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BREAKING: Nigerian Army Takes Delivery of Its First Aircraft!

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1 year ago

June 21, 2024

Nigerian Army Aircraft

In a significant boost to its operational capabilities, the Nigerian Army has received its first batch of brand-new aircraft, marking a major milestone in the development of its aviation wing. The aircraft, BELL UH-1H (HUEY) helicopters, were formally received by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, at a ceremony held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

The new helicopters are equipped with advanced sensors and enablers, enabling the Army to conduct a range of missions, including reconnaissance, surveillance, rescue, logistics, transportation, and medical evacuation.

The Chief of Army Staff expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fulfilling his promise to fund the acquisition of the aircraft and praised the collective efforts of personnel, successive administrations, and international partners for their support in realizing the dream of a capable Army Aviation wing.

This development marks a significant enhancement of the Army’s reconnaissance, surveillance, and air mobility capabilities, and demonstrates its commitment to serving the nation better and providing an enabling environment for economic prosperity.

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Man faults NBA on assault of member

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6 hours ago

June 26, 2025

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A 55-year-old Nigerian businessman, Williams Raymond, has denied assaulting a lawyer, Ajiki John Boluwaji.

He also dismissed the claim of illegally detaining one of the workers, Lekan Adewole, over the disappearance of his 17-year-old son, Adam, about two weeks ago.

The development comes as the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gwagwalada Branch, accused Raymond of sponsoring assailants to beat up the lawyer when he went to serve him a demand letter over the alleged unlawful detention of his client, Adewole.

But Raymond, in a statement to journalists on Wednesday, queried the report, claiming that it was Boluwaji who came to his office at Apo Market Junction, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and hauled insults at him when he insisted that his lawyer must go through the demand letter before honouring it or appending his signature.

According to the embattled father, the lawyer, who was shabbily dressed, assaulted a shop owner, Itoro Dominic Robert, who came to intervene when the verbal exchange took a dangerous twist.

Also, he clarified that the lawyer’s phone was not seized, nor was he prevented from calling for help.

“He was not looking like a lawyer. In fact, he wore slippers.

“I said all these things are false.’ I will not sign. I will wait for my lawyer to advise me accordingly.’ He became unruly. He spoke to me as if I were his child. He also called me unprintable names. I do not know his motives.

“The person who assaulted the lawyer has been detained. He was a passerby,” he said.

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Nigerian Police To Discipline Officers Caught Jogging Behind Actress Angela Okorie In Viral Video

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7 hours ago

June 26, 2025

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In the viral video, two armed policemen were seen trailing the actress closely as she jogged casually, sparking outrage and questions over the misuse of state security personnel.

The Nigeria Police Force has announced disciplinary action against some of its armed officers who were caught on video bizarrely jogging behind Nollywood actress Angela Okorie during her workout — an act the Force described as “unprofessional and embarrassing.”

In the viral video, two armed policemen were seen trailing the actress closely as she jogged casually, sparking outrage and questions over the misuse of state security personnel.

Reacting to the video in a statement on Wednesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the conduct of the officers “clearly falls below the standards expected of members of the Nigeria Police Force,” adding that their actions have triggered “widespread public criticism.”

The statement, titled ‘Viral Video Of Actress Angela Okorie With Armed Policemen’, read in part: “The Nigeria Police Force strongly frowns at the conduct of armed police officers seen in a viral video trailing actress Angela Okorie while she jogged — an act considered clearly inconsistent with the professional standards and decorum expected of personnel of the Force.

“The incident, which appears to have occurred on or around a movie set, has also sparked widespread public concern and criticism.

“While it remains unclear whether the scene was part of a scripted production, the conduct of the officers seen in the video falls short of the standards expected of members of the Nigeria Police Force.

“Accordingly, necessary administrative processes have been initiated to identify the officers involved and determine the circumstances surrounding the video, while appropriate disciplinary action will be taken based on the outcome of the review.”

Adejobi noted that the Force remains committed to maintaining professionalism, discipline, and public trust.

This is coming a month after the Inspector General of Police issued a stern directive warning all personnel against uploading photographs of themselves in uniform to social media platforms.

The directive also prohibited sharing any official police documents online and warned against carrying luggage or umbrellas for Very Important Persons (VIPs).

According to an internal wireless message dated May 3, 2025, and exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters, the instruction was relayed to all personnel of the Police Mobile Force, No. 13PMF Squadron in Makurdi, Benue State.

The memo, signed by ACP Hassan S. Aliyu, the Commanding Officer, read: “The Inspector General of Police has reiterated his warning on NPF Social Media Policy, and further directs that, on no account, should any police personnel use his or her uniform picture on any social media.

“He further warns that any official documents are also prohibited to be (sic) published on social media, while those attached to V.I.P’s are warned not to carry any V.I.P’s luggage (bags) or umbrellas, any disobedience to these directives will be viewed with severe sanction.”

VIDEO: Actress Angela Okorie’s Police Escorts Risk Sanctions Over Public Conduct In Viral Video

The NPF said the conduct of the policemen was ‘clearly inconsistent with the professional standards and decorum expected of personnel of the Force’

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7-man robbery syndicate smashed in Adamawa

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7 hours ago

June 26, 2025

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A 7-man syndicate that allegedly specializes in stealing tricycles and motorcycles in Adamawa State has been smashed.

The Adamawa State Police Command said in a statement released to newsmen in the early hours of Thursday that its operatives disconnected and apprehended the members of the syndicate “specialized in stealing and illegal trade of stolen tricycles and motorcycles within the Yola metropolis.”

Signed by police spokesman Sulaiman Nguroje, the statement clarified that the arrest of the syndicate members was the result of a well-coordinated intelligence operation that also led also to recovery of two stolen tricycles and one motorcycle.

“On the 24th of June, 2025, operatives of the Command attached to the State Intelligence Department (SID), acted upon credible information and apprehended one Mohammed Alhaji, 25 years old, of Hulere Ward, Yola North LGA. During interrogation, the suspect confessed to being part of a syndicate that specializes in the theft of tricycles and motorcycles in Yola,” the police command stated.

It revealed that one Jafar Babangida, 19 years old, also of the same address stole two TVS tricycles (Keke-Napep) from different locations in Yola.

According to the police, “The duo conspired and sold one of the stolen tricycles to Ziyau Garba, 38 years old, of Sangere, and the second to Bawuro Ibrahim, 37 years old, of Vinikilang, who in turn sold it to one Sahabi Mohammed, 35 years old, of Vinikilang Ward all of Girei Local Government Area.

“Similarly, the same Jafar Babangida sometimes stole a Jincheng motorcycle, dismantled it, and conspired with Lukman Usman, 15 years old, of Hulere Ward, to sell the motorcycle parts to Auwal Musa, 30 years old, of Nyakore Ward, Yola North LGA.”

The police affirmed that all suspects have been arrested and have voluntarily confessed to their involvement in the organized crimes and an investigation was ongoing for further recoveries and possible arrest of more suspects.