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By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Defence Headquarters says it's troops has recorded significant achievements in her operations against proscribed terrorist groups across Nigeria in February 2025. During the month, security forces neutralized 221 terrorists, arrested 674 suspects, and rescued 320 kidnapped hostages. Several insurgents, along with their families, surrendered, and troops recovered a substantial cache of weapons and equipment. Director of Defence Media Operations DMO, Maj-Gen  Markus Kangye disclosed this in a statement on Thursday said that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remained steadfast in its counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency efforts. Ground, maritime, and air forces conducted coordinated offensives, targeting terrorist hideouts and preventing oil theft in the South-South region. According to him in the North east, Troops of Operations HADIN KAI neutralized 75 terrorists, arrested 71 suspects and rescued 75 kidnapped hostages. Additionally, troop...

From Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Senate committee chairman on Anti-corruption and Financial Crimes, Distinguished Senator Emmanuel Memga Udende, has said his sponsorship of the bill to establish the Federal Medical Center Adikpo in Kwande Local Government of Benue state is to bring medical care closer to the people especially in times of emergency. This was contained in a statement signed by the Special Assistants on Media and Publicity, Office of Senator Emmanuel Udende, Jerry Iorngaem, in Abuja.  Senator Udende stated this at the one day public hearing on the amendment of the Federal Medical Centres Act of 2022 involving about 40 bills. Jerry noted that, the Benue North East Senator at the public hearing of the bill said distance between Adikpo, a Nigerian boarder town and Makurdi the state capital with a Federal Medical Centre covers over 300 kilometer and places patients who need medical care on a danger line. He explained that the people of Kwande w...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All-Progressive Congress (APC) in a show solidarity has unanimously passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring their support for his administration’s efforts to stabilize Nigeria’s economy. Reacting to the gesture from the NEC, Tinubu said the commendation from the party’s highest decision-making organ was a call for more hard work, promising not to fail the party faithful. “I am happy with your vote of confidence, and I accept it. The vote is a challenge to do more work; we will vigorously pursue our sovereignty in food security, investment and development. “I am happy with food prices coming down, especially as Ramadan approaches. The Sun is high, and the sky is bright outside. While the rest of the world unravels, we see growth in Nigeria. We are seeing a gradual return to stability. We are seeing improvements. I thank you, governors, ” President Tinubu said. He also th...

By Mohammed Bello Doka Jude Ndukwe, a man with a long track record of falsehoods, contradictions, and outright hypocrisy, has once again shown his true colors. In his latest rambling attack on Chief Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK), Ndukwe attempted to paint his former benefactor as an enemy of the Igbo people. But this shameless diatribe is not only dishonest but also reeks of ingratitude, selective amnesia, and a desperate attempt to remain politically relevant by playing the ethnic victim card. A History of Lies and Misinformation Jude Ndukwe has never been a stranger to misinformation. His past is littered with baseless claims, deliberate distortions, and outright falsehoods designed to mislead the public and manipulate emotions. In 2017, he falsely accused government officials of secretly funding the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a reckless claim that had no credible evidence but was deliberately designed to stoke ethnic tensions and incite division. This is not an isolate...

  By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Nigeria Police Force says, it has received credible intelligence indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats should the planned Local Government elections proceed in Osun State.  The police also notes that, The reports gathered from joint intelligence gathering reveal that various groups, including political elements and other interest parties, are mobilizing to instigate unrest, disrupt public peace, and undermine the democratic order. "Given this imminent threat to security, the NPF strongly advises the Osun State Government to suspend the planned elections forthwith in the interest of public safety and national stability". NPF said  This was contained in a statement signed on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja. According to the statement, the Force has assessed the current security landscape and determined that proceeding with the elections under thes...

By Odita Sunday  CP Ishola Olanrewaju's tenure as the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State was nothing short of sterling and memorable.  Despite his relatively short stay, he left an indelible mark on the command as a dogged crime fighter and astute cop.  As the 40th Commissioner of Police in Lagos, CP Ishola brought with him a wealth of experience and expertise garnered from his over two decades of service in the Nigeria Police Force.  His impressive testimonials, which includes a degree in Geography and an MSc in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Ibadan, spoke to his intellectual depth and capacity.  During his time in office, CP Ishola demonstrated unwavering commitment to his duty, ensuring that the Lagos State Police Command operated with maximum professionalism and efficiency. He upped the ante in community policing by engaging with various stakeholders, including protest organizers, to ensure a safe and secure environment for...

By Aviashima Toom, Abuja  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the expansion of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) desk offices to all police divisions nationwide. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency, improve service delivery, and ensure easier access to justice for citizens. Force Public Relations Officer FPRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja  According to the statement previously limited to zonal and state commands, GBV desk offices will now be established at the divisional level, ensuring that cases of gender-based violence receive prompt, specialized, and professional attention.  It added that to support the expansion, the IGP mandated the appointment of qualified officers as GBV desk officers. These officers will undergo specialized training to equip them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise to handle GBV cases effectively. "Additionally, divisional GBV desk officer...