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Soldiers’ welfare our priority – Army chief

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4 months ago

February 19, 2025

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has pledged to prioritize the welfare and well-of the Nigerian Army.

He vowed to adopt a “soldiers first” approach to enhance their standard of living and morale.

General Oluyede made this commitment while addressing troops of the 26 Brigade in Dutse during his working tour of the formation on Tuesday.

He emphasized that efforts were being intensified to increase the Ration Cash Allowance (RCA) for soldiers, ensuring improved feeding conditions wherever they are deployed.

“We are working to increase the RCA to enhance your feeding and overall welfare. The Army is committed to ensuring that every soldier is well taken care of, no matter where they serve,” the Army Chief stated.

advantage of the Affordable Housing Ownership Options for All Soldiers (AHOOAS) and other financial empowerment initiatives aimed at providing relief to soldiers and their families.

According to him, over 400 soldiers have already benefitted from the housing scheme, including those wounded in action during military operations.

General Oluyede charged the troops to train rigorously to maintain physical and professional fitness while remaining law-abiding and disciplined.

The COAS commended the troops for securing their area of responsibility and later inspected the newly completed Brigade Headquarters, ongoing projects, and commissioned the Brigade’s new Obstacle Course.

Earlier, the Commander of 26 Brigade, Brigadier General Joseph Mackintosh, briefed the COAS on the security situation within the Brigade’s area of responsibility, highlighting key challenges faced by the troops.

He assured that soldiers under his command would remain committed to ensuring safety and security in the region.

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BREAKING: Police take over PDP Secretariat in Abuja

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3 days ago

June 30, 2025

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As tension continues to mount over the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting, which is expected to hold on Monday, armed policemen have taken over its secretariat.

According to an official of the party who spoke to newsmen, the police were deployed to stop the proposed NEC Expanded Caucus Meeting.

Though some staff members of the party were initially allowed to go into the premises of the secretariat without any resistance from the police, they were later sent out.

At the time of filing this report, journalists were also asked to leave the premises of the secretariat, while some policemen were seen cordoning off Dalaba Street, which is the road leading to Wadata Plaza.

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Police arrest suspected cultist during meeting, recover firearm in Ogun

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4 days ago

June 29, 2025

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Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, Ismail Afolabi, at Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

The suspect was arrested following credible intelligence received by the police that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a secret meeting with the intention to carry out criminal activities.

The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirming the arrest to DAILY POST on Sunday, said the suspect was apprehended while attempting to flee.

Odutola stated that he was found in possession of a cross bag containing a loaded cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun and live ammunition.

She said, “On Friday, June 27, 2025, at about 05:30 pm , the Ogun State Police Command received credible intelligence that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a clandestine meeting with suspected criminal intent at the Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

“Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit swiftly mobilized to the scene. On arrival, one suspect, Ismail Afolabi ‘m’, was found in possession of a cross-body bag containing a cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun loaded with live ammunition.”

The spokesperson noted that preliminary investigations have commenced, and efforts are ongoing to track down other accomplices.

The Command restated its commitment to eradicating cult-related violence and maintaining peace and order in the state.

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Suspected gunmen kidnap man in Benue

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4 days ago

June 29, 2025

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Gunmen have kidnapped a middle-aged man, Ortese Tarlumun Joseph, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, after shooting at his family during an attempted escape.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed the incident in a post on X on Sunday.

He said the abduction happened on Friday, June 27, around 6:00 p.m. near Tomanyiin Main Village in Nzorov district.

Sources told Makama that Ortese was returning from the farm with his wife and son when two armed men came out of the bush and ordered them to lie down.

“Out of fear, the family tried to run, and the gunmen fired two gunshots.

“Mrs. Ortese said she later heard her husband calling for help but could not find him. It was later discovered that the attackers had taken him away,” Makama wrote

The family’s Toyota Corolla was found at the scene.

Security personnel launched a search operation shortly after the incident, but neither the kidnappers nor the victim had been found at the time of reporting.