…saying a disciplined, low-profile intelligence service remains Nigeria's strongest defence against internal security threats.DSS DG Issues New Directive to OperativesMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the DSS DG told operatives of the agency to stop making arrests in civil matters, saying force has no place i…

…campaign ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Also, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has warned Nigerians against spreading misinformation and propaganda that could worsen insecurity and trigger attacks on innocent citizens. The recap in full: 1. APC slams Amaechi over claim he couldn’t afford mother’s…

…informed the court that the matter was scheduled for Nwogba's arraignment. The defence lawyer did not oppose the application. After the charge was read to him, Nwogba pleaded not guilty to all the six counts and the prosecuting counsel sought a trial date. Ejike did not raise objection to Eleodimuo's application for a…

…cause great anxiety among the local community and must not be allowed to happen,” Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said. Last year, a Japanese court sentenced a US Marine accused of choking and attempting to rape a woman in her 20s to seven years in prison. In 2017, a former US Marine and civilian military base worker…

…the 35th minute through Rodri, who combined with Dani Olmo before driving into the Czech defence and firing into the top corner from close range. The visitors reduced the deficit in the 69th minute when Jiri Slama sent a low effort past Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. Their hopes of completing a comeback were damaged wh…

…groups have cautioned Nigerians against condemning the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and its Commandant-General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, over the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the corps’ custody in Minna, Niger State. The groups, the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence and Media for Equity and G…

…women and their daughters, as well as a man. Mahmoud Bassal, the spokesman for the civil defence agency which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority, said two missiles directly hit the apartment, causing a fire and damaging the building. Two of the five victims were Christians, the hospital director said. Mou…

…faced a major obstacle that was preventing them from moving in to free the victims.The Defence Headquarters said 20 passengers were abducted from two buses on the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway on October 1.

…Monitoring Team led by Major General A.A. Idris under the supervision of the Chief of Defence Staff. He said: “Since inception to now, we’ve been able to secure at least 137 convictions, and that is largely responsible for the drop in the illicit activities in the hydrocarbon sector.” He revealed that the intelligence…

…faced a major obstacle that was preventing them from moving in to free the victimsThe Defence Headquarters said 20 passengers were abducted from two buses on the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway on October 1PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight ye…

…mentioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his cabinet and the Israel Defence Forces, praying that God would give them “victory over their enemies.” Dachomo also prayed for President Bola Tinubu, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang and other African leaders. “Praying for my government, Bola Tinubu. Praying…

…disrupted or impeded, one would attribute that to the bad pitch. There was no bite, no defence, no strategy, nothing. I don’t think they had a match plan.” Was it a technical problem? We asked Okpala Well, I wasn’t there to know if they did not listen to the coach’s instructions, but from what one saw, one could say th…

…sanitary pads sold in Nigeria. The research, conducted by researchers from the Nigerian Defence Academy and published in the Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, analysed 65 samples and detected 20 VOCs. NAFDAC said it is also investigating a complaint involving a specific sanitary pad brand and has collected s…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested a 24-year-old suspect for allegedly vandalising and stealing equipment from a telecommunication mast belonging to one of the service provider companies. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Head of Media and Tactical Operations…

…disputes may not have been resolved to the satisfaction of many. But I think, in their defence, in my view, they apply and interpret the law according to the evidence before them. And generally I wouldn’t think they have done terribly badly. There are very many areas of improvement. Yes, we need to call out the bad egg…

…identified him as the person who took her into the toilet. The court also rejected his defence of alibi, noting that Isaac did not claim to have been somewhere else when the offence occurred. “On the convict’s own admission, he was not at a considerable distance from the scene. He was at its gate,” the judge held. “The…

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 per cent, in a move he said is aimed at “accountability.” Hegseth suggested the cuts targeted officers who failed to support his efforts to keep the military focused on warfighting rather…

…and coordination, with a new National Threat Assessment and a five-year Strategic Defence Plan. “Nothing matters more than the safety of our people. When communities have opportunities and trust in justice, crime and violence decline. In that sense, development and security go hand in hand,” he said. In his remarks at…

…some of the accused officers following a trial-within-a-trial conducted by the court. Defence lawyers had challenged the admissibility of the statements, alleging that some of the accused officers were coerced by officials of the Defence Intelligence Agency into making or reproducing statements they disputed. The defen…

…adding to a tally that's turned him from a fringe figure at Celtic into someone defences in Turkey now actually prepare for. Paul Onuachu ended an eight-match run without a goal in some style, scoring twice as Trabzonspor put five past Gençlerbirliği, though things turned sour fast when he picked up a knock and had to…

Former Monaco striker Victor Ikpeba pointed fingers at Nigeria's defence after the Super Eagles fell 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau in the 2027 AFCON qualifiersIkpeba cleared goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali of blame, arguing the defenders failed to track attackers throughout the matchNigeria sit second in Group L with three points an…

…he had not been to the garage, contradicting his earlier statement. Flynn’s defence argued that prosecutors had not presented concrete evidence proving he committed the murder. His lawyer, Patrick Mulligan, said: “Connecting a couple of meaningless dots doesn’t solve the case.” Mulligan also argued that evidence of Fly…

…During his time in the upper legislative chamber, he sat on several committees covering Defence and Army, Appropriation, Gas, Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and Privatisation.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Born on April 3, 1956, Ocheja studied law at Ahmadu…

…He was a member of the 7th National Assembly and served on several committees, including Defence and Army, Appropriation, Gas, Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and Privatisation.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google Ocheja was born on April 3, 1956, according to biographical records. He studied…

…of 12 AH-1Z Viper helicopters by Nigeria expected to strengthen the country’s defence capabilities. The United States Mission in Nigeria disclosed this in a post on its official X handle on Tuesday, describing the proposed acquisition as part of ongoing efforts by both countries to address current and emerging security…