Security and Safety Archives — Page 4 of 11

October 25, 2022 No Responses

US Coast Guard Lauds NIMASA

The United States Coast Guard, USCG, through Captain Brian Lisko of the US Department of State has commended the efforts of the Nigerian Government to suppress criminality in Nigeria’s maritime domain and by extension the Gulf of Guinea. Capt. Brian Lisko who stated this while on...

September 14, 2022 No Responses

Oyo Approves N603.8m To Purchase JAC Pickups

Oyo State Government has approved N603.8 million for the purchase of operational vehicles for security agencies in the state. Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatunbosun, made this known in Ibadan on Tuesday at the end of the....

August 17, 2022 No Responses

NIMASA DG Discusses Water Security Agenda With CDS

The Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh (right) discussing issues of national security with the Chief of Defense Staff, General Lucky Irabor at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. The Dire...

August 17, 2022 No Responses

Kidnappers: Osun Alerts Residents To Be Security Conscious

The Osun Government has alerted residents in the state to be security conscious following reports of attacks by suspected kidnappers disguised as commercial transporters. The State Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mrs Funke Egbem...

August 16, 2022 No Responses

Lagos Mulls Total Ban On Commercial Motorcycles

The Lagos State Government is considering a total ban of commercial motorcycles in all local government areas of the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso made this known at a stakeholders forum organised to...

August 15, 2022 No Responses

Customs Impounds 478 Jerry Cans Of Petrol In Kebbi

The Nigeria Customs Services (NCS), Kebbi Area Command has seized 478 jerry cans containing 11,950 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol that were about to be smuggled out of Nigeria. In a statement on Monday, Nasiru Manga, spokesperson...

July 5, 2022 No Responses

Edo Acting Gov Meets Security Chiefs Over Kidnapped Catholic Priests

Edo Acting Governor, Mr Philip Shaibu, on Monday said the government was strengthening its security architecture and reviewing strategies to guarantee the safety and security of residents across communities in the state. Shaibu said this while addressing...

June 6, 2022 No Responses

FRSC Deploys 1,500 Personnel, 35 Vehicles For APC Presidential Primary

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has ordered the deployment of 1,500 personnel and 35 vehicles for the All Progressive Congress (APC) Presidential Primary Elections. A statement issued by the Corps Public Education...

May 21, 2022 No Responses

FRSC Inaugurates 20 Junior Course 1 Participants

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has inaugurated no fewer than 20 Junior Course 1 participants of the corps’ Command and Staff College, Udi, Enugu State. In an address during the inauguration ceremony on Friday at the college, the Corps...

May 21, 2022 No Responses

Alapomu Of Apomu Commissions FRSC Outpost Command

Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi, the Alapomu of Apomu has commissioned the new Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Outpost Command in Apomu, Osun State. A statement explained that Oba Afolabi was very excited with the groundbreaking achievement in the king...

May 13, 2022 No Responses

Navy Seeks Speedy Trial Of Sea Pirates, Arrested Vessels

The Nigerian Navy has called on the nation’s judiciary to ensure a speedy trial of sea pirates and other suspected criminals involved in illegal bunkering activities on the nation’s maritime environment. Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Awwal...

May 9, 2022 No Responses

FRSC Solicits Media Cooperation For Safer Roads

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Sokoto State Command, has solicited media partnership on enlightenment to ensure safer roads in the state. The newly deployed Sector Commander in the state, Mr Kabiru Yusuf-Nadabo, made the appeal when he visited...

May 7, 2022 No Responses

FRSC Conducts Clearance Operations In Jalingo, Cautions Illegal Park Operators

The Taraba Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Saturday, conducted a clearance operation at the Roadblock area of Jalingo to achieve ease in traffic flow. Sector Commander, Selina Williams, who supervised the operation, told Journalists ...

May 4, 2022 No Responses

Fredrick Ogidan Assumes Duty As Kwara FRSC Sector Commander

Corps Commander (CC) Fredrick Ogidan has assumed duty as the new Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kwara State. Ogidan reported for duty on Saturday, April 30, at the sector command’s office in Ilorin. A...