The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, announced an increase in the daily Ration Cash Allowance for troops of the Nigerian Army from N1,500 to N3,000, effective from …
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America leads in air accidents, Africa second-highest in 2024 – IATA
The 2024 Annual Safety Report by the International Air Transport Association shows that Africa had the second-highest number of air accidents in the year under review. Africa with 10 accidents, …
Read More »Terrorists emboldened, plotting expansion into Benin Republic, others – Counter-terrorism boss
The Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Laka has raised concerns over the growing confidence of terrorist groups, stating that their recent successes have emboldened them to …
Read More »Makinde approves Oyo school upgrades, airport expansion
The Oyo State Executive Council has approved the immediate construction and rehabilitation of schools across the state. The move which is coming one month after the implementation of the ₦80,000 …
Read More »Police present over N46m to families of slain officers in Kebbi
The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello Sani, presented cheques totalling ₦46,672,992.75 to 23 families of deceased police officers in the state on Wednesday. The financial assistance, provided …
Read More »Stroke not spiritual, can be prevented – Experts
As part of efforts to combat the rising incidents of stroke sickness in Nigeria, the World Stroke Organisation, in collaboration with Stroke Action Nigeria, the Federal Medical Centre, Onitsha, the …
Read More »Insecurity: Expert urges community participation, teamwork among security agents
Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Habu Sani, has stressed the need for community involvement and inter-agency cooperation as key strategies for addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking to journalists in …
Read More »Organised foreign fraudsters establishing cells in Nigeria — Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has raised the alarm that organised foreign fraud syndicates are establishing cells in Nigerian cities. He also …
Read More »Foreign fraudsters recruit young Nigerians, smuggle weapons into country — EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concerns over organised foreign fraud syndicates recruiting young Nigerians and using cryptocurrency to facilitate illegal arms importation. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede …
Read More »Gombe donates 50 operational vehicles to security agencies
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has donated 50 operational vehicles to security agencies in the state to enhance their capacity to combat crime and maintain stability. The donation was announced …
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