New Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Lucky Irabor on Sunday led other Service Chiefs on an operational visit to the Headquarters, Command and Control Centre of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital. Their visit to the theatre for the war against Boko Haram comes a few days after they met with… Continue reading CDS, Other Service Chiefs Visit Maiduguri Head Quarters of Operation Lafiya Dole_Ada Nkong
Category: Security
Repentant Bandits Played Role in Release of Kankara Boys- Garba Shehu _Ada Nkong
Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu has explained how repentant bandits played a role in securing the release of over 300 schoolboys abducted from Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina. Shehu who disclosed this on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily said although no ransom was paid, there were negotiations with the… Continue reading Repentant Bandits Played Role in Release of Kankara Boys- Garba Shehu _Ada Nkong
Abducted Kankara Boys Regain Freedom _Ada Nkong
MORE than 300 school children abducted from the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina state, have regained their freedom after spending almost one week in captivity. The news was broken on Twitter by the presidency on Thursday. President Muhammadu Buhari has welcomed release of kidnapped students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, describing… Continue reading Abducted Kankara Boys Regain Freedom _Ada Nkong
Amotekun Rescues Akeredolu’s Chief of Staff’s Wife_ Raphael Bichene
Kidnapped wife of the Chief of Staff to Ondo state governor, Chief Olugbenga Ale, has been rescued by the personnel of the Amotekun corps in the state. Some of the kidnappers were reportedly arrested by the personnel of the security outfit. Mrs Ale was kidnapped at Owena in ldanre on Thursday night while travelling from… Continue reading Amotekun Rescues Akeredolu’s Chief of Staff’s Wife_ Raphael Bichene
Lagos State Police Command Warns Residents Against Proposed Protest_Ada Nkong
Residents of Lagos state have been warned against any form of planned protest, procession, or gathering under any guise in the state. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr Olumuyiwa Adejobi, conveyed the warning Thursday in a statement on behalf of the Lagos state Police command. He said the police would resist any protest… Continue reading Lagos State Police Command Warns Residents Against Proposed Protest_Ada Nkong
Commemoration of UNSCR-1325 2Oth Anniversary: Minister of Women Affairs Appeals to Nigerian Youths
The Minister of Women Affairs Dame Pauline Tallen has appealed to Nigerian youths to give government some time to address the issues raised by the #EndSARS protest. The minister who spoke during the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the UNSCR-1325 in Abuja said she was heartbroken at the loss of lives of vibrant persons… Continue reading Commemoration of UNSCR-1325 2Oth Anniversary: Minister of Women Affairs Appeals to Nigerian Youths
Femi Adesina Sheds Light on Virtual Meeting Between President Buhari and Former Heads of State_Ada Nkong
Presidential aide, Femi Adesina has shed light on the meeting between Nigeria’s former heads of state and President Muhammadu Buhari. Adesina who spoke on Friday, said the #EndSARS protests and other national issues were discussed during the parley. “Lives had been lost in scores, countless public and private properties burnt, there was murder and mayhem… Continue reading Femi Adesina Sheds Light on Virtual Meeting Between President Buhari and Former Heads of State_Ada Nkong
Video: Mattresses For Corpers Carted Away by Looters at NYSC Vamp Kubwa _Ada Nkong
https://youtu.be/IJ-h3iX-ss0 Hoodlums broke into the warehouse at the NYSC camp in Kubwa Abuja in search of palliatives. Though they found no palliatives, mattresses and other items meant for use by Corp members are being looted. Soldiers were reportedly shooting to scare the hoodlums away and helicopters were seen patrolling. Gunshots were also reported in Gwagwalada… Continue reading Video: Mattresses For Corpers Carted Away by Looters at NYSC Vamp Kubwa _Ada Nkong
FCT Minister Orders Arrest,Prosecution of Looters_Ada Nkong
The FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello has ordered the arrest and prosecution of the people who broke into the FCT warehouse in Gwagwalada Area Council and looted the food items in the store. Bello gave the order during an emergency security meeting with leaders of various security agencies in the city, on Monday in Abuja.… Continue reading FCT Minister Orders Arrest,Prosecution of Looters_Ada Nkong
