A socio-political group, the Revenue Monitoring Group of Nigeria (RMGN), has said that the reforms being implemented by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) under Comptroller-General Bashir Adeniyi will boost support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid. The group stated this in a statement jointly signed by its President, Dr. Ifeanyi
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has warned that a child cannot consent to sexual intercourse, urging the public to understand and respect the basic principles of consent. On Thursday, the agency posted educational materials on its X account, @Lagosdsva, to teach people about the FRIES framework—which
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled a coordinated multi-directional assault by ISWAP terrorists in Kukawa, Borno, reportedly neutralising more than 25 terrorists. The troops also recovered six AK-47 rifles and other arms and ammunition during the counter-offensive, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by Capt. Mohammed Goni, Acting
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised 16 terrorists and recovered weapons after repelling simultaneous attacks in Adamawa. The terrorists attacked troops of 226 Battalion (Motorised) at Garkida, Gombi Local Government Area, and 232 Battalion at Garaha, Hong Local Government Area. An operational report made available to the News Agency
The Nigerian Army says its troops have successfully foiled attacks by the Lakurawa terrorist group targeting civilians across Sokoto State. Lt.-Col. Aliyu Danja, spokesperson for Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Sokoto. Danja said troops rescued
The Nigerian Army has assured citizens that its personnel will maintain strict neutrality and professionalism, and adherence to constitutional mandates when called upon to support civil authorities during the 2027 elections. The Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala , Brig.-Gen. Friday Onu, gave the assurance on Thursday in Abeokuta at a
Troops of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued Mrs Adonkie, the wife of retired Brig.-Gen. Basil Adonkie, hours after she was abducted from her residence in Abuja. The Brigade disclosed this in a special situation report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. The report
The Nigeria Police Force has assured residents of Osun of adequate security ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Edem Iniedu, gave the assurance while addressing a news conference on Friday in Osogbo. Iniedu said the police had deployed personnel across the state to ensure a
Troops of the Nigerian Army have in the last 24 hours, rescued 34 kidnap victims, apprehended suspected ISWAP informants and recovered arms, ammunition in coordinated operations nationwide. This was contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. The report said that troops
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, on Monday in Abuja unveiled 14 ViniApex Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected, MRAP, vehicles for the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The Minister also inaugurated a new Armed Forces Event centre with a seating capacity of 1,500 at the defence headquarters. Speaking at the event,