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A ravaging flood, which followed a heavy downpour in Owerri, Imo State, on Tuesday evening, reportedly swept away a young lady, simply identified as Ada

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has assured of visible signs of improved security across the country.

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Cadet Force has been on the ground since the evacuation order was issued on April 8th when there was increased activity

Feb 23, 2021 Coastal Piracy – An Interagency Approach to Combating Criminal Network at Sea “Square grouper” coming ashore on Belize’s coastline used to be the main traces left behind by regional drug traffickers. But now boat engine thefts, attacks on island homes and fishermen are giving Belizean authorities another glimpse into this lucrative trade, and the local players involved. News Five’s Duane Moody has more on the fight against crimes at sea.   Duane Moody, Reporting...

The Nigeria Civil Defence and Security Corp (NCDSC) says it recovered 4,050 metres of power cables worth N5 million from vandals in Ningi Local Government Council in Bauchi State.

Feb 9, 2021 Piracy at Sea – Fishermen are Robbed at Gunpoint! There is a spike in piracy at sea. Since mid-January and as recent as this morning, fishers have been the target of armed robbers. The thieves have been taking advantage of their vulnerability and robbing them of their products and their engines. It is a perennial problem that law enforcement agencies have been trying to tackle. Today, News Five found out more.   Duane Moody, Reporting As early as six this morning in the ...

Daily Post Nigeria Published Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered the police to arrest Sunday Igboho and others causing tension in the state. On Friday, Igboho went to Igangan to restate his ultimatum to Fulanis to leave. Makinde consequently declared that his government would not allow anyone hiding under the guise of protecting Yoruba interests to cause ethnic tension and perpetrate crisis. 2. Non-teaching staff in ...

Views: Visits 173 A Deputy Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Hillary Kelechi Madu, has finally assumed office as the Acting Commandant General. Madu succeeded the former CG, Abdullahi Gana, whose extended tenure of six months expired on Monday January 18. There was confusion about his fate as powerful forces planned to block his elevation. Gana had acted appropriately by handing over to Madu, the most senior officer. But forces  mounted pressure o...

Dec 21, 2020 Coast Guard Hosts Young Sea Cadets to Christmas Lunch This afternoon at the Gateway Youth Center, the Belize Coast Guard hosted a handful of children who are part of its Sea Cadet Program to lunch.  It is part of the Christmas cheer being spread by the organization, particularly since COVID-19 has disrupted other activities that would have been held at part of its ongoing outreach.  We caught up with Acting Commandant Greg Soberanis who says it’s all about spreading th...

Dec 18, 2020 Coast Guard Annual Luncheon & Award Ceremony 2020 Today, the Belize Coast Guard held one of its tradition – the annual Christmas luncheon and awards program.  The Christmas luncheon for military or service members is a long standing tradition first started in the Belize Defence Force and has since become a part of the Belize Coast Guard’s ritual.  It’s an event used to express gratitude to the men and women in the security forces.  News Five attended today’s eve...