Major General Waidi Shaibu Takes Over as Nigeria’s 25th Chief of Army Staff
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has confirmed a seamless leadership transition as Major General Waidi Shaibu officially assumed office as the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at a colourful ceremony held at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The event marked the formal handover of command from the outgoing COAS and newly appointed Chief of […]
Tinubu Decorates New Service Chiefs, Tasks Them to ‘Smash New Security Threats’
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially decorated the newly appointed service chiefs with their new ranks at a brief but symbolic ceremony inside the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Those decorated include General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Vice […]
Tinubu Removes Convicted Kidnappers, Drug Peddlers From Pardon List
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has signed instruments of release formally granting pardon and clemency to selected individuals convicted of various offences across the country. The move follows consultations with the Council of State and public opinion, leading to a review of the initial list of recommended beneficiaries. Under the President’s constitutional powers of […]
IGP Reaffirms Merit-Based Promotions, Charges Officers to Uphold Integrity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has reaffirmed that promotions in the Nigeria Police Force are strictly merit-based, transparent, and free from favouritism or tribal bias. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the decoration ceremony of newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General, Assistant Inspectors-General, and Commissioners of Police, the IGP said the event […]
Police Arrest Nine, Uncover Five Gun-Running Syndicates
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested nine suspected gunrunners and recovered a cache of deadly weapons in a series of coordinated operations across several states. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while parading the suspects and recovered arms before journalists. Hundeyin said the arrests were […]
Police: Sowore to Face Court Today Over ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ Protest
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force says activist Omoyele Sowore may be charged to court today following his arrest in connection with the “Free Nnamdi Kanu” protest held earlier in the week in Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, explained that Sowore’s […]
FCT Police Commissioner Redeploys Ushafa DPO Over Unprofessional Conduct
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Miller Dantawaye, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ushafa Division over alleged unprofessional conduct. This follows the circulation of a viral video on X (formerly Twitter) showing the DPO slapping a young man on Wednesday, October 22, […]
DHQ Denies Coup Attempt Rumour, Reaffirms Loyalty to Tinubu’s Government
By Chinedu Echianu The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an attempted military coup. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the DHQ described the publication as “malicious” […]
House Seeks Security Reinforcement in Sokoto After Deadly Bandit Attacks
By Oluwakemi Kindness | Abuja The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces and Police to immediately strengthen security operations in Kebbe and Tambuwal local government areas of Sokoto State, following renewed bandit attacks that have claimed several lives and displaced residents. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by […]
Police Pledge Stronger Cybersecurity for Nigerians
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to ensuring a safer digital environment for all Nigerians amid rising cases of cybercrime across the country. A statement on Sunday by the force public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the IGP who was represented […]