The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops on internal operations in the five theatres across the country neutralised a total of 8,034 terrorists, arrested 11,623 others while 6,376 hostages were rescued between January and December 2024. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba who gave the figures at the biweekly update on military operations said troops also recovered 8,216 weapons, 211,459 ammunitions and stolen crude oil worth N57,052,218,551.00 within the period. Buba gave the breakdown of the recovered items to include 4,053 AK47 rifles, 1,123 locally fabricated guns, 731 dane guns and 240 pump action guns. Others are…
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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops on internal operations in the five theatres across the country neutralised a total of 8,034 terrorists, arrested 11,623 others while 6,376 hostages were rescued between January and December 2024. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba who gave the figures at the biweekly update on military operations said troops also recovered 8,216 weapons, 211,459 ammunitions and stolen crude oil worth N57,052,218,551.00 within the period. Buba gave the breakdown of the recovered items to include 4,053 AK47 rifles, 1,123 locally fabricated guns, 731 dane guns and 240 pump action guns. Others are…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed that troops on internal operations in the five theatres across the country neutralised a total of 8,034 terrorists, arrested 11,623 others while 6,376 hostages were rescued between January and December 2024. Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba who gave the figures at the biweekly update on military operations said troops also recovered 8,216 weapons, 211,459 ammunitions and stolen crude oil worth N57,052,218,551.00 within the period. Buba gave the breakdown of the recovered items to include 4,053 AK47 rifles, 1,123 locally fabricated guns, 731 dane guns and 240 pump action guns. Others are…
South Korean Police have initiated an investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol for potential insurrection following his declaration of martial law, which has sparked widespread criticism and political turmoil. the head of the National Investigation Headquarters of the National Police Agency, Woo Jong-soo confirmed that the case had been assigned for investigation during a parliamentary session. Yoon’s controversial decision on Tuesday to impose martial law – aimed at banning political activities and censoring the media – ignited outrage both domestically and internationally. The move, intended to quell mounting unrest, prompted a dramatic standoff when armed military troops attempted to enter…
South Korean Police have initiated an investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol for potential insurrection following his declaration of martial law, which has sparked widespread criticism and political turmoil. the head of the National Investigation Headquarters of the National Police Agency, Woo Jong-soo confirmed that the case had been assigned for investigation during a parliamentary session. Yoon’s controversial decision on Tuesday to impose martial law – aimed at banning political activities and censoring the media – ignited outrage both domestically and internationally. The move, intended to quell mounting unrest, prompted a dramatic standoff when armed military troops attempted to enter…
The United Kingdom wing of Afenifere Diaspora has called for the immediate release and investigation surrounding the arrest of human rights lawyer, Mr. Dele Farotimi by the operatives of the Ekit State Police Command. Afenifere Diaspora UK descibed Farotimi’s arrest by officers of the Command as a watershed moment in the ongoing struggle for justice, accountability, and the rule of law in Nigeria. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Prince Seyi Adefisan; Secretary, Professor Seun Kolade and a steering committee member, Mrs Bosede Adepoju, the group noted that the arrest “carried out on December 3rd, 2024, in…
Bitcoin has soared past the $100,000 mark, driven by a surge in investor confidence following United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pivot toward a pro-crypto stance. The cryptocurrency, which climbed to $103,800 on Thursday, saw a remarkable 50% rise since Trump’s election victory in November. The rally gained momentum after Trump nominated Paul Atkins, a prominent crypto advocate, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move signalled a potential shift toward a more favourable regulatory landscape under the incoming administration. Trump also vowed to position the U.S. as “the bitcoin superpower of the world.” “Bitcoin reaching $100k is an…
Bitcoin has soared past the $100,000 mark, driven by a surge in investor confidence following United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pivot toward a pro-crypto stance. The cryptocurrency, which climbed to $103,800 on Thursday, saw a remarkable 50% rise since Trump’s election victory in November. The rally gained momentum after Trump nominated Paul Atkins, a prominent crypto advocate, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move signalled a potential shift toward a more favourable regulatory landscape under the incoming administration. Trump also vowed to position the U.S. as “the bitcoin superpower of the world.” “Bitcoin reaching $100k is an…
Bitcoin has soared past the $100,000 mark, driven by a surge in investor confidence following United States President-elect Donald Trump’s pivot toward a pro-crypto stance. The cryptocurrency, which climbed to $103,800 on Thursday, saw a remarkable 50% rise since Trump’s election victory in November. The rally gained momentum after Trump nominated Paul Atkins, a prominent crypto advocate, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move signalled a potential shift toward a more favourable regulatory landscape under the incoming administration. Trump also vowed to position the U.S. as “the bitcoin superpower of the world.” “Bitcoin reaching $100k is an…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of 12 aircraft this year thereby bringing the total number of aircraft acquired in the last three years to 64. He disclosed this at the Nigerian Air Force training and safety seminar for the year 2024 with the theme “Agile and Resilient Air Power for National Security: Enhancing Safety and Optimizing NAF Air Operations to Combat Emerging Threats,”. The NAF also decorated 28 new pilots with their flying wings. He said NAF between June 2023 and September 2024, conducted 8,665…