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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The military said  not fewer than 73 terrorists were neutralized in operations last week while an unspecified number of terrorists were killed in air raid at Bukar Meram terrorists training Area in Borno State. Director of Defence Media Operations Major General Edward Buba who made this disclosure during the bio-weekly media briefing in Abuja noted that,  in collaboration with its foreign partners, the military conducted a surgical operation targeted at the residence of an ISWAP terrorist commander in Niger State” He said that several arrests and discoveries were made during the operation but added that being an ongoing operation not much can be revealed at this stage. Nevertheless, one thing is certain, the operation is just one of several others to flush out the terrorist. According to him, 182 terrorists were arrested last week, while 14 perpetrators of oil theft fell into the hands of the troops. 68 kidnapped hostages were rescued . In ...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, today  decorated twelve (12) Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs) and nineteen (19) Commissioners of Police (CPs) with their new ranks l In a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in abuja said significant event follows the approval of the NPF recommendation for the promotion of these 31 AIGs and CPs, as well as 5,687 other dedicated senior officers within the Nigeria Police Force. According to the statement, The IGP, charged the promotees to continue to exhibit the core values of service, sacrifice, and selflessness in the discharge of their duties.  He also commended their dedication and hard work, which has earned them these well-deserved promotions. He noted that the newly decorated officers have demonstrated exceptional commitment to maintaining law and order in their respective duty posts and as su...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja The public has been warmed against engaging unknown platforms and applications allegedly affiliated with the Nigeria Police Force. This was contained in a statement, Thursday, by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the warning followed recent proliferation of virtual platforms claiming to be affiliated with the Nigeria Police Force. According to him “it has become pertinent to inform the public that there are only three (3) approved applications/websites for virtual policing services.” He listed the approved platforms to include NPF Rescue Me Application for emergencies which is available on android and ios. Others are “NPF Central Motor Registry website for digitalized motor vehicle data; and the Police-VGS Quick Emergency Reporting and Response System (QERRS), a smart policing initiative aimed at revolutionizing police response to emergencies.” The police also reiterates that any other application or website claiming to...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Engineer Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev has called for more collaboration and Partnership from Kano State government to ensure access to clean and safe water, irrigation farming and achieve food security in the country. Professor Utsev made the call on Tuesday when he led management of the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and Managing Director Hadejia Jama'are River Basin Development Authority Kano on a courtesy call on the Kano State Governor Engineer Abba Yusuf in Government House Kano. This was disclosed in a statement issued by  Personal Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Terhemen Oraduen in Abuja According to him, such partnership would enable the federal government acquire more irrigation lands to boost agriculture  and feed the nation which is the priority  of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration as contained in...

By Aviashima Toom Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Engineer Professor, Joseph Terlumun Utsev has inaugurated water projects executed by the Ministry through Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority. In statement signed by the Personal Assistant to the Honourable Minister. Terhemen Oraduen, in Abuja said that, the water projects inaugurated were Solar Powered Borehole at the University of Ilorin, Solar Powered Borehole at the Palace of Emir of Ilorin and a water project at the Nigeria Police Command in Ilorin as well as a newly procured Apache Five CHC meant for hydrological survey of water bodies by the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority Ilorin, Kwara State. Performing the ceremonies at different locations, Professor Utsev explained that it was the desire of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that every Nigerian have access to clean and safe water and improve personal hygiene. According to Professor ...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation Engineer Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev has called for support from Nigeria Governor's Forum NGF to effectively implement the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in ensuring access to clean and safe water, boost food production and end open defecation in the country. Professor Utsev made the call on Friday when he led the management team of the Ministry on a courtesy call on the Kwara State Governor and Chairman Nigeria Governor's Forum Abdul-Rahman Rasak at Government House Ilorin, Kwara State. In a statement issued by the  Personal Assistant Media and Publicity to the Honourable Minister.Terhemen Oraduen in Abuja.  The minister told the Governor that as leaders of their states, NGF is a critical body whose support is key for effective implementation of the policies and programmes of President Tinubu led administration which is aimed at boosting food production throug...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, says in the last one week, the military troops in thr ongoing operations across the country have neutralised 191 terrorists and arrested 184 with 22 perpetrators of oil theft.  The troops also rescued 91 kidnapped hostages while a total of 104 Boko Haram terrorists and their families surrendered to troops across threaters of operation. Briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja on the ongoing military operations and other security agencies, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba further explained that troops denied oil theft if an estimate sum of three hundred and eighty eight million, four hundred and sixty nine thousand five hundred and fifty naira only. Additionally, he said, troops recovered 209 assorted weapons and 2,894 assorted ammunition among other items. According to him, military mission against terrorists, insurgents and other criminal activities in the country but be seen as a s...