The men were on a mission to dislodge hoodlums who were said to be perpetrating violence in the community. Four operatives of the Oyo State Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps are currently battling for their lives at a hospital in Ibadan after being attacked by hoodlums on Friday. The personnel and some policemen were reportedly … Read more
The DSS had, on January 11, issued a warning against fomenting ethno-religious violence The security agency believes the “elements” are still hatching plans to breach public peace The Department of State Services (DSS) has again warned against alleged plans to cause ethnic and religious violence in the country. A statement issued on Wednesday by its … Read more
Allegation The Nigerian Army made the call on its social media handle, tagged the allegation as false, fake news and malicious. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: New Chief Of Army Staff, Attahiru Ibrahim Officially Resumes Duty Fire Guts Army Installation In Zaria The Nigerian Army has called on members of the public to ignore a report … Read more
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Hours to Adamu’s statutory retirement day, President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to announce a new inspector-general of police. There is uncertainty over what happens at the Louis Edet House, headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), as Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu is due to retire on Monday 1st February 2021. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: … Read more
New CDS, Service Chiefs Visit Maiduguri The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Sunday paid his first operational visit to the Theatre Command in Maiduguri. He was accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Isiaka Amao and the Chief of Naval Staff, Rear … Read more
21 people travelling along the Kaduna-Kachia road were late Friday evening abducted by unknown gunmen in uniform. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Nigerian Lawmaker Shot Dead Gunman During Invasion Of His Home Over 8000 Women In Lagos State Benefit From Special Cash Grant Nigerian Short Film ‘Lizard’ Unveils For 2021 Sundance Film Festival No fewer than … Read more
After weeks of ethic tension in Oyo state one of the leaders of Amotekun, Tajudeen Salaudeen, passes on. Tajudeen died in a road crash while trying to avoid a pothole as he rode on his motorcycle. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: COVID-19: Nigerian Govt To Impose Lockdown In Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna We Are Trying Hard To … Read more
A parent of one of the escaped Chibok girls on Friday said he had spoken with his daughter, who is still in the custody of soldiers after their recue from Boko Haram. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Rebuild Burnt Market, Ogun Traders Protest BREAKING: Buhari Directs Senate To Confirm New Service Chiefs Nigerian Troops Rescue Another … Read more
Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), the immediate past Chief of Army Staff says the former President Olusegun Obasanjo nearly retired him at the rank of Major, 21 years ago. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Commissioner Lauds Gov. Bello For Development Of Roads Infrastructure In Kogi State New Chief Of Army Staff, Attahiru Ibrahim Officially Resumes Duty … Read more
A video making rounds on social media shows soldiers rejoicing over the removal of Tukur Buratai as the Chief of Army. The Armed Forces were delighted that the ex-military heads were substituted after 66 months. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Imo APC Crisis: Okorocha May Soon End Up In Jail – Gov. Uzodinma EFCC Nabs 22 … Read more
The presidency has given reasons behind the replacement of service chiefs. Femi Adesina while debunking reports that Buhari yielded to the call of Nigerian, said the development was aimed at altering the security system of the country. YOU … Read more
Fayose has hailed the President, Muhammadu Buhari for Sacking service chiefs. The former Ekiti state Governor also urged the ICC to probe the sacked service chiefs For Rights Violations, Extrajudicial Killings. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Fayose Seek Probe Of Sacked … Read more
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A clash between ESN and soldiers which allegedly led to the death of one person while sours were wounded in Okporo, Orlu area of Imo State, generated several reactions. Fani Kayode in his reaction urged Buhari to deployed soldiers against herdsmen and not Eastern Security Network operatives. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Where Is Aisha Buhari? … Read more
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NAF Graduation The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated 676 personnel in an effort to improve operations. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, gave the figure at the Regiment Training Centre (RTC), Kaduna, on Saturday. He said that NAF would continue to recruit and train more personnel to boost air operations across … Read more
Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho has been declared wanted by the Nigerian Police. The police order comes barely 48 hours after Seyi Makinde ordered his Arrest. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Presidency Reacts To Oyo Unrest, Sends Message To Makinde Oyo Unrest: House, Cars Razed As Irate Youths Attack Fulani Seriki Supreme Court Declines Abacha’s Family Access … Read more
Governor Okuwarotimi Akeredolu, Massive Recruitment For Amotekun Following the prevailing insecurity in Ondo State occasioned by the activities of kidnappers and bandits, Governor Okuwarotimi Akeredolu on Friday gave a nod to the massive recruitment into the state Security Network otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, Eko hot blog gathered. According to the approval memo, the categories … Read more