Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to global nuclear disarmament, urging immediate action to begin negotiations on a Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT). The call was made by Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, at the first Ministerial Meeting of the “Friends of an FMCT,” convened by Japan on the sidelinesContinue Reading
82 Division denies troops’ involvement in C’River land dispute The Headquarters 82 Division, Nigerian Army, says troops of 245 Battalion in a disputed land area of Cross River have remained neutral while maintaining peace. This is contained in a statement issued by Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director, Army PublicContinue Reading
Day of Peace: UN Peace Envoy, Obieze, calls for global unity, safety Amb. Chimbo Obieze, the Special Envoy on Sustainable Peace Education to the United Nations International Peace and Governance Council (UNIPGC), has called for concerted efforts to promote unity and safety worldwide. Obieze made the call in Abuja onContinue Reading
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called for dialogue and consultation as pillars of regional peace. He made rhe call while delivering the keynote lecture at the Fourth Plenary Session of the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum and Mati Ali, PA ( Media & Publicity) to the Minister, saidContinue Reading
The Kwara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, has called for stronger collaboration between conventional security agencies and private guard companies to combat insecurity in the state. He made the call on Thursday 11th September, 2025 at a Security Summit organizedContinue Reading
Police detain 5,176 suspects, rescue 113 kidnapped in Enugu in 6-month – CP Giwa The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mamman Giwa, says no fewer than 5,176 suspects have been detained for various offences and 113 kidnapped victims rescued in the state. Giwa said this on Thursday inContinue Reading
Raids: NDLEA seizes 653kg Colos, Loud in Lagos, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered 653kg of Colorado and Loud, a strong strain of cannabis sativa in Lagos and Abuja raids respectively. Mr Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy, NDELA said this in a statement on SundayContinue Reading
Bandits protect Katsina community from external attacksFollowing the peace agreement in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina, bandits terrorising the communities have now resorted to protecting the residents from external attacks. Malam Abubakar Mohammad, a resident of Magama community, who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen on Sunday, expressedContinue Reading
The Kwara State Police Command says it has recorded major breakthroughs in tackling violent crimes, fraud, and kidnapping across the state, with several suspects arrested and key exhibits recovered. The Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, who addressed newsmen in Ilorin, described the arrests as “a product of discreet investigation,Continue Reading
