By ANITA KNIGHT NIGERIA’S Ministry of Education has disowned controversial posts on its website promoting Russia’s Alabuga Start Programme, saying hackers uploaded the content without approval. Federal Scholarship Board Director, Ndajiwo Asta, said the scheme—which recruits young women from developing countries—was never part of Nigeria’s bilateral education agreement with Russia. Investigations across Africa revealed Alabuga […]
By TOSI ORE THE bodies of eight policemen earlier declared missing after an ambush in Benue have been recovered, raising the death toll to 11 security operatives. The attack occurred Friday at Agu Centre, near the Katsina-Ala/Ukum border, when gunmen ambushed a joint team of police, the Benue State Civil Protection Guard (BSCPG), and the […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A.A.) RUFUS THE Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the FCT says it resolved 38 disputes between January and August 2025 through its Peace and Conflict Resolution (PCR) unit. FCT Commandant Olusola Odumosu disclosed this during a peace walk in Abuja to mark the International Day of Peace, themed “Act […]
By TOSI ORE THE Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a sweeping security operation, clearing the Kobi forest—a notorious hideout for kidnappers operating around Guzape and Asokoro villages. The move followed a 15 September attack in Kobi and Kpaduma III villages, where kidnappers killed a vigilante commander and abducted two villagers, who were later […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has decorated seven officers and 25 marshals with new ranks at its headquarters in Ibusa, Oshimili North LGA. Sector Commander, Corps Commander Fredrick Ogidan, congratulated the officers, describing the promotions as rewards for hard work and a morale booster. He […]
By SANI BATURE MEMBERS of the Nigerian Defence Academy’s 47th Regular Course gathered in Abuja for their 30th reunion, the first since leaving the academy. The three-day event began Friday with prayers and a social evening, followed by a health walk and sports on Saturday, with activities rounded off by a grand dinner. Participants included […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Police Command has arrested multiple suspects in separate sting operations targeting armed robbery, cultism, and drug trafficking. On 17 September, a patrol team in Ogwashi-Uku intercepted three men — Emmanuel Ibekwe, Victor Chibuzor, and Zakaria Joro — with a loaded English pistol and live ammunition. They were handed over […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A.A.) RUFUS CHIEF of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has charged graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) to embrace professionalism, resilience, and innovation as they prepare to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty. Speaking at the Regimental Dinner for cadets of the 72 Regular Course and others in Kaduna, Oluyede told the […]
THE Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA) has commended security agencies across the state for their sustained efforts in tackling crime and maintaining peace. Chairman of the House Committee on Peace and Security, Hon. Isaac Anwuzia, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit to the 63 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and the Delta State […]
By TOSI ORE NIGERIAN Communications Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) has called on the nation’s security personnel to strengthen their knowledge of satellite and emerging technologies to meet modern defense challenges. Speaking at a training for officers from the army, navy, air force, and Nigeria Intelligence Agency in Abuja, NIGCOMSAT Managing Director, Jane Egerton-Idehen, said warfare now […]