Category: Crime
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Matawalle Visits DICON Following Ordance Explosion

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle CON, has conducted a visit to the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Kaduna facility following an ordnance explosion on the morning of 20 September 2025. Accordingly, the Minister has offered concerns and assured that the situation is under control as the act is…
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Nigeria Is Moving Steadily Towards Self-Reliance In Military Hardware Production – Badaru

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed H.E. Badaru Abubakar CON, mni has concluded a two-day working visit to key military institutions in Kaduna State, including the Nigerian Defence Academy, Nigerian Army Command Engineering Depot (CED), Buffalo Engineering Technical Services Limited (BETSL), and the Nigerian Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). Accompanied by senior military officials, including…
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Commissioner of Police Airwing Visits Key Aviation Partners to Strengthen Police Air Operations in Parts of Nigeria

In a sweeping nationwide tour aimed at revitalizing the Nigeria Police Force Airwing, the recently appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the Airwing, CP Martin Nwogoh, embarked on a series of high-level courtesy visits to strategic stakeholders in the aviation industry and within the Nigeria Police hierarchy. These engagements, held between May 14…
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Enugu’s Security Transformation Under Governor Mbah Earns CRPP’s Accolade, Sparks Call for Federal Backing

The Enugu State Chapter of the Coalition of Registered Political Parties (CRPP) has commended Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for his significant strides in enhancing security and peace-building across the state since assuming office on May 29, 2023. In a joint press release signed by Chief Innocent Ezeoha (State Coordinator), Dr. Afam Ani (Chairman), and Barr.…
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Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Global Peace And Security At UN Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the United Nations (UN) and the global community in promoting peace and security during the second day of the Plenary High-Level Pledging Session of the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025. The Minister highlighted Nigeria’s active participation in international peacekeeping efforts,…
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Over 75 Civil Society Groups Raise Alarm Over ‘Judicial Collision’ in Niger State, Demand Disciplinary Action Against High Court Judge

A powerful coalition of more than 75 civil society organisations, human rights groups, and community-based organisations under the umbrella of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has sounded the alarm over what it calls “a grave affront to judicial integrity” in Niger State. In a detailed statement signed by its National Secretary, Alhaji…
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Nigeria Needs Enhanced Support From United States In Fight Against Insecurity – Matawalle

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, has called for increased support from the United States in intelligence sharing, counterterrorism efforts, and the enhancement of military capabilities to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Minister Matawalle made this appeal during a meeting with Major General Garrick Harmon, the Director for Strategy,…
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Defence Minister Badaru Pledges Stronger Collaboration with UN on Humanitarian Efforts

The Honourable Minister of Defence H. E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting the United Nations Resident Coordinator and humanitarian services operating across the nation. The Minister made the pledge during a meeting with Mr. Mohamed Malick Fall, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, at the Minister’s office in Ship…
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Nigeria’s Ministry Of Defence To Strengthen Military Cooperation With Israel

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s commitment to enhancing military cooperation with the State of Israel during a recent courtesy visit from Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Ship House, Abuja. During their meeting, the two officials discussed strategies for…
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Jos Attack: Defence Minister Visits Affected Community, Reiterates President Tinubu’s Commitment To End Violence

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence H.E. Muhammad Badaru Abubakar CON mni, has visited the community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State to express condolences to the families affected by recent attacks and to assure them of the federal government’s commitment to preventing future occurrences. During his visit, the Minister prayed and condoled with the…
