Navy Holdings Limited Gets New GMD/CEO
By Zainab Bakare Rear Admiral Hamza Ibrahim has officially assumed office as the 12th Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (GMD/CEO) of Navy Holdings Limited (NHL). The development is according to a statement signed by, Group Public Relations and Information Officer, Navy Holdings Limited, Commander Abdulsalam Sani. The formal handing-over ceremony between the […]
Police Ban Unauthorized Security Groups Ahead of Anambra Governorship Election
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police has announced a total ban on the activities of all unauthorized security groups ahead of the Anambra State Governorship Election scheduled for November 8, 2025. The Force said only federally recognized security agencies are permitted to provide security during the polls, in line with the Electoral Act, 2022. Addressing […]
FG Records Decline in Insecurity, Boost in Anti-Corruption Gains — NOA
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Government says Nigeria recorded measurable progress in national security, anti-corruption efforts, and public trust in October 2025, according to data presented at the National Orientation Agency’s (NOA) monthly Joint Security Press Briefing held in Abuja. The briefing, jointly hosted by the NOA and key members of the security, defence, and […]
COAS Reshuffles Senior Officers, Appoints Key Commanders
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers to strategic command, staff, and instructional positions across formations, units, and training institutions of the Nigerian Army. The appointments, according to a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia […]
New Defence Chief Vows to Strengthen Intelligence-Led Military Operations
By Zainab Bakare The new Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged to enhance intelligence-driven military operations and foster stronger collaboration among the country’s security and defence agencies. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, Oluyede emphasized that Nigeria’s evolving security challenges including terrorism, banditry, cybercrime, and […]
Major General Waidi Shaibu Takes Over as Nigeria’s 25th Chief of Army Staff
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has confirmed a seamless leadership transition as Major General Waidi Shaibu officially assumed office as the 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at a colourful ceremony held at the Army Headquarters, Abuja. The event marked the formal handover of command from the outgoing COAS and newly appointed Chief of […]
Tinubu Decorates New Service Chiefs, Tasks Them to ‘Smash New Security Threats’
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially decorated the newly appointed service chiefs with their new ranks at a brief but symbolic ceremony inside the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Those decorated include General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Vice […]
Tinubu Removes Convicted Kidnappers, Drug Peddlers From Pardon List
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has signed instruments of release formally granting pardon and clemency to selected individuals convicted of various offences across the country. The move follows consultations with the Council of State and public opinion, leading to a review of the initial list of recommended beneficiaries. Under the President’s constitutional powers of […]
IGP Reaffirms Merit-Based Promotions, Charges Officers to Uphold Integrity
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has reaffirmed that promotions in the Nigeria Police Force are strictly merit-based, transparent, and free from favouritism or tribal bias. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja at the decoration ceremony of newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General, Assistant Inspectors-General, and Commissioners of Police, the IGP said the event […]
Police Arrest Nine, Uncover Five Gun-Running Syndicates
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested nine suspected gunrunners and recovered a cache of deadly weapons in a series of coordinated operations across several states. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while parading the suspects and recovered arms before journalists. Hundeyin said the arrests were […]