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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has vowed to take training of officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to higher level of competence to promote professionalism in the service. General Oluyede made the vow while addressing officers and soldiers at the Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria on Monday, 20 January 2025, during his visit to the foremost military institution. Speaking further, the COAS emphasized that improved training is required at such a crucial time in Nigeria’s national security to positively resource and reinvigorate military operations and other security activities with competent personnel who will professionally execute…
The Executive Chairman of Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State, Hon. Edibo, Mark Ameh has paid a condolence visit to the family of Late Salome Eleojo Adaidu. Hon Edibo said the story of Salome Eleojo Adaidu, the lady who was brutally and gruesomely murdered by Timileyin Ajayi in Nasarawa State is pathetic and tragic. Miss Salome hails from Ogodu in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State and before her death she was a serving Corp member deployed to Nicon Insurance, Abuja. Hon Edibo visited the Abuja residence of the deceased to console the family. Speaking in an emotional…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has commended troops of the 402 Special Forces (SF) Brigade for their laudable performance in ensuring the safety of the Kaduna-Abuja road and rail corridor. General Oluyede made the commendation during his operational visit to the 402 SF Brigade Headquarters, Kaduna, in the early hours of Monday, 20 January 2025. A statement by the spokesman of the Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, revealed that the COAS was welcomed with a well-turned-out Quarter Guard in his honour. Thereafter, he received a detailed brief on the operational activities and challenges of the…
Nigerian Billionaire, Aliko Dangote has disclosed the reason behind the recent increments in the pump price of petrol. In a statement made available to SPY News Nigeria, Dangote said the increment is in line with the global prices of crude oil. “We wish to clarify that the recent adjustment in our ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) is directly related to the significant increase in global crude oil prices. As crude remains the primary input in the production of PMS, any fluctuation in its international price inevitably impacts the cost of the finished product. At Dangote Petroleum Refinery, we…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has expressed grief over the death of one of its officers, Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, ASE II Aminu Sahabi Salisu who was killed in cold blood while on a legitimate duty on January 17, 2025 by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua Chukwubueze Ikechukwu. According to a statement circulated by Dele Oyewale the Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC: “Additionally, the Commission views with great concern the irresponsible, callous, inhuman and outrageous narratives being circulated on social media on the whys and wherefore of the fatal accident. It is heinous…
A former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor (Rtd), has called on personnel of the Nigerian Army (NA) to remain steadfast in upholding their constitutional responsibilities and democratic values while synergizing with other security agencies to address the nation’s security challenges. He made this appeal on Saturday, 18 January 2025, during the Army Headquarters Departments and Commands West African Social Activities (WASA) 2024 held at the Army Headquarters Garrison, Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja. General Irabor who was the Special Guest of Honour (SGoH), commended the sacrifices and dedication of personnel, encouraging them to remain vigilant and focused on…
Justices Haleema Saleeman and Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin have convicted and sentenced six persons to jail for internet fraud. The convicts are: Akingbehin Temitope Oluwaseyi, Ajayi Elijah Olaoluwa, Samsom Babatunde Ilesanmi, Quadri Olamilekan Lamidi, Kolawole Kehinde Moses and Olatunji Elija Olabisi. They were prosecuted by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on multiple charges that bordered on retention of proceeds of criminal activities, cheating, impersonation and internet fraud. Oluwaseyi, (a 25-year-old car dealer), Olaoluwa, Ilesanmi and Lamidi were dragged before Justice Saleeman while the…
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday January 16, 2025 arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo state The suspects’ arrest at their hideout was triggered by credible intelligence that indicated the apartment being used as a yahoo academy or training school for internet-related fraud and other fraudulent activities. Items recovered from the suspects include six exotic cars, laptops and phones. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. Similarly, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC,…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his appreciation for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum following their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently under consideration by the National Assembly. Tinubu lauds the governors for their bold leadership and commitment to fostering unity among leaders nationwide, transcending regional, ethnic, and political barriers to advance Nigeria’s development. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the productive consultation between the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and the Presidential Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy is a commendable example of cooperation between the Federal…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Barrister Olanipekun Olukoyede, has described the roles and contributions of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) as strategic to national development. In a Statement by NASRDA’S Director of Media and Corporate Communications, Dr. Felix Ale, the EFCC Boss was speaking in Abuja when playing host to the top management team of NASRDA led by its Director General, Dr. Matthew Adepoju. Barrister Olukoyede who expressed delight for the courtesy visit explained that technology is the way for growth and development across the globe, hence no nation…