President Muhammadu Buhari says the federal government and security agencies have handled the prevailing insecurity in the country in a “strong, determined and robust” manner. The president’s comment comes as Kaduna, Plateau and other parts of the country grapple with a surge in attacks, killings, and destruction of properties. Buhari spoke on Friday at the […]
The Federal Government has approved N4billion for fueling of police operational vehicles across 36 states of the country and the Federal Capital Territory. The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, disclosed this at the National Institute of Police Studies in Abuja on Tuesday. Dingyadi stressed that approving such a large sum of funds for […]
The Police Command in Enugu State has warned trouble makers and enemies of public peace to steer clear of the state or face the full wrath of the law. The command also reiterated its resolve to collaborate with security agencies and peace-loving citizens to adequately provide public security and safety, enforce and maintain law and […]
The Anambra State Police Command has said it would tackle members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) over threats to citizens of the state to stay at home every Monday until its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is released. State police commissioner, CP Chris Awolabi, who spoke to DAILY POST on phone yesterday, said he and […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the posting of Commissioners of Police to take over the leadership in 13 state commands, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Mr Frank Mba, who is the Force Public Relations Officer, announced this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He explained that the posting of the […]
The federal government says offices for the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) will be established across the six geopolitical zones of the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Ewejide Akintunde, director of strategic communications and information, NCCSALW, on Tuesday. President Muhammadu Buhari, in May, approved […]
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has made a legal move to block the transfer of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to Nigeria’s air force and to seek the return of six that were recently delivered. U.S. Constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein filed the case on behalf of IPOB and 10 unidentified individuals based in southeastern […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has approved the posting of Tunji Disu, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, as the new Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team. The appointment of the officer was sequel to the police management’s decision to fill the leadership gap within the unit caused by the suspension of the former […]
The Federal Government says it is not aware of any $875 million ammunition deal with the US. Daily Trust had reported how Foreign Policy highlighted the action of US lawmakers on the proposed sale of 12 AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters and accompanying defence systems to the Nigerian military. Reuters had quoted three sources as saying […]
United States lawmakers are holding down a proposed sale of attack helicopters to Nigeria amid mounting concerns about the Muhammadu Buhari regime’s human rights record as it grapples with multiple security crises. US lawmakers on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee have reportedly delayed clearing a proposed sale of 12 AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters and accompanying […]
