ShareAluta News A former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Martin Luther-Agwai, has called for a collaborative approach to address the pressing issue of insecurity in Nigeria and Africa at large. Agwai made the call while speaking to newsmen at the sideline of the 18th Annual International Conference and GeneralContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The Benue State Government on Wednesday imposed a 24-hour curfew in Ukum Local Government Area (LGA), following serious security breaches in the area. Gov. Hyacinth Alia announced the measure at a news briefing in Makurdi shortly after the State Security Council meeting. Alia, represented by Dep. Gov. SamContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The Police Command in Rivers is currently investigating an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonation that occurred near Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, an official said. SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson of the command, said in a statement in Port Harcourt on Saturday that one male suspectContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Friday says there was a 51 per cent reduction in Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) during the 2024 Eid-el Kabir special patroloperations when compared to the same period in 2023 nationwide. The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Malam Shehu Mohammed said this during aContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, has called on the Federal Government to support the local production of arms and ammunition in the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). Ochai made the call on Friday when he toured the facilities of the DICON Ordnance FactoryContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two former staff of Union Bank in Makurdi over alleged stealing of N4,199,500 belonging to a deceased customer of the bank. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, the suspects,Continue Reading
ShareAluta News The Joint Union Congress (JUC) of the Police Service Commission (PSC), says the corruption allegation against the commission by the Nigeria Police over recruitment of Constables is diversionary. The Chairman of the Union, Mr Augustine Adoyi said this while addressing newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja. The Nigeria PoliceContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa on Wednesday justified the decision of the agency to go after assets of drug barons and traffickers. Marwa said this at a news briefing in Abuja to begin the week-long activities to commemorate the 2024 InternationalContinue Reading
ShareAluta News As the Muslim faithful celebrated the Eid-el Kabir on Sunday, the Chief of Amry Staff, ;t.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, feasted with wounded-in -action soldiers at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that assorted delicacies and drinks were doled out toContinue Reading
ShareAluta News The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered a total of 230,600 pills of 200mg and 225mg of Tramadol, a prohibited substance in Gadar Tamburawa area of Kano, Kano State. NDLEA ‘s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Sunday inContinue Reading