Whenever you see them file in, it is always in this order: Chief of Defence Staff first, followed by Chief of Army Staff, then Chief of Naval Staff, and finally, Chief of Air Staff. It is an institution that scrupulously respects hierarchy, and that is how the Service Chiefs turn out. It was not different on Wednesday afternoon when the new leadership of the military visited the State House to have their first meeting with the President/ Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammadu Buhari, himself a retired Major General of the…
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APC Youth Forum calls for patience with new Service Chiefs
The All Progressives Youth Forum (APYF) has urged Nigerians to be patient with the new service chiefs by supporting them to enable them perform their duties of protecting the country’s territorial integrity. Abu Andrew, spokesman of the forum made the call at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, while congratulating the new service chiefs on their appointment. Andrew added that the support of Nigerians was critical to enable the service chief tackle emerging security threats in the country. “Nigerians should offer them full support in the firm belief that…
Read MoreNSCDC deploys 1,926 personnel for Kano LG polls
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), command in Kano State has deployed 1,926 personnel for the Jan.16, local government council poll in the state.Abu Tambuwal, the state NSCDC Commandant said this in a statement by the spokesman of the Corps, ASC Ibrahim Abdullahi, on Thursday in Kano. Tambuwal said the personnel drawn from various departments, divisions and units of the Corps were deployed to provide adequate security as well as to ensure crowd control in 8,084 polling units, wards and collation centres across the state. “We will ensure…
Read MoreSavings: NSCDC Kaduna Command gets new members of Co-operative society.
By; Sani Magaji Muhammed, Kaduna. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps NSCDC Kaduna Command dissolved the executives of its co-operative society and inaugurated new members. Of cause, saving culture is a difficult one, especially in a clime like ours where the take home pay cannot take some home. Hence the introduction of Cooperative Societies by some organisations to aid their staff. After the inauguration of the new members, the Commandant Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kaduna State Command, Nuruddeen Abdullahi who is also the patron of the co-operative society…
Read MoreThe Presidency has failed Nigerians – Council of Imams and Ulama
The Council of Imams and Ulama Kaduna State says it is highly disturbed and regrettable registers its disappointment with the manner the President Muhammad Buhari led Government handles the security of lives and property of Nigerians. In a statement signed by the Secretary of the Council, Yusuf Yakubu Arrigasiyyu, the religious body said the actions and inactions of the Buhari administration has proven to have no any other progressive solutions to solving the current negative plight Nigerians are experiencing, particularly on the security challenges. The Council called for the immediate restructuring of the security architecture of the country without any further delay with the view to protecting the lives and…
Read MoreUmahi promises PDP members peaceful existence in Ebonyi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has assured Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members of their peaceful existence in the state with no one harassing or disrupting their legitimate activities. Political tension has heightened in Ebonyi since Umahi’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) with resentment and bickering pervading the atmosphere. Umahi gave the assurance on Friday in Abakaliki in a broadcast to the people after a security meeting with heads of security agencies in the state. According to the governor, PDP will exist peacefully in the state provided its faithful…
Read MoreGov. Bello presents N151.2bn budget to Niger Assembly
Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger on Thursday presented a budget of N151.2 billion for the 2021 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The budget christened ‘Budget of Reality’ was presented by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ketso, on behalf of the executive arm. The budget was 2.71 per cent lower than the N155. 4 billion for the current year. A breakdown of the budget shows that N72. 5billion (47. 94 per cent) was allocated to recurrent expenditure, while N78. 7 billion (52.06 per cent) was earmarked for capital…
Read MoreSenate assures farmers in northwest of increased security budget
Senate Committee on Nigerian Army, has lauded the military over its commitment in ensuring restoration of farming activities in the northwest, and pledged increased security budget to effectively tackle challenges. The Committee leader, Senator Ali Ndume, made the commendation during an oversight visit to the 8th Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto. Ndume described the current budgetary allocation to the Nigerian Army as grossly inadequate, considering the huge security challenges bedeviling the country. He said the military was always on the warfront executing different operations, aimed at safeguarding the country…
Read MoreNSCDC deploys 7,079 personnel, 60 dogs for Ondo governorship election
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC) says it has deployed no fewer than 7,079 personnel and 60 sniffer dogs to provide adequate security for the Oct. 10 Ondo State governorship election. Mr Hillary Madu, Deputy Commander-General(DCG) in charge of Operations disclosed this known while speaking with newsmen on Friday in Akure. Madu, who explained that the personnel were drawn from seven commands in the country said that four Assistant Commander-Generals (ACG) and seven Commandants were also deployed. He explained that the deployment was part of the plans of the…
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