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By Josephine Gideon, Abuja   The Armed Forces of Nigeria has highlighted monumental achievements in its ongoing fight against Terrorism and insurgency, with a total of 6,886 terrorists and criminal elements killed in 2023. In addition to neutralizing threats, troops arrested 6,970 suspected terrorists, rescued 4,488 kidnapped hostages, and recovered 3,320 assorted weapons and 39,075 assorted ammunition. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, who made the disclosure on Friday in Abuja during the end of year press briefing, also, said significant achievements include the recovery of 100,316,600 litres of crude oil, 60,339,426 litres of AGO, 3,465,450 litres of DPK, and 3,544,990 litres of PMS in the South South Zone, addressing issues of crude oil theft and economic sabotage. Major General Buba highlighted major security threats in 2023, including terrorism, armed banditry, kidnapping, oil theft, secessionist agitations, and farmers-herders clashes.

By Josephine Gideon, Abuja The Armed Forces of Nigeria has disclosed that its troops during an  ambushed raids, fighting patrols and other forms of offensives against the terrorist, neutralized over 40 Terrorists, arrested 191 of them while 72 assorted weapons and 338 assorted ammunition recovered.  Briefing Director of Defence Media Operations Major General Edward Buba who made this disclosure during the bio-weekly media briefing in Abuja noted, Troops also arrested 68 perpetrators of oil theft and rescued 80 kidnapped hostages.  He also said, In the South South troops denied the oil theft of the estimated sum of Four Hundred and Eight Million One Hundred and Forty Seven Thousand Four Hundred and Sixty Naira (N408,147,460.00). "The breakdown of recovered weapons and ammunition are as follows: 20 AK47 rifles, 6 FN rifles, 8 pump action guns, 4 locally fabricated rifle, 19 dane guns, 2 x 36 hand grenades, 165 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 100 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 1

Barr. Ebong From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The police Command in Akwa Ibom State has arrested one Ekeere Sunday Ebong, a 55 years old Lawyer of plot 40 L line Ewet Housing estate over alleged wife battery.  In statement signed Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Odiko MacDon, Akwa Ibom state, In a video that went viral, the Suspect assaulted his wife, dehumanised her, leading to various grievous injuries. According to the statement, Barr Ekere Sunday Ebong, is a known habitual perpetrator of violent acts against his wife over the years. "As an Agency saddled with the protection of lives and property and maintenance of law and order, we cannot allow Barrister Ebong to continue this flagrant abuse of human rights, hence, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olatoye Durosinmi, acting on the advice of the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy ordered the arrest of the Suspect to prevent murder and breakdown of law and order". The statement added The CP has warned per

……Urges CPs to Ensure Stability along Borderlines From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun on Tuesday 8th August 2023, met with Strategic Police Managers of the Nigeria Police Force comprising members of the Force Management Team, Assistant Inspectors General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and Heads of other Tactical and Operational Units of the Force. A statement on Tuesday, 8th August 2023 signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said that the primary objective of this gathering was to meticulously analyze the existing policing strategies, discern areas necessitating enhancement, and effectively address these crucial aspects. The IGP similarly disclosed the salient achievements recorded within the space of one and a half months as a result of the deployment of a series of covert and overt operations targeted at smashing criminal gangs terroriz

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission has disclosed that it will conduct reruns and bye-elections across the country in February 2024 to fill existing vacancies in the state and federal legislatures. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at a meeting with leaders of political parties in Abuja on Monday ahead of the elections. According to him, Re-run elections only involve the parties and candidates that participated in the general election, unless a party wishes to replace a deceased candidate. However, bye-elections are fresh elections. Yakubu noted that at the end of litigations, the courts ordered the commission to conduct rerun elections in 34 federal and state constituencies, made up of one in the Senate, 11 federal constituencies, and 22 state constituencies. He stated that both elections would be held on the same day, adding that political parties must conduct fresh primaries within the limited period provided by

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, is sets to roll out his achievements within the last 10 weeks on the saddle. The IGP who is also meeting with strategic management of the police, they include, Commissioners of Police and above and other tactical commanders.  In a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in Abuja, noted that, the meeting, which is at the instance of the IGP, would address many security issues and review Police's anti crime strategies for efficiency and effectiveness towards peace and order in our dear country.   

By Josephine Gideon, Abuja The Military says its troops during an aggressive air strikes has neutralized several top terrorist commanders and their foot soldiers.  This was contained in a statement signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations DHQ, Major General, Edward Buba in Abuja. He noted that, younger brother of a notorious terrorist (Dogo Gide). Others prominent terrorist leaders were also neutralised including Haro and Dan Muhammadu both of whom are specialist in kidnapping  and assault operations respectively. He also said, through  synchronised strike between air and ground forces aimed at the same target, a renowned terrorist leader responsible for the abduction of the students of Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, Ali Alhaji ALHERI popularly called Kachalla Ali KAWAJE was neutralize in Munya LGA of Niger state along with many of his foot soldiers. Maj Gen. Buba also disclosed that, in the South East on 13 Dec 2023 troops in conjunction with other securi

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Chief Tony Okocha, has accussed Governor, Sim Fubura for fomenting crises in the state. The party also said they cannot allow anarchy, chaos caused by the governor, saying will soon result to retrogression in the state Okocha made the disclosure on Thursday while briefing Journalists in Abuja noted that an assembly can be moved anywhere to continue its proceedings provided the Mace which is the symbol of authority is mounted. He noted that it is not the structure but human beings that makes the assembly, "27 of 32 state house of assembly members had recently defected to the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, from the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the state. ” You cannot place something on nothing and you expect it to stand.  And illegality is illegality. Let me also let you know that what makes an assembly is not the structure, but the

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja A Former Nasarawa West Senatorial candidate on the platform of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), in the last general elections, Dr Mohammed Kabiru Wakili has decamped to the   ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Wakili was led by the chairman and the entire APC Executive Committee from Keffi Local Government to the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja on Wednesday. Receiving the decampee, the APC National Legal Adviser, Professor Abdul Karim Abubakar Kana appreciated the team for bringing Wakili back to the fold.  He thanked the entire exco and other stakeholders for taking their time out to come to the Secretariat for the visit. According to him,  "let me also on behalf of the party congratulate the chairman who led them and the entire executive committee from Keffi Local Government Council APC for the big catch, bringing our brother, our elder, the former senatorial candidate of the NNPP, back to the APC, back to our fol

From Aviashima Toom. Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the posting of two Commissioners of Police to the Lagos and Nasarawa State Police Commands effective immediately pending approval of the Police Service Commission.  In a statement signed on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP, Olamuyiwa Adejobi in abuja, the development is in line with the commitment to fostering community ties and ensuring inclusive policing. The IGP has charged them with the responsibility to actively engage communities in their respective jurisdictions. The newly posted senior Police Officers are CP Fayoade Adegoke Mustapha, mni, to Lagos State Command and CP Umar Shehu Nadada, mni, to Nasarawa State Command.  According to the statement, the strategic move is part of the IGP's ongoing efforts to enhance security and build trust between law enforcement and the public.  It added that, the newly posted senior officers bring a

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has celebrated the Senate President of Nigeria, Godswill Akpabio, on the occasion of his 61st birthday anniversary. In a statement signed  on Saturday, by its National Publicity Secretary,  Barr. Felix Morka, APC lauded Akpabio for his exceptional leadership prowess which has contributed to the actualization of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The party also described him as a nation builder and wished him more fulfilling years in wisdom and good health. The statement read: “Our great Party congratulates the President of the Senate and Chairman of the 10th National Assembly, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on the joyous occasion of his 61st birthday anniversary.  “Renowned for his uncommon accomplishments, we celebrate a true patriot, nation builder and lawmaker of extraordinary abilities.  “As Chairman of the 10th National Assembly, your efforts toward reinventing str

 ......Ugers Them To Seek Legal Redress At Appropriate Channel Rather Than   Latches On Cheap Popularity From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The National Publicity Secretary, NPS, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Barr. Felix Morka has warmed the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Social Democratic Party, SDP candidates in the Kogi Governorship Election against post election violence in kogi and also  channel their energy at the appropriate quarters instead of wasting efforts on frivolous issues. Morka gave the warning on Thursday while briefing newsmen in Abuja, urged the aggrieved politicians to seek legal redress if they are still convinced they won the poll instead of attempting to cause unrest in the state. He said, “We are concerned about the Post-election events and how Kogi has been bedevilled by violence. You can’t set Kogi on fire because you lost an election. Dino Melaye has refused to challenge the result in court. Melaye did not even have the confidence to vote for

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja Coalition of FCT Indigenous Groups and FCT Resident Associations has passed a vote of confidence on the  FCT Minister, Bar. Nyesom Wike. The group also  urged him to continue his good works in the nation’s capital, saying the original inhabitants and the entire people of FCT were solidly behind him. The convener of the group, Adeyeye Olugbenga, made the call during a peaceful rally at the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) Abuja, on Thursday.  The group called on President Bola Tinubu to ignore calls to remove Wike as the FCT Minister. The group said ” Some people have alleged that the FCT under Barr Wike has become the epicentre of controversy. They further questioned his land reforms and claimed that he was involved in land grabbing and dispossessing people of their properties. Nothing can be further from the truth, than this well-rehearsed and repeated falsehood. Keen followers of the dynamic leadership of His Excellency Nyesom Wike,

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Police Officers' Wives Association (POWA) is to organise its annual conference week, slated to take place from the 6th to the 8th of December, 2023.  This significant gathering is poised to unveil a transformative empowerment scheme spearheaded by the POWA President, Mrs. Queen Elizabeth Egbetokun. In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Saturday in Abuja said that, the  conference, spanning three days, is strategically designed to offer members a platform for engagement, collaboration, and empowerment. According to the statement, Mrs. Egbetokun's unveiling of the empowerment scheme is expected to be a pivotal moment, marking a commitment to positive change within the community of police officers' families.  He also said,  the conference will address crucial issues affecting police officers' families, underscoring POWA's dedication to community building and the overall welfare of