POLICE RESCUE SIX CHILDREN FROM TRAFFICKING RING OPERATING BETWEEN NIGER, FCT
The Niger State Police Command has rescued six children allegedly trafficked by a syndicate operating between Niger State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja....
WORLD TOILET DAY: LAGOS GOVT IS COMMITTED TO DELIVERING SAFE, SUSTAINABLE SANITATION INFRASTRUCTURE – COMMISSIONER
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to deliver accessible, affordable, safe and sustainable sanitation infrastructure for residents by strengthening regulatory frameworks that enhance...
NIGERIAN ARMY ARRESTS FOUR SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVERS WEAPONS IN EDO STATE OPERATION
By Aishat Momoh. O. The Nigerian Army’s 4 Brigade Command in Benin City, Edo State, has arrested four suspected kidnappers during a coordinated operation targeting...
MINISTER OF EDUCATION CONDEMNS ATTACK ON GOVERNMENT GIRLS SCHOOL, MAGA, KEBBI STATE
HOTJIST NEWS The Honourable Minister of Education, Chief Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa FAMedS, CON, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic attack on Government Girls...
TINUBU POSTPONES TRIP TO G20, AU-EU SUMMITS FOR FURTHER SECURITY BRIEFINGS, ORDERS DEPLOYMENT OF MORE MILITARY, POLICE TO KWARA
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola, as he awaits further security briefings on the kidnapped...
NAVY DEPLOYS THREE HELICOPTERS, NINE SHIPS FOR MARITIME INSPECTION
BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR In order to demonstrate its battle readiness in defending the country's economic assets throughout its territorial waters, the Nigerian Navy claimed that three helicopters, nine ships, and multifunctional attack boats were sent out for a special sea inspection. According to the Navy, the yearly drill will also equip its officers and personnel to effectively safeguard the nation's marine interests. At the Nigerian Navy Ship SHERE in Onne, Rivers State, Rear Admiral Chiedozie Okehie, the Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, launched the exercise, code-named "Ex Din Mingi," which means "safe waters" in Ibani. "Ex Din Mingi" stands for the Nigerian Navy's four pillars of professionalism, operational readiness, welfare, and interagency cooperation, according to Okehie. Several multipurpose attack facilities from the Nigerian Army, Air Force, and Navy are also used in the three-day exercise, which started on Tuesday with the subject "Protecting Critical Infrastructure Through Inter-Agency Collaboration." "Nine ships of various classes, helicopters from the Nigerian Air Force and Navy, Epsilon EP55 UAV, and multipurpose assault boats from the NA and NN would be deployed for the Exercise," Okehie said. The opposition to boarding a supposedly hijacked LNG ship is especially noteworthy. This development recognizes the peculiar characteristics of vessels transporting LNG and the specialized knowledge needed to neutralize threats without jeopardizing the integrity and safety of the vessel. “In addition, some officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency will embark to assist...
GOV ABDULRAZAQ CALLS FOR INCREASED SECURITY DEPLOYMENT AFTER KWARA CHURCH ASSAULT
HOTJIST NEWS Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has called for an urgent increase in security deployment to the Ekiti Local Government Area, particularly the Eruku...
BANDITS KILL FIVE, ABDUCT WORSHIPPERS AND TRAVELLERS IN FRESH ATTACKS ON KWARA BORDER COMMUNITY
By Aishat Momoh. O. At least five persons were confirmed dead and several others abducted after suspected bandits launched two separate attacks in Eruku, a...
ARMY CHIEF ORDERS IMMEDIATE SEARCH FOR KEBBI ABDUCTED SCHOOLGIRLS
The Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has directed troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA to step up efforts in the search-and-rescue mission for...
MAN PRETENDING TO BE SOLDIER RESCUED FROM MOB IN OGUN
BY:Adeleke Barakat The Ogun State Police Command has reported that its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit rescued a man impersonating a soldier from being...
