2021

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has flagged-off a reinvigorated special security action plan, code named: “Operation Puff Adder II,” to reinforce the ongoing fight against banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes in the country. The new special operation, which will be intelligence-led and community-driven, will be executed in sustained collaboration with…

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje said he dethroned former Emir Muhammad Sanusi ll because the deposed monarch did not understand the responsibilities of a traditional ruler. Kano Focus reports that Mr Ganduje revealed this on ‘Politics Today’, a Channels Television programme aired on Friday. Mr Ganduje said the former emir was unable to evolve from a social…

 The Northern Elders Forum has told President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 States Governors to act swiftly to arrest the deteriorating security situation in the country, adding that the country was being set on fire under their watch. The NEF stated this on Saturday through its Spokesman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, in a tweet. Baba-Ahmed in the…

Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume has said that Senate Joint Committee on Defence, Army, Navy and Air Force may start the screening of the newly nominated Service Chiefs this week. Ndume disclosed this while answering questions from The Nation in Abuja. Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Wednesday, referred the request of President Muhammadu Buhari…