Orolu Community: Nigerian Army clears air on alleged land confiscation

Authorities of the Nigerian Army have cleared the air on its involvement in a land confiscation allegation in Orolu Community, Osun State. A statement signed by the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, and made available to Newscarte reads: “The Nigerian Army ( NA) has been notified of malicious allegations reportedly peddled in a press statement by one …

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Rejected Nominees: We Can’t Be Intimidated, Lagos Assembly Declares…says there are plans to attack Speaker Obasa, lawmakers

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday revealed that there are plans by some people to attack Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and other lawmakers over the recent screening and rejection of some cabinet nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The House, however, said its action concerning the nominees was in tandem with the constitution, which stipulates its responsibilities and, as …

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NDLEA Discovers Indonesia-bound Illicit Drugs Concealed In Leather Slippers

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has discovered illicit drugs concealed in a brand new male leather slippers. The NDLEA Director Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, revealed this on his Facebook page on Sunday. Sharing videos and photos of the discovery, he wrote, “In our narco trend update today, this video shows the moment #ndlea_nigeria officers discovered illicit drug in …

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82 Division Nigerian Army organises sensitisation lecture to improve Troops professional conduct at military checkpoint, roadblock

The Headquarters 82 Division Nigerian Army has organized a sensitisation lecture for troops deployed at various roadblocks and checkpoints within the Division’s Area of Responsibility (AOR). The military has been involved in manning checkpoints across the country due to insecurity which has threatened the sovereignty of the country. Despite the numerous advantages of military checkpoint, there has been a series …

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“Be proficient in using your weapons,” Gen. Abubakar charges Troops

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), Major General AE Abubakar has charged troops of 3 Division to be proficient in using their weapons on enemies of the state and ensure its safety among comrades. The GOC gave the charge on 25 August 2023 at the end of the Bi-annual Range classification exercise organized …

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Homosexuality: We will take legal actions against Babatunde Adewuyi -Obanla family

Tobi Obanla, a member of the popular Obanla family in Lagos, has vowed that necessary legal actions will be taken against Babatunde Adewuyi, a gay man who is currently at large. Tobi said the suspect, Babatunde Adewuyi when apprehended will be charged for rape, homosexuality, kidnapping, breach of public peace and conducts likely to cause social unrest, a police source …

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COAS motivates Troops after Niger encounter

Following troops’ encounter with insurgents in Zungeru general area of Niger state, in which gallant troops of the Nigerian Army paid the supreme price in defence of our dear country, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Nigerian Army, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja arrived Mina, Niger state capital, late night Tuesday 15 August 2023 and today, immediately moved to Forward Operating …

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Our Actions Are Lawful, Constitutional At Maritime Police Command, AIG Susan Akem-Horsfall Tells Nigerian Shippers’ Council

In what seems a misunderstanding between Nigerian Shippers’ Council and Maritime Police Command over statutory responsibilities, Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Maritime Command has cleared the air on the Command’s duties through a statement signed by ASP Ehinmode, A. Rowland, Acting Police Public Relations Officer, Maritime Police Command, FHQ Annex, Lagos. The clarifications are reproduced below unedited: …

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Breaking: Lagos Assembly Confirms 22 Sanwo-Olu’s Nominees, Rejects 17

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed 22 out of the 39 cabinet nominees sent recently by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for screening. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the day’s sitting, said the confirmation followed rigorous and detailed screening of the nominees by a ad-hoc committee led by the Chief Whip of the …

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Lagos Assembly Urges Sanwo-Olu To Convene Security Meeting Over Recent Killings

The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to convene a security council meeting in the State with a bid to stemming the rising spate of killings of residents by men in uniform. At a plenary presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, on Tuesday, the lawmakers lamented that the killings …

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