…a close Russian ally, and Russia's heavily militarised Kaliningrad exclave.Western defence planners have long regarded the corridor as strategically significant because any successful attempt to cut it off could disrupt the main land connection between NATO members Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia and the rest of the alli…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspects for the vandalism of public properties and building structures on government land. The suspects were apprehended on Monday evening by operatives of the Corps in collaboration with Agunaechemba Security Outfit in Onitsha Loc…

…critical approaches to prevent the infiltration and movement of armed elements. The Defence Headquarters said it was monitoring the situation. “We are monitoring the situation,” the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, said. Similarly, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps said it had dou…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a former staff member of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and 12 others over their alleged involvement in the vandalism of electricity cables worth more than N350 million in Abuja. The suspects were also arrested in connection with alleg…

…personnel and other security operatives who responded to the attack and stood firm in defence of the community despite the intensity and duration of the confrontation. “Personnel of the Police Mobile Force, tactical teams and conventional police units deployed to the area reportedly engaged the attackers in a fierce gu…

…military and financial support for Ukraine."When are we going to give them the air defences they need? Why won't we unfreeze Putin's cash and give it to Ukraine? There is more than €140 billion in a Belgian bank account - and about £10 billion in London. Britain could show a lead," he said."The Ukrainians are going to…

…Oluyede, the PDP candidate, has since withdrawn his petition before the tribunal. In his defence of the SDP petition, Oyebanji formulated six issues for determination by the tribunal. The issues are: “Whether the Petition is not incompetent in view of its gross violation of the Electoral Act 2026 and other fundamental…

…British leader also renewed his call for Western countries to strengthen Ukraine’s air-defence capabilities and make greater use of frozen Russian assets to support Kyiv. Johnson said more than €140 billion was held in a Belgian bank account, while about £10 billion was frozen in London. He argued that Britain should t…

…Burst is a joint security outfit consisting of men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC and the Nigerian Army. The security outfit was established by the immediate past governor of the State, late Abiola Ajimobi. However, the security outfit situated along the Igbeti/Igboho road was attacked in the ea…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has disclosed how a suspected member of a human trafficking syndicate allegedly kidnapped 15 minors in Nasarawa State and sold them for N30m. The NSCDC said the suspect allegedly posed as an official of the National Council of Child Rights Advocates and deceived the children…

…with just two points on the board three games into their latest Ligue 1 title defence — that leaves them seven points behind Monaco already. The Qatar-owned club beat Aston Villa last month to win the UEFA Super Cup, but then lost to Lens in the French Champions Trophy before drawing their first two Ligue 1 outings, aw…

…discourage him, to be honest," he said.He directed a specific apology to the Chief of Defence Staff, asking that it be passed on to troops in the field:"Sir, I really want to apologise for that speech, and I don't want to discourage your boys. Please extend my apologies to your boys, to the ones that are in the bush pr…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rescued 15 trafficked minors and recovered rifles. The corps also said it had dismantled an interstate telecommunications infrastructure vandalism network. In a statement, NSDC National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commandant of Corps Babawale Afolabi, sai…

…added: "The UK is playing a central role in Nato and strengthening collective defence across Europe. We are Nato's third largest cash spender on defence and the only European NATO member to commit our nuclear deterrent to the alliance."Recent reports have also suggested that Washington could reconsider aspects of its p…

ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has explained how security forces have been able to rescue abducted victims without killing or arresting the terrorists holding them. Musa said the strategy involved locating the terrorists, cutting off their escape routes and denying them access to essent…

…action: Arsenal steel v Chelsea flair Arsenal have started their Premier League title defence as they finished last season — looking impenetrable. Last week’s 1-0 win at Aston Villa, following their opening 3-0 victory over Coventry, was a sixth clean sheet in seven league matches. Another bonus for manager Mikel Artet…

Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), has urged state governors and lawmakers to stop distributing motorcycles as palliatives, warning that some of the vehicles eventually end up in the hands of terrorists and are used to facilitate their operations. Musa made the call on Thursday during an appearance on C…

…Maxence Lacroix, Marco Palestra and Pep Chavarria, as they sought to strengthen their defence. During a discussion on The Overlap, Neville revealed his surprise that Xabi Alonso’s side did not target Romero. The former Tottenham captain, who has since moved to Atletico Madrid, had attracted interest from Chelsea. “It m…

…giants Celtic on loan from Chelsea. The 18-year-old, who is comfortable playing in both defence and midfield, will spend the season in Scotland as he looks to gain valuable first-team experience. Emenalo was included in Chelsea’s senior squad for their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia and featured for Xabi Alonso’…

…not perform traditional rites in line with the native laws and customs,” Falade said. Defence Faults Verdict, Appeals to Supreme Court Meanwhile, counsel to Oba Olugbesoye, Ezekiel Agunbiade, has faulted the verdict of the court, saying his team was yet to receive the CTC of the judgment. “I don’t want us to talk too m…

…Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. Arsenal kicked off their title defence with an impressive performance, decisively defeating newly promoted Coventry in their first match of the season. Goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard contributed to a convincing 3-0 win against Frank Lampard…

…a date for trial and urged it to remand the defendant in a correctional centre. However, defence counsel, A.M. Aliyu, applied for bail, which was not opposed by the prosecution. Justice Nwabulu subsequently granted Abubakar bail with two sureties. The judge ordered that the sureties must be Level 15 civil servants, wit…

…expected to return to court on Wednesday morning to continue its deliberations.Clancy’s defence does not dispute that she killed her children but argues that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time and was unable to distinguish right from wrong.The prosecution, however, argues that Clancy made a calcula…

…with a €90bn loan and was considering additional funding to help Kyiv purchase PAC-3 air-defence missiles.The alleged Leipzig attack comes amid a series of suspected acts of sabotage across Germany and neighbouring countries.Two electricity substations in Germany were targeted within 24 hours, causing power failures at…

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Kuwait's army confirmed its air defences were also responding to Iranian missile fire in the early hours of Wednesday. Explosions were separately reported in Bahrain, according to Iranian state media, while the IRGC said it had struck US bases in Iraq's autonomous Kur…