ASHENEWS reports that the 23rd Chief of Army Staff (COAS, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja on Friday, assumed office, with a pledge to serve the country with diligence and uphold the cherished values of the Nigerian Army.
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The National Intelligence Agency has denied reports that the Abuja Division of the Appeal Court, reinstated Amb. Mohammed Dauda as the Director-General of the agency.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has established 102 new formations to enhance its presence and visibility in all states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun said the Nigeria Police will establish a Quick Intervention Squad to tackle the menace of crimes and criminality.
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has expressed shock and sadness over the killing of eight farmers in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno by the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP).
The acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed the former Commander Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Commissioner of Police Tunji Disu as his Principal Staff Officer.
Two security experts have expressed concern over the growing trend of dangerous pranks played by skit makers, and called for immediate arrest of the situation.
Jointly, the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (OAGF) have told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Abuja, why the bail application filed by the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, must fail.
The Federal Government has called on the United Nations and development partners to strengthen support towards implementation of regional strategy for stabilisation, recovery and resilience of areas affected by terrorism in Lake Chad.
Security operatives on Thursday neutralized a notorious gang leader, Kabir Bala during a gun duel with his gang members in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi.