continue Reading

Security

Army Says ‘No Gree’ for Terrorists’, Police Deem ‘No go gree for anybody’ Dangerous

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The Defence Headquarters has urged Nigerians to prevent terrorists from having free rein in the New Year. The DHQ called on the citizens to be security conscious and report criminal activities in their environments to security operatives. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, promised that the military […]Continue Reading

Security

Osun Inaugurates Special Committee for Armed Forces Remembrance Day

Web News 4 January 2024 284 0

By Funmi Ojo Osun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to continue to give all necessary support to the fallen heroes, who fought gallantly to keep Nigeria, one.  Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye stated this position while inaugurating a special committee put in place for the year 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.  […]Continue Reading

Sport

Nigerian Army Holds 28th Tiger Golf Open Tournament in December

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By Rasheedah Makinde The 2 Division Nigerian Army Ibadan is to organize its 28th Tiger Golf Open Tournament next month.  This is contained in a statement signed in Ibadan by the 2 Division Nigerian Army public relations officer, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Ekeocha. According to the statement, the Tiger Opens Golf Tournament is an annual event […]Continue Reading

Security

Your Welfare Remains Paramount, COAS Assures Officers

Web News 12 October 2023 331 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Good leadership, operational effectiveness and sound administration in the Nigerian Army would go a long way in tackling insecurity in the country.  The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja stated this during a familiarization tour to 2 Division Nigerian Army Ibadan.   Lieutenant General Lagbaja gave assurance that under his Continue Reading

Security

Nigerian Army Refreshes Officers’ Operational Capabilities

Web News 18 September 2023 309 0

By Rasheeda Makinde The Nigerian Army says training and retraining of officers will help in capacity building to enhance performance in carrying out its operational responsibilities. The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division Nigerian Army Ibadan, Major General Bamidele Alabi stated this at opening of a 5-day operations planning cadre 2023 at the Adekunle Fajuyi […]Continue Reading

Security

JUST IN: Army Chief to visit Niger State after Ambush on Troops

Web News 15 August 2023 277 0

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, is on his way to the Wushishi Local Government Area of Niger where bandits ambushed and killed troops. Many troops were said to have died during the attack which happened on Monday. Also, there were unconfirmed reports that the crashed Nigerian Air Force aircraft was the handiwork […]Continue Reading

Foreign

Sudan Boils as Army, Paramilitary Force Tussle

Web News 15 April 2023 306 0

*Also Video of the situation in Sudan At least three have died as Sudan’s army and a notorious paramilitary force battle with heavy weapons in the capital Khartoum amid tensions over a proposed transition to civilian rule. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) says it has taken control of at least three airports, the army […]Continue Reading

Security

Elections: We’re ready to ensure a safe and secure atmosphere – Oyo Police Commissioner

Web News 17 March 2023 358 0

By Rasheedah Makinde Ahead of the Governorship and State Assembly Elections, security agencies in Oyo State have assured the citizens of a safe and secure atmosphere before, during and after the exercise. This was contained in a communique released by heads of security agencies and paramilitary organizations at the end of its strategic security meeting […]Continue Reading

Security

Fire Guts Army Headquarters In Abuja

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Fire gutted the Nigerian Army Headquarters complex in Abuja on Tuesday. The Nigerian Army Director of Public Relations, Brigadier General Mohammed Yerimah, confirmed this in a statement. He attributed the cause of the inferno to faulty electrical installations. The statement read, “Electrical fault sparked a minor fire incident at the Army Headquarters Complex, Abuja, Continue Reading

Politics

Oyo Government Warns Opposition Against Politicising Insecurity

Web News 27 January 2021 481 0

The Chief Press Secretary, CPS, to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Mr Taiwo Adisa has warned opposition elements in the state to stop playing politics with the insecurity situation in Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun areas of the state. A statement by the governor’s aide says that most of the comments attributed to opposition elements on […]Continue Reading