…Code. The president of Maison de la Presse, the national umbrella organisation of press defence groups, Dante Bandiangou, said the country needed laws that protected journalists in the course of their profession. “We want a healthy media environment with legislation that protects journalists in the exercise of their pr…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has announced the arrest of a 20-year-old security guard in connection with an alleged burglary, housebreaking, and theft in Akure, the Ondo State capital. SC Daniel Aidamenbor, Public Relations Officer (PRO), NSCDC Ondo State Command, who said t…

…of State Services, Ibrahim Sarki; the state Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Akinsola Aderemi; and the state Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Chigbu Odoemenam. They said the governor’s non-interference and support had contributed to improved security in the state. They s…

…approved the establishment of a drafting committee to develop a five-year strategic defence cooperation plan. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council chaired by Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential…

…Wednesday blocked retired military personnel from converging in front of the Ministry of Defence in Abuja, where the ex-servicemen had gathered to protest the non-implementation of consequential adjustments to their pensions. Credit: Solomon Odeniyi The protesters had attempted to move towards the front of the ministry…

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has warned that no security architecture, regardless of how sophisticated, can guarantee peaceful elections if political actors choose violence over dialogue. He also said no electoral law could succeed where misinformation was allowed…

…arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant,” as well as a previous “ICC investigation into US troops in Afghanistan,” when announcing those sanctions. The measures freeze any US assets held by the sanctioned individuals and effectively cut them off fro…

…Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), was represented by former Chief of Defence Staff, General Martin Luther Agwai (retd). The ceremony came just one day before the statutory commencement of public campaigns and rallies for the 2027 general elections, as contained in INEC’s revised timetable. According…

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has warned security agencies against relying on last-minute deployments for election security. According to him, securing elections cannot be achieved through last-minute security deployments, insisting that lasting election security requires months of intelligenc…

…on Drugs and Crime has called for deeper collaboration with Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshals as concerns mount over the growing links between illegal mining, organised crime and terrorism across Nigeria, West Africa and the Sahel. The call was made during a strategic visit by a UNODC delegation…

…and Section 177(1) of the Gombe State Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2020. The defence urged the court to grant the defendant bail, arguing that he was entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. After hearing the arguments, Magistrate Kilawa granted Dawawu bail. The court subsequently adjour…

…Constable Luke Revill said Desalagne was a 'dangerous offender' who 'targeted a defenceless, vulnerable, elderly man'. 'Thanks to members of the public alerting the police, he was arrested at the scene, charged the following day and remanded by the courts. We are committed to bringing sexual predators like Desalange to…

…agricultural production had become increasingly difficult and unprofitable. The former defence minister said the dilapidation of infrastructure across the country, except in some areas such as Lagos, was another reason for agreeing to pair with Obi. He said the current situation required the kind of democratic change t…

…at the tournament for the first time, struggled to find a way through Cameroon’s defence. The Scorchers had relied heavily on sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga throughout their impressive run to the final, but the pair were kept largely quiet. Ngah Manga had an opportunity to complete her hat-trick early in the second…

…of oppressors,” he said. Ememobong urged Nigerians to remain vigilant, warning that the defence of democracy ultimately depended on the ability of citizens to protect the integrity of their votes. Meanwhile, Jungudo congratulated Adeleke on his victory, acknowledging the confidence reposed in him by the people of Osun.…

…still decide who governs them. I commend the people of Osun State for standing firm in defence of their democratic choice. “I also call on all those who contested the election and emerged on the losing side to join hands with the Governor in the spirit of sportsmanship and work for the peace and development of Osun Sta…

…outcomes for Nigerians in terms of security, in terms of prosperity, in terms of defence and the welfare of the Nigerian people.” On the Nigerian diaspora, the minister emphasised that under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, the government viewed Nigerians abroad not as a burden but as vital contributors to nati…

…choice during the election. “I commend the people of Osun State for standing firm in defence of their democratic choice,” he said. Dickson subsequently called on candidates who contested against Adeleke to accept the outcome in the spirit of sportsmanship and contribute to the development of the state. He urged them to…

…the ballot,” he said. The former governor commended Osun voters for standing firm in defence of their democratic choice. He also called on candidates who lost the election to support Adeleke in the interest of peace and development in the state. “I commend the people of Osun State for standing firm in defence of their…

…insisting that the document existed and was duly executed.In their Statement of Defence, they describe it as the “Sir (Chief) Olabode Oladimeji Akindele Family Constitution” and contend that it was executed by the deceased, several of his children and another family member between October and November 2018. The defenda…

…and strengthening compliance. He also disclosed that RMAFC was engaging the Ministry of Defence on the persistent challenges of crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism and production losses, which he described as major threats to government revenue. The commission is also looking beyond the petroleum sector for additional…

Bashir Ahmad, OON, raised the alarm after the Defence Headquarters official Twitter account was compromised for several hoursA check by Legit.ng confirmed the account's profile picture had been removed and unauthorised content was being postedAhmad called on the Defence Intelligence Agency to act swiftly and restore co…

…with their first shot of the season. Fer Lopez sent a perfect pass behind the Blackburn defence and Zimbabwe midfielder Marshall Munetsi sprinted clear for a composed finish from the edge of the penalty area. But Tony Mowbray is back in charge of Blackburn for the second time and the experience campaigner watched his s…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested three men for alleged impersonation, forgery and possession of fake identification cards and uniforms of the corps in Gombe State. The suspects are: Auwal Umar, 26, of Tukulma in Akko Local Government Area; Hamza Usman, 23, of Herwagana, Gombe; and Yakubu Muhamm…

…August 12, 2026. The suspect, who was paraded by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Public Relations Officer, CSC Saad Buhari, said the minor came to his shop at night to buy drugs and that the incident occurred on three occasions. "She came to buy medicine around 11pm. I told her it was late and that she sho…