Nigerian Navy intercepts 80 bags of smuggled rice – Official
The Nigerian Navy said it has intercepted a boat carrying 80 bags of rice allegedly smuggled into the country from Benin Republic through water ways. A statement by the spokesperson…
Lt. Gen. Buratai Orders Army To Take Over Niger Delta Criminal Hideouts
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, has ordered military formations throughout the Niger Delta region to move to take over criminal hideouts along the creeks and waterways…
Security operatives storm Peace Corps headquarters, arrest commandant, injure two By Agency Rep
At least two personnel of the Nigerian Peace Corps were confirmed injured after security operatives stormed their office late Tuesday. Dickson Akoh, National Commandant of the Corps, and about 40…
Let’s partner for progress – NIMASA DG urges Nigerians
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has urged Nigerians to partner with the Agency to ensure a virile maritime industry as…
Nigerian Army flags-off new Brigade in Bayelsa …… commends Governor Dickson for support ……. commissions new brigade hqtrs in Yenagoa, set to establish new battalion in Nembe
The Nigerian Army has again commended Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State for placing security as one of his administration’s top priority and for his continued support to security agencies,…
Book haram..donors pledge $670m
Some International donors across the world have promised a donation of $670m for relief operations in the North East of Nigeria affected by Boko Haram devastation. This was revealed in…
Nigeria Customs Targets N1.1 trillion Revenue in 2017
The management of the Nigeria Customs Service, NSC, has set a revenue target of N1.1 trillion for 2017. The Comptroller-General of the agency, Hameed Ali, made this known during a…
South African police fire tear gas to disperse anti-immigrant protesters
South African Police fired tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets to disperse hundreds of citizens and non-nationals marching in the capital on Friday, following looting of stores believed to…
South Africa’s Zuma condemns violence against Nigerians, others
President Jacob Zuma has condemned acts of violence by South Africans against foreigners, his office said on Friday. Anti-immigrant violence has flared sporadically in South Africa against a background of…
Army confirm Soldier missing in Lagos
The Nigerian Army says a soldier widely reported to have been kidnapped in Lagos only got missing in action, MIA, during an ambush. The spokesperson of the 81 Division of…