…the statement added. The military also urged residents to remain vigilant and support security agencies with credible information that could help prevent criminal activities. “The military urges members of the general public to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious persons, movements, or activities to the…
15-year-old boy d!es after alleged assault by security operatives over MP3 player and power bank in Taraba A 15-year-old boy identified as Busang Ayuka, has reportedly d!ed at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo after allegedly being beaten by security operatives in Baruwa, Gashaka Local Government Area of Taraba State…
…involving government, employers, organised labour and other stakeholders. "Retirement security should not be pursued in a manner that threatens the businesses and jobs upon which the pension system itself depends," he said Also speaking, Director-General of MAN, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, warned that businesses were already gr…
…can enrol in any of the following courses: * AI-Powered Fullstack Engineering * Cybersecurity * Cloud Engineering * Data Analysis * Technical Product Management * Digital Marketing Automation and Sales The programmes are expected to run for nine to 12 months, with learners beginning internship applications from the six…
…“The perpetrators must be held accountable, and urgent action is needed to strengthen security and protect Christians and other vulnerable communities,” the statement said. The US Mission noted that the latest attack underscored the need for stronger measures to prevent recurring violence in the region. It also recalle…
…structural reforms that improve productivity, strengthen infrastructure, enhance security in agricultural and industrial communities, and stabilise the foreign exchange market,” Ajayi-Kadir stated. Meanwhile, Ajayi-Kadir noted that the association remained committed to pursuing policies that would enhance industrial co…
…motorists stranded for days, disrupted the movement of goods and exposed travellers to security risks. According to Ugolor, “While this intervention is welcomed, it must also be stated that palliative repairs cannot solve a structural failure of national infrastructure. “Without comprehensive reconstruction, many of th…
…on Thursday morning. An indigene of the area who wanted to remain anonymous for security reasons said the bandits, who arrived on multiple motorcycles, opened fire indiscriminately on anyone found in the fields. Immediately after they arrived at the farmlands, they opened fire indiscriminately, killing all the farmers…
…Program totalling another hundreds of billions; illegal economic crimes of National security dimension, money laundering, and unwholesome activities through proxies, remain some of the allegations against the Bible-clutching Delta force of corruption. Ugly stories of bold and blatant stealing sprees are his taunting te…
…by strategic investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, digital innovation, security, public sector reforms, agriculture and economic development. The statement cited the reconstruction of major road networks, establishment of Smart Schools across the state, reforms in governance and revenue administration,…
…of Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, recruitment of 28,000 personnel to strengthen National security President Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army's structure from eight to twelve divisions, a landmark move to enhance the country's security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the N…
…information about his movement A Secret Service agent on Vice President JD Vance's security detail is under internal review and has been put on administrative leave after being suspected of leaking information for a news story that included details about Vance's travel, a source familiar with the matter said.A second s…
…as Aboubakar Muhammad Zein-Nur, also known as Houdairi. In view of the prevailing security environment and the exploitation of border corridors by terrorist elements for movement and logistics, troops acted in accordance with established operational procedures by taking him into custody for profiling and further invest…
The Commander of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Mining Marshals, John Onoja, has said that the country’s mineral resources should not be a curse but a blessing. He made the statement on Thursday during a visit to Kogi State. Onoja, while conveying the message of the Minister of Solid Minerals Devel…
…State: NSCDC operative k!lled in clash with illegal miners An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), ASC II Aminu Eshin, has been confirmed k!lled in a clash between the Mining Marshal of the Corps and suspected illegal minors. The incident happened at a mining site in Korokpa Village, Paikoro…
…Adeleke announced the directive on Thursday, July 23, following a meeting of the State Security Council, ordering security agencies to immediately enforce the ban. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the government said the move is aimed at restoring order i…
…fresh support packages worth €70 million for Nigeria, including €45 million for security and peacebuilding and €25 million for agriculture, as both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening strategic partnership. The announcement was made on Thursday during a meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Am…
…organised by the Senate Committee on Information and Communications Technology and Cyber Security, also received broad support for a separate bill seeking to establish an Artificial Intelligence Academy in Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The proposed legislation on social media platforms, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta…
…Nigeria and the United Kingdom have maintained longstanding diplomatic, economic and security ties, with both countries collaborating on issues including trade, governance, education and democratic development. The British High Commission has also continued to support initiatives aimed at strengthening electoral proces…
The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Ankpa Traditional Council in Kogi State have agreed to work together to combat illegal coal mining and promote lawful mining activities in Ankpa Local Government Area. The Commander of the Mining Marshals, ACC John Attah, made this known in a s…
…Nigerians pay through higher electricity costs, expensive cooking gas, poor energy security and slower economic growth. “In practical terms, everyone pays,” Mahmoud said. Communities living beneath the flames For residents of oil-producing communities, methane waste is not merely an environmental statistic but a daily…
…at the meeting, however, commended Governor Bassey Otu’s administration for tackling insecurity and creating an enabling environment for the Igbo community, including appointing some of its members into government. On illegal taxation, the 2nd Vice President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Agu Prince, said multiple levies im…
…we are saying is that Nigerian government should focus on key Nigerian problems like security, poverty, and corruption, and allow activists like Sowore to do their work. “Allow them to continue to exercise their civic rights without any kind of intimidation or manipulation of the judicial process to suppress freedom of…
…in Nigeria by launching a public relations campaign instead of addressing the underlying security and religious freedom issues.Cruz said this on X on Wednesday, July 22, while reacting to recent developments surrounding U.S. congressional action on Nigeria.He wrote: "Nigerian officials have created an environment that…
…Africa’s reliance on imported refined products and strengthening the continent’s energy security,” he said. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, David Bird, said the level of investor interest demonstrated confidence in the company’s operations and leadersh…