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Plans Underway To Revamp DICON – FG

Edited By Aisha Adesanya   The Federal Government says plans are underway to revamp and expand the Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria, DICON's capabilities in manufacturing military equipment and hardware. According to a statement in Abuja, the Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawale stated this when he visited the facility in Kaduna State. The Minister who emphasized the crucial role played by the technical experts within the industry, highlighted […]

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Nig @63 : NHFSS Congratulates Citizens, Seeks Better Nigeria

Edited by Mathew Ayoola   The Commandant General of Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Service, Ambassador Joshua Osatimehin has congratulated President Bola Tinubu and Nigerians on the occasion of this year's 63rd Independence Anniversary. In a congratulatory message in Abuja, Ambassador Osatimehin said although Nigeria may be passing through some challenges at the moment, the country still has reasons to thank God for its continuous corporate existence. He noted that […]

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Independence Anniversary : FCT NSCDC Deploys 3,000 Personnel, Assures Security

Edited By Nkiru Njemanze   The FCT Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Olusola Odumosu has deployed 3000 personnel to provide security for citizens and all critical infrastructures in the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement by the command's Public Relations Officer, Comfort Okomanyi, Mr. Odumosu assured residents of a hihitch-free3rd Independence Anniversary Celebration. Odumosu states that all strategic departments and units in the Command Headquarters, […]

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DHQ Reaffirms Commitment To Combating Insurgency, Terrorism

  By Aisha Adesanya The Armed Forces of Nigeria have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to combatting terrorism, insurgency, and insecurity in the nation. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, emphasized that the fight against these threats cannot be the sole responsibility of the military and reiterated the need for a comprehensive societal approach. According to him, a "whole-of-society" commitment to counter-terrorism and […]

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Eid-el-Maulud: NSCDC Felicitates With Muslims

Edited By Nkiru Njemanze The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has extended felicitation to all Muslims in the country and beyond on this year's occasion of Eid- el-Maulud celebration. In a statement by the Corp's Public Relations Officer, Afolabi Babawale the CG also called on Muslims and members of the general public to embrace and practice peace as exemplified by […]

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Matawalle Condemns Abduction Of Female Students

Edited by Aisha Adesanya   The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawalle, has condemned the abduction of female students of the Federal University Gusau. In a statement, the Minister while condemning the act, extended his heartfelt sympathy to the parents, the academic community, and the entire citizenry of Zamfara State over the tragic abduction. He said, "I share in your pain and strongly condemn this reprehensible act […]

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Diversion Of Cash By Troops At Zungeru Not True

Edited By Aisha Adesanya   The Nigerian Army says it is committed to upholding integrity, transparency and accountability in the administration of the welfare of troops in all its operations and other endeavours. This is contained in a statement by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu in Abuja. According to the statement the Headquarters of the Nigerian Army is aware of a publication by some online media […]

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Troops Rescue Another 7 Female University Students Abducted In Zamfara

The Nigerian Joint Task Force (JTF) of Operation Hadarin Daji has rescued another seven female students of the Federal University of Gusau (FUGUS). Over 20 female students were abducted when bandits attacked an off-campus hostel in Sabon Gida village, Bungudu LGA of the State in the wee hours of Friday. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert in the Lake Chad region, the seven students were rescued alongside three male […]

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Gunmen Abduct Benue Commissioner For Information

Unknown gunmen have abducted Benue State Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, Matthew Abo barely a month after assuming office. The incident occurred on Sunday night at about 10 pm when the armed men invaded the Commissioner’s residence in Zaki-Biam, headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area of the state. A former Special Adviser on Media and ICT to the immediate past Governor of the state, Mr. Tahav Agerzua who broke […]

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