The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has redeployed 79 officers between Akwa Ibom, Kwara and other state commands in a move that has triggered complaints from affected personnel over the absence of financial benefits attached to the transfers. The redeployments were approved by the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi,…
Evidence obtained by SaharaReporters has raised fresh concerns over the unauthorised access to the bank accounts and mobile devices of some Nigerians arrested over an alleged coup plot against President Bola Tinubu, with family members accusing personnel of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) of hacking into the detainees’ phones, stealing money from their bank accounts,…
Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa, rtd, says President Bola Tinubu will soon announce salary increment for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces. In a statement by his media aide, Leah Katung-Babatunde, the minister said the move is part of the Federal Government’s sustained commitment to improving troop welfare and rewarding their sacrifices to the…
Allegations of bias and controversy have emerged at the ongoing General Court-Martial trying 36 Nigerian military personnel over an alleged plot to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu’s government. The controversy stems from reports that the President of the court-martial declared that a prima facie case had already been established against the defendants, despite the prosecution…
Allegations of bias and controversy have emerged at the ongoing General Court-Martial trying 36 Nigerian military personnel over an alleged plot to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu’s government. The controversy stems from reports that the President of the court-martial declared that a prima facie case had already been established against the defendants, despite the prosecution…
By Adejoke Adeleye The Ogun State Police Command has deployed over 2,500 personnel across Ijebu Ode and adjoining communities ahead of the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival, assuring residents and visitors of robust security and a peaceful celebration. The Command said the deployment forms part of a proactive operational strategy designed to guarantee public safety, effective…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Niger State Command, has deployed 600 personnel to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration across the state. This is disclosed in a statement by the Sector Commander, A’ishat Sa’adu, issued to newsmen on Monday in Minna. Sa’adu said the special operation would cover major highways across Niger, beginning Monday, May 25….
A SaharaReporters’ review of the public payments portal, Govspend, has revealed that the Nigerian Police Force spent N22.282million on eighty-five cartons of Cream Crackers biscuits for its personnel on certain operations. In the first instance, the police spent N7.073million to purchase 25 cartons of Cream Crackers biscuits. According to details on the portal, the payment…
A group of retired soldiers under the umbrella of Voluntary Discharged Soldiers 1st and 2nd quarters Retirees of the Nigerian Nigeria Army are currently protesting at the Ministry of Finance Headquarters Abuja to demand for the payment of their statutory gratuities and entitlements. SaharaReporters learnt that the angry protesters barricaded the main gate of their…
The Nigerian Air Force Command located in Bauchi State is reportedly making significant efforts to conceal the circumstances surrounding the death of an officer, Wulumba A.S., who tragically passed away in the guardroom after being detained for arriving late to duty due to health issues. According to SaharaReporters, Wulumba, who was part of the 2003…
