NDLEA Officers Graduate in US as Marwa Pledges Stronger International Action Against Drug Trafficking

NDLEA Officers Graduate in US as Marwa Pledges Stronger International Action Against Drug Trafficking

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to international cooperation in combating illicit drugs and transnational organised crime. Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa made the remarks on Friday during the graduation ceremony of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) officers at the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Speaking at the event, Marwa called for a strengthened global offensive against organised criminal networks, […]

February 15, 2026 5

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2027: SCDDD Warns Politicians Against Electoral Malpractices

[13/02/2026, 6:47:47 am] Toffa: As momentum builds ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD) has called on the federal government to take appropriate steps to ensure the conduct of a peaceful and credible elections. The call was made by the executive director of the centre, Amb. Sani Bala during a press briefing with newsmen on the state of the nation. In […]

February 15, 2026 3

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Olukoyede Cautions REDAN against Exposures to Financial Crimes

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, has called on the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, REDAN and other stakeholders in the real estate sector to safeguard themselves against financial crimes by respecting effective tax administration, financial integrity and clear beneficial ownership disclosures. He gave the charge in Abuja at the 17th Annual General Meeting, AGM of […]

February 9, 2026 5

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Military Denounces Terrorists’ Killing of Woro Residents, Warns Against Extremist Indoctrination

By Zainab Uzomah The Defence Headquarters has condemned the deadly assault on Woro and surrounding communities in Kwara State, calling the attack “cowardly” and urging citizens to reject extremist ideologies threatening national stability. The military said it was “profoundly shocked” by the killings, which occurred after suspected terrorists returned to the area weeks after villagers rejected their request to conduct a preaching and indoctrination session. According to officials, troops had […]

February 6, 2026 7

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Nigerian Army Chief Reaffirms Intelligence-Led Strategy Against Evolving Security Threats

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has restated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to a technology-enabled, intelligence-driven approach in confronting asymmetric threats nationwide. In a statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the Army Chief said the shift in Nigeria’s security environment mirrors global trends in which traditional warfare has given way to complex conflicts waged by non-state actors, including […]

February 3, 2026 7

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Army Chief Pledges Stronger Alliance With Taraba in Fight Against Terrorism

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed what he called an “unbreakable alliance” between the Nigerian Army and the Taraba State Government in a renewed push against terrorism and wider insecurity. In a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Chief of Army delivered the remarks on Tuesday while receiving the Taraba State Governor, Colonel Agbu […]

January 28, 2026 7

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Nigerian Army and Air Warfare Centre Strengthen Joint Operations Against North-West Terror Groups

By Zainab Uzomah The Nigerian Army’s 8 Division has expanded its collaboration with the Air Warfare and Doctrine Centre (AWDC) as part of renewed efforts to counter terrorism and banditry in the North-West. The partnership was formalised during a courtesy visit by the AWDC Commandant, Air Vice Marshal Ibrahim Jibia, to the General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna. In […]

January 24, 2026 7

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COAS orders troops to step up offensive against criminals in 2 Division area

https://youtu.be/4tfFJ5DU4JM By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has instructed troops under the 2 Division to intensify offensive operations and clear out criminal groups operating across the division’s area of responsibility. In a statement issued on 22 December by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the Army chief delivered the directive during his maiden operational visit to Odugbo Barracks in Ibadan on […]

December 26, 2025 16

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Nigeria Pledges to Defeat Terrorism as Leaders Caution Against Arming Communities.

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria has vowed to confront rising insecurity across the country, as government and religious leaders emphasised the need for collective action over militarisation. Speaking at a national dialogue in Abuja on Thursday, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu insisted that terrorism and banditry will be defeated and criminal groups will not be allowed to destabilise the nation. The event, organised by the National Peace Committee, the Kukah Centre, […]

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