APC Chairman Hails FG, Security Agencies Over Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

APC Chairman Hails FG, Security Agencies Over Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has commended the Federal Government and security agencies for the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Information, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda described the successful operation as evidence of the Federal Government's commitment to protecting the lives […]

July 13, 2026 25

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44 Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Rescued After Month-Long Joint Security Operation

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Forty-four pupils and teachers kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued after a month-long intelligence-led operation involving the military, intelligence agencies and other security services. In a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director, 2 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the Nigerian Army said the victims, abducted on 15 May, were rescued on 10 July following a […]

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Ebonyi Hosts Army Chief, Reaffirms Partnership on Security

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Nigerian Army to enhance security and promote development in the state and the South-East. The governor gave the assurance on Tuesday while hosting the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, his wife and senior military officers to a state banquet in Abakaliki. In a release issued by […]

July 9, 2026 21

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NADCEL 2026: COAS Identifies Operations, Troop Welfare as Key to National Security

By Zainab Uzomah | Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has identified operational effectiveness, manpower development, personnel welfare and sound administration as the key pillars driving the Nigerian Army's transformation into a professional and combat-ready force capable of addressing the country's security challenges. According to a statement issued by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the COAS made the remarks during […]

July 6, 2026 19

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DHQ Hosts AU Military Committee, Reaffirms Commitment to Continental Security

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has hosted members of the Military Staff Committee (MSC) of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) for an induction and orientation programme in Abuja, reaffirming Nigeria's commitment to strengthening peace and security across the continent. According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, […]

July 6, 2026 7

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Police Deploy Tactical Teams to Sagamu–Benin Expressway After Security Incident

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Ogun State Police Command has deployed additional tactical operatives to the Sagamu–Benin Expressway following a security incident around the J4 axis of the highway. According to a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the deployment was ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, after the command received a distress call on Thursday. The command said four units […]

June 28, 2026 18

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Nigeria, Netherlands Customs Sign Pact to Boost Trade, Border Security

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Customs Administration of the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed a Joint Declaration aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on trade facilitation, border security, intelligence sharing and the fight against transnational organised crime. The agreement was signed in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, and the Director-General of Netherlands Customs, Mrs. Nanette van Schelven. According to […]

June 28, 2026 18

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COAS Reaffirms Nigerian Army’s Commitment to Strategic Partnerships for National Security

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's commitment to strengthening collaboration with strategic stakeholders, veterans and international partners to address the country's evolving security challenges. Lieutenant General Shaibu stated this on Wednesday while receiving the leadership of the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS) Alumni Association of Nigeria, led by its President, Major General OO Oshinowo (Rtd), during a […]

June 25, 2026 41

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IGP Disu, Service Chiefs Attend UK-Nigeria Security Dialogue in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, alongside other Service Chiefs, on Monday attended the Fourth UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja. The dialogue brought together senior security and defence officials from Nigeria and the United Kingdom to discuss areas of mutual interest and strengthen bilateral security cooperation. Discussions focused on counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, capacity building and […]

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