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NPF ANNOUNCES 2026 NATIONAL POLICE DAY CELEBRATIONS THEMED “COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: BUILDING TRUST”
Abuja, Nigeria — March 24, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has officially announced the commencement of the 2026 National Police Day celebrations, themed “Community Partnership: Building Trust.” The announcement followed a formal press briefing held on March 23, 2026, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Acting on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan…
HMOD FLAGS OFF NIGERIAN ARMY CAREER TRANSITION PROGRAMME AS CAS REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PERSONNEL WELFARE
Suleja, Niger State, Nigeria — March 23, 2026 The Honourable Minister of Defence (HMOD), Christopher Gwabin Musa, has flagged off the Senior Executive Career Transition Programme (SECTP), an initiative of the Nigerian Army aimed at preparing senior officers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria for a smooth transition to civilian life after active service. The…
CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF REAFFIRMS TROOPS WELFARE AS TOP PRIORITY AT OPERATION WHIRL STROKE 2026 EID-EL-FITR CELEBRATION
Awe, Nasarawa State, Nigeria — March 23, 2026 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed that the welfare of troops remains a top priority of his leadership, as soldiers of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) marked the 2026 Eid-el-Fitr celebration in Awe, Nasarawa State. The COAS celebrated a special Sallah luncheon with troops…
FORMER GOVERNOR OF KADUNA STATE NASIR EL-RUFA’I AND JOEL ADOGA IN COURT OVER MONEY LAUNDERING
Kaduna, Nigeria — March 24, 2026 Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, and Joel Adoga have been brought before the Federal High Court in Kaduna over alleged money laundering and related offences. In the charge preferred against them, the duo, as defendants, are facing trial on counts ranging from the conversion and possession of…
N868.4M FRAUD: AGF NWABUOKU JAILED FOR 72 YEARS
Abuja, Nigeria,March 23, 2026 The former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has been convicted and sentenced to 72 years in prison for money laundering involving N868.46 million. The conviction was secured following prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The judgment underscores the ongoing…
STATEMENT BY THE FIRST LADY ON THE ASSAULT OF WOMEN AND GIRLS DURING THE ALUE-DO FESTIVAL IN OZORO, DELTA STATE
Abuja, Nigeria,March 23, 2026 The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed deep concern over the reported assaults on women and girls during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro, Delta State. In a statement shared via official channels, the First Lady condemned the incidents, emphasizing that violence against women and…
Defence Minister Leads High-Level Military Review to Strengthen Joint Operations in North-East
March 11, 2026, Abuja, Nigeria The Sunday Kelvin Aneke, Chief of the Air Staff, on March 11, 2026, joined the Honourable Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, alongside other Service Chiefs for a high-level operational review in Abuja. The strategic meeting was held at the Ship House…
Troops Foil Coordinated Terrorist Attacks, Kill Over 20 Insurgents in Yobe
Goniri, Yobe State, Nigeria – March 11, 2026 Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation Hadin Kai have successfully foiled coordinated attacks by terrorists linked to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on their location in Goniri, Yobe State, killing more than 20 insurgents during a fierce firefight. The troops, deployed in…
Troops Eliminate Many Lakurawa Terrorists, Recover Weapons in Kadam Forest
Kadam Forest, March 10, 2026 Troops of the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Battalion 7, in conjunction with the 8 Division Strike Team operating under the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, have eliminated several terrorists affiliated with the Lakurawa group during a coordinated operation in Kadam Forest. According to a statement…
Ex-Lagos Council Chief Arrested as NDLEA Recovers Illicit Drugs Hidden in Baby Diapers
Abuja, Nigeria — Sunday, March 8, 2026 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a former two-term councillor in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, as part of a series of nationwide operations that led to multiple drug seizures and arrests across the country. The suspect, Sheleru Sadiq Olalekan, 45, a former councilor who…