9 h. ago Group petitions minister over abduction, forced conversion of Christian teenager

A child rights advocacy group, Operation Save Nigerian Children, has petitioned the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, over the alleged abduction and forced conversion of a 16-year-old Christian, Miss Georgia Miracle, in Adamawa State. In the petition signed by the group’s convener, Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, on Friday, the organisation called for urgent intervention, citing violations Read More

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10 h. ago Navy seizes 400,000 litres of stolen crude in Delta operation

Over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil were recovered by the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Also, more than 30 illegal refinery sites were dismantled and several suspects linked to arms smuggling and oil bunkering were equally arrested by the operatives. According to a statement on Friday Read More

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47 h. ago Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action

Tribune Online Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action But for the God of Sallah who commanded a holiday for the beginning of the week, Nigerians would have woken up to another round of flight disruptions at our airports from Monday. Aviation workers, this time, threatened to close airports nationwide starting March 31 if a customs officer who assaulted the director of aviation security […] Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Soldiers destroy 18 illegal refineries in N’Delta, arrest 39 suspects

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army said it’s operatives have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta Region. Also, the Army said 60,000 litres of stolen products were seized during the crackdown against oil theft and related crimes in the region. It said the special operation, which lasted for six Read More

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5 d. ago Navy Rescues 15 Passengers, Recovers Cargo Boat From Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 15 passengers on board a local commercial boat from suspected kidnappers along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB), Bonny, Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Al-Mustapha who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt, said the incident occurred during […]

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9 d. ago Convert N50m Bank Bond to Insurance guarantees, BOAN urges NPA

Tribune Online Convert N50m Bank Bond to Insurance guarantees, BOAN urges NPA Members of the Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN) has appealed to the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) to help prevail on the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) to convert the N50m Bank Bond placed on barge operators into an Insurance guarantees. Recall that the NPA, in its effort to enthrone professionalism and competency in the barging […] Convert N50m Bank Bond to Insurance guarantees, BOAN urges NPA Tribune Online

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1 week ago Customs CG tasks operation whirlwind officers to crush smuggling in Kebbi

Tribune Online Customs CG tasks operation whirlwind officers to crush smuggling in Kebbi The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has charged officers and men of the Operation Whirlwind unit of the Nigerian Customs Service to redouble their efforts in putting an end to the activities and menace of die-hard smugglers in the Kebbi State Area Command. Customs CG tasks operation whirlwind officers to crush smuggling in Kebbi Tribune Online

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t Creates Special Force To Tackle Terrorism, Cybersecurity

The federal government has assembled 800 soldiers from the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force for training as Special Operations Forces to boost the Nation’s security architecture and enhance Nigeria’s operational effectiveness in combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats bedeviling the Country. Speaking during the opening of the Special Operations Forces training […]

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1 week ago FG unveils special forces to combat terrorism, cyber threats

The Federal Government has unveiled a Special Operations Forces training program, assembling 800 soldiers drawn from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The program aims to enhance the country’s operational effectiveness in combating terrorism, insurgency, transnational crimes, and other asymmetric threats. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, while unveiling the special operations forces training Read More

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1 week ago Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra

Tribune Online Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra Police operatives, alongside personnel, on Sunday rescued a female officer of the Nigerian Navy and two other individuals who were abducted by gunmen on Friday in the Mpape Area of the FCT. Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra Tribune Online

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1 week ago Army destroys 19 illegal refineries, arrests 12 in Niger Delta operation

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has said its operatives have destroyed 18 illegal refineries, arrested 12 suspects and recovered 138,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army said the feat was achieved during an operation it conducted in some communities in collaboration with other security agencies. The Acting Deputy Read More

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1 week ago Zamfara Gov Mourns As Suspected Bandits Kill 10 Security Agents

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has mourned the death of six local security agents popularly known as Askarawa and four local vigilantes, who were killed by bandits in Anka Local Government Area of the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the operatives on Saturday, were returning from a successful joint operation led by the Nigerian Army, […] The post Zamfara Gov Mourns As Suspected Bandits Kill 10 Security Agents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NAF Airstrikes destroy ISWAP hideouts, kill terrorists in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has ramped up its counter-insurgency operations in Borno State, launching a series of precision airstrikes read more NAF Airstrikes destroy ISWAP hideouts, kill terrorists in Borno

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1 week ago PHOTOS: Troops destroy bandits’ camps, arrest gunrunners in Taraba, Plateau raids

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, in collaboration with Sector 2 Operation Safe Haven, have conducted a series of operations targeting bandit hideouts and gunrunning syndicates in Taraba and Plateau states. In a clearance operation on March 22, troops raided Achalle, a border community between Karim Lamido Local Government Read More

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2 w. ago Tinubu appoints board members for Nigerian Independent System Operator

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Adesegun Olugbade as the board chairman, and Abdu Bello as Managing Director of the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator. He also appointed executive and non-executive board members for the operator. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Read More

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2 w. ago Shell divestment proves Nigeria’s ability to manage major oil assets – NAPE

The Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists has stated that Renaissance Africa Energy Holdings’ acquisition of the entire equity holding in the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria is a testament to Nigerian companies’ ability to manage and operate large-scale oil and gas assets. In a statement signed by NAPE president, Mr. Johnbosco Uche and made Read More

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2 w. ago Max Air Resumes Local Flight Operations Friday After NCAA’s Suspension

Less than two months after the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) suspended the operations of Max Air, the airline is set to resume it local flight operations on Friday. LEADERSHIP reports that the airline had suffered tyre burst incident at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, January 29th, 2025. However, in a statement […]

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2 w. ago Navy Intercepts 13,800 Litres Of Petrol, 71 Bags Of Smuggled Rice In Lagos

The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry of the Nigerian Navy has intercepted at least 13,800 litres of petrol and 71 bags of foreign rice in multiple operations against smugglers along the Badagry creeks. The Commanding Officer of FOB Badagry, Navy Captain Oyeleye Omotayo, confirmed the seizures between March 7 and 14 in a statement issued […] The post Navy Intercepts 13,800 Litres Of Petrol, 71 Bags Of Smuggled Rice In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Navy seizes 13,800 litres of petrol, 71 foreign rice bags in Lagos

The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry of the Nigerian Navy has seized no fewer than 13,800 litres of petrol and 71 bags of foreign rice in multiple operations targeting smugglers along the Badagry creeks. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the Commanding Officer of FOB Badagry, Navy Captain Oyeleye Omotayo, who confirmed Read More

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3 w. ago Barge operation critical to cargo evacuation – Shippers Council

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council says barge operation is critical to cargo evacuation at the nation’s seaports. The Director of Inland Transport Services, Mr. Mustapha Zubairu, stated this on Monday in Lagos during a meeting with members of the Barge Operators Association of Nigeria. Zubairu noted that the utilisation of barges is key in the operations Read More

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