The public relations office of the Nigerian Police Force, Jimoh Moshood has explained reasons behind the arrest of a project tracking officer at BudgIT Nigeria, Mr Moses Motoni. Mr. Moshood made this known on Wednesday while addressing the issue on Channels Television’s News Track. “Moses Motoni is in police custody as we speak, and his bail condition […]
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As a followup to calls on social media for the scrapping of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) on account of its nefarious activities, the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has ordered immediate re-organisation of the unit. The police boss in a statement by the force spokesman, Jimoh Moshood on Monday in Abuja also ordered the investigation of […]
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The Nigeria Police Force has responded to allegations of torture and crimes levelled against the the special anti-robbery squad (SARS), which was established by the Nigeria police to fight violent crimes. On Saturday, Nigerians took to the social media to condemn the disregard for human lives which they say is evident in operations of SARS […]
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Governor Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State on Monday received Commanders of Armed Forces formations in the State. He used the opportunity to restate his commitment to ensuring the comfort and safety of residents and investors. To achieve this, the State Government has perfected plans to acquire Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform, which is a […]
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The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says it has successfully destroyed an insurgents’ facility for manufacturing of Improvised Explosive Devices, IEDs, in Borno. Olatokunbo Adesanya, director of public relations and information, NAF Headquarters, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, said the feat was in furtherance of operation “Lafia Dole”. Adesanya said the facility was located […]
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Following fresh attacks on some communities in Shinkafi and Maradun local government areas of Zamfara state, President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a military crackdown on bandits operating in rural communities. Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. “To enable the army carry […]
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The Nigerian Navy (NN) in a statement issued in Abuja, on Tuesday, November 21, the Acting Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, Navy Capt. Suleman Dahun, announced the approval of the promotion of 78 senior officers. According to Dauhn, the breakdown shows 18 Commodores were promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral, 40 Captains were promoted […]
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The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, Council has announced the promotion of its spokesperson and 49 senior officers to higher ranks. According to a statement issued on Monday by Bassey Okon, a wing commander of the Directorate of Public Relations & Information, the promotion exercise was conducted to motivate Air Force personnel towards serving the nation […]
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The police in Bayelsa have deployed 16 gunboats and 6,000 armed personnel in the creeks and waterways in the state. Asuquo Amba, the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, disclosed this in Yenagoa on Saturday during a visit by members of the state chapter of the Civil Liberties Organisation led by its Chairman, Nengi James. […]
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The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement between Delta and Anambra through the Niger Bridge, with effect from 12 mid-night on Friday. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Zanna Ibrahim, gave the order in a statement signed by Dsp. Andrew Aniamaka, the Command’s public […]
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