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The Nigerian Navy has uncovered three illegal refining sites and six reservoirs containing about 99,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil and illegally refined AGO in Rivers and Delta
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says its Mining Marshals have intensified the crackdown on illegal mining, arresting hundreds of suspects and securing convictions nationwide.
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says the planned drawdown of more than 200 U.S. personnel from Nigeria will not affect the enduring security partnership between both countries. Director of…
The North Peace and Stability Forum (NPSF) has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for rescuing 610 kidnapped victims during operations against terrorists and other criminal elements
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated 324 terrorists and criminals, apprehended 373 others and rescued 610 kidnap victims across the country in August. The Director of…
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) neutralised 114 terrorists, arrested 146 suspects and rescued 60 abducted persons during operations across the North East in August.
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have intensified operations against ISWAP terrorists in Borno and Yobe, arresting 15 suspected collaborators and neutralising several terrorists in the last 24…
The Federal Government is strengthening border security to contain threats from instability in the Sahel and ensure a safer Nigeria, Defence Minister Christopher Musa has said.
By DECAN The Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), have defended the continued closure of Stone Rockers Nigeria Ltd. quarry in Abuja, saying the facility…
By DECAN The Nigerian Navy has disrupted two illegal refining sites and recovered about 34,000 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil in Rivers. The operation was conducted on…
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team, have neutralised 21 terrorists in Adamawa. The terrorists…
By DECAN The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, has called for stronger technology transfer and local production in Nigeria-Türkiye defence cooperation. Abbas made the call…
By Our Reporter The Federal Government has warned that pollution, over-exploitation and climate change pose serious threats to Nigeria’s lakes and the livelihoods they support. The Minister of Environment, Mr…
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Institute of Social Media Analysts (NISMA) has declared the digital space a new frontline in Nigeria’s fight against fake news and hate speech ahead of…
By Our Reporter By Our Reporter The Nigerian Navy has called for stronger efforts to clean up and protect the country’s lakes and other water bodies. The Chief of the…
By DECAN Nigeria and Bangladesh are exploring deeper cooperation in maritime security, professional training, technology exchange, naval shipbuilding and defence-industrial development. The Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Miah Md…
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army troops have rescued 14 kidnapped victims during an operation against terrorists in Magazu Village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara. This is contained in…
By DECAN The Commander of the Mining Marshals, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), ACC Attah John Onoja, has received a Meritorious Award for outstanding service. The award was…
The Nigerian Army has begun efforts to rescue persons abducted by terrorists in Dekara District of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger