Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s military personnel are now expressly prohibited from engaging in homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other activities deemed contrary to the ethics of the armed forces. This directive is outlined in Section 26 of the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service, signed by President Bola Tinubu on 16 December…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced February 1, 2025, as the commencement date for enforcing third-party insurance laws for all vehicle owners. This was disclosed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, during a meeting with the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin,…
Enugu, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has categorically dismissed claims that the Enugu State Government’s official account was hacked, leading to the theft of N1.09 billion. In a statement released on 9 January 2025, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, clarified that the allegations circulating online are entirely unfounded. According to…
The Biden administration is racing to put out an executive order meant to shore up U.S. cybersecurity in its dwindling days in office, according to four people familiar with the matter. The executive order, which has cleared some internal hurdles and is close to being published, incorporates lessons from a series of major breaches during…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has achieved a historic milestone by promoting Army Warrant Officer Hajara Egbunu, the first female soldier from the elite Infantry Corps and the Nigerian Army Women Command to attain this prestigious rank. The promotion ceremony, held on Friday, 3rd January 2025, at the Nigerian Army Women Command Conference Room…
Berlin, Germany – A record 22 people were shot dead by German police in 2024, a dpa analysis found on Tuesday, representing the highest number of casualties in police shootings this century. The figure – collected in a dpa analysis of police reports – was more than double that of previous years, with 10 people…
Uyo, Akwa Ibom – The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, held his maiden strategic security meeting on 7th January 2025, bringing together the command’s Management Team, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical Commanders. During the meeting, CP Azare outlined key directives from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce in a bid to maintain integrity and rid the agency of corruption. The dismissals, which occurred in 2024, were based on allegations of fraudulent activities and misconduct. The EFCC disclosed that the decision followed the recommendation of its…
Berlin, Germany – A German member of parliament from the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD), Helge Lindh, has received a threatening letter from the far right. “We will get you, you can count on that. You are not safe anywhere,” stated the letter, which Lindh posted on X on Friday afternoon. The letter accused Lindh of…
Accra, Ghana – The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has appointed Major General Anita Asmah of Ghana as the Head of Mission and Force Commander for the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF). This landmark appointment makes Major General Asmah the first African woman to assume the role of Force Commander in UN history. Speaking…
