From Our Correspondent Gov. Bala Muhammad of Bauchi State has terminated the appointment of his Chief Security Adviser, Dr Ahmed Chiroma, with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement signed by the governor’s Special Assistant on Media, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, on Wednesday, in Bauchi. The government did not give a reason for sacking Chiroma. […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will begin the enforcement of the digitalised Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), asking vehicle users to register for safety and security compliance. In a statement on Sunday, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the enforcement will start on July 29. TheNewsZenith reports that the Force tasked […]
By Opeyemi Muhammad The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a cache of arms and ammunition valued at N270 million at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in Lagos. The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, made this known in a statement. TheNewsZenith obtained a copy of the statement signed by the Customs spokesman, Abdullahi […]
From Our Correspondent Gov. Seyi Makinde has charged traditional institutions in Oyo State to support his government in promoting peace, security and development. Makinde made the call at the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the first Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oba Sakiru Oyewole Adekola-Oyelere, Ajani-Eedu II. TheNewsZenith reports that Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, […]
From Our Correspondent The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has tasked all safety officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to ensure an enhanced safety culture in all NAF activities and operations. Abubakar gave the charge at the NAF Safety Review Board Meeting in Abuja. He said actions or inactions of […]
From Our Correspondent The Muslim Community has sent a save-our-soul message to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to avert avoidable security breaches in the state by taking proactive action. TheNewsZenith reports that the message is contained in a press statement issued by Alhaji Murisiku Siyanbade, Secretary General of the Community. It made the call following a […]
ADVERTISEMENT From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has commiserated with the victims, government and people of Borno State on the recent suicide bombing in Gwoza LGA. TheNewsZenith reports that the Chairman of the NSGF, Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe in a statement at the weekend, strongly condemned the heinous act. The […]
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government has approved an electronic verification system for military pensioners to ensure sanity in pension administration. The chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), AVM Paul Irumheson, announced the approval at a news briefing in Abuja. TheNewsZenith reports that Irumheson said the exercise will begin on Monday, July 1, adding […]
ammad, Bauchi Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State says the Nigerian Army is well-equipped to defend Nigeria against all forms of insecurity with the modernisation of its operations. TheNewsZenith reports that Mohammed made the remarks at the inauguration of the new Headquarters of the Nigerian Army Armored Corps Complex, in Bauchi on Wednesday. The event […]
From Our Correspondent The Nigerian Navy, NNS Jubilee in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom, has arrested an unnamed vessel and nine persons over an alleged threat to maritime safety in the state. The Commander, Commodore Martins Fakrogha, confirmed the arrest to newsmen at Helms Jetty in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom on Tuesday. Fakrogha […]