By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on behalf of the officers, men, and women of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, warmly felicitated with the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday. Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement. General Musa extolled the Minister as a leader of great vision, humility, and patriotism whose unwavering commitment to national service has significantly contributed to strengthening Nigeria’s defence and security architecture. He further said that Alhaji Badaru’s steadfast support, wise counsel, and exemplary leadership…
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National Chairman of the Action Alliance, Chief Barr Kenneth Udeze The attention of the National leadership of the Action Alliance (AA) has been drawn to a Federal High Court Osogbo Judgement fraudulently obtained by one Adekunle Rufai omoaje and cohorts purportedly affirming them as authentic leaders of Action Alliance (AA). The party National Leadership Could have ignored responding to the media publication of the said Federal High Court Osogbo Judgement but for the sake of clarity for the general public, the media, INEC and the Nigerian Security agencies to be properly guided and to put the record straight,the party state…
***As AIG Zone 5 Benin Urges Delta, Edo People To Cooperate With Police Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City wish to inform the general public, particularly motorists in Delta and Edo state that the commencement of the enforcement of Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit regulations begins on 2nd October, 2025. The exercise in line with existing laws, and directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, will be carried out professionally across the two states under the Zone and will apply to all vehicles with tinted glasses, whether factory or non-factory fitted. In view of the above, motorists yet to…
***World Press Conference Holds On Monday, September 29 By Miriam Humbe The Federal Government has unveiled the official theme for the 2025 Independence Anniversary, tagged: Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation. Segun Imohiosen, the Director, Information & Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (OSGF) disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday. The theme for Nigeria at 65 underscores the need for unity, collaboration and patriotism among the public sector, private sector, civil society, and the citizenry towards building a nation characterised by sustainable peace, prosperity and…
By Miriam Humbe The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, on Tuesday, received members of the Northern Bridge Builders Forum on a courtesy visit at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja. Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The team leader, Senator Joel Danlami Ikenya, commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for their immense contributions to peace, unity, and stability across the country. He noted that the forum stands firmly with the AFN and particularly applauded its efforts in restoring security, which has allowed farmers to return to their fields…
Headquarters 82 Division, Nigerian Army, has observed with concern a recent report alleging that troops of 245 Battalion are harassing and intimidating residents of Ochon Community in Obubra Local Government Area as regards a land dispute with Alesi Community of Ikom Local Government Area both of Cross River State. These reports are false, misleading, and clearly aimed at discrediting the efforts of troops working tirelessly to maintain peace in the area. 82 Division categorically refutes the allegation in its entirety. Troops of 245 Battalion are currently deployed in the general area for internal security operations to protect lives, safeguard critical…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) deeply regrets to inform the public of an ordnance explosion that occurred at Defence Industrial Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Kaduna facility on the morning of 20 September 2025. The incident tragically resulted in one fatality and injuries to other personnel. Preliminary reports indicate that the explosion took place while specialists were concluding the destruction of remaining quantities of expired materials, including Ammonia Nitrates, Primer Caps, Propellants, and other hazardous substances. The injured personnel are currently receiving medical treatment at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna. Accordingly, the Chief of Defence Staff Gen Christopher Gwabin Musa…
By Miriam Humbe The Kano-Jigawa branch of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has hailed the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals for its role in revitalizing struggling companies in Nigeria. According to the Association, the refinery’s intervention through the reduction of diesel prices and the steady availability of petroleum products has provided significant relief to manufacturers grappling with high energy costs. Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing MAN Annual Products Exhibition, taking place at Sani Abacha stadium in Kano, the branch Chairman of MAN Kano and Jigawa, Muhammad Bello Isyaku Umar, said that these measures are already helping “dying companies…
By Miriam Humbe The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, joined other top government officials and prospective international partners at a special side event on the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. Manzo Ezekiel, NEMA’s Head of Press Unit disclosed this in a statement signed on Tuesday. The high-level panel was themed “Global Partnerships, Local Prosperity: Unlocking Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Blueprint for Sustainable Growth.” Mrs. Umar emphasized the central role of partnerships in advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She noted that while Nigeria continues…
By Miriam Humbe In the third quarter of 2025, the Nigeria Police arrested 481 Robbery Suspects, 260 kidnappers, 371 for murder, 161 for Illegal firearms possession, 322 suspected rapists, 375 cultists and 2,413 for sundry serious crimes. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun said this in an address at the strategic Police Officers Conference which held on Tuesday, at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall in Abuja. IGP Egbetokun commended the police operatives for their dedication and commitment to the crime fight and called for seamless coordination to achieve more. Here’s a full text of the IGP’s Speech: SPEECH…
***As IGP Deploys Additional Tactical Assets For speedy Arrest Of Suspects The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six suspects in an ongoing response operation in Benue State. This is following a deadly attack on Police Tactical Teams by suspected armed herdsmen and local militias at Agu Centre, Katsina-Ala/Ukum Local Government Area of the State. The attack, which occurred on Friday, September 19, 2025, resulted in the death of three police officers, while seven others are still missing. The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari, is currently leading the operation geared towards rescuing the missing officers and…
By Miriam Humbe Forging a strategic alliance, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Centre for Well-being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions (C-WINS) have committed to advancing climate action in Nigeria through integrated solutions that connect climate, public health, food and nutrition security, soil health, and community resilience. The partnership’s core activities include the development of early-warning systems tailored for local farmers, enabling more proactive responses to adverse weather conditions. NiMet and C-WINS will jointly launch community workshops on climate-smart agriculture, where farmers will learn adaptation techniques based on real-time climate data. Through these efforts, the partnership aims to increase crop…