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28 May 2023
The Federal Government’s unveiling of a five-year strategic plan to boost internal security, in the twilight of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, verges on the side of ridicule, if not an abuse of executive powers.
27 May 2023
The Jigsaw command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 700 personnel for the inauguration of the state Governor-elect, Malam Umar Namadi.
26 May 2023
In furtherance of efforts to address insecurity in schools, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), has collapsed its Rapid Response Female Squad to Safe Schools' Special Response Squad.
26 May 2023
Private Guards Companied, (PGCs), operators have been warned by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps that their licences will be revoked if they are found to contravene any of the conditions of issuance.
25 May 2023
Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi, has said that the agency has taken steps to promote better welfare of retired personnel of the Service.
24 May 2023
*Warns against interagency rivalry Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, .(NSCDC), has set up new commands posts in Kebbi and Sokoto states to boost staff performance, security and better protect critical national infrastructure in the states. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola who commissioned the two commands said Federal Government will not relent in ensuring…
24 May 2023
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command said it had arrested five suspected phone snatchers.
23 May 2023
The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, yesterday, tasked its officers on the need to promote a professional mandate to protect schools in Nigeria.
20 May 2023
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Command and Training College in Jos, Plateau. According to a statement by NSCDC spokesperson, Mr Olusola Odumosu, on Saturday, the event took place on Friday. The spokesperson said that Buhari, who was represented by the former Head of State, retired Gen. Yakubu…
18 May 2023
The Commandant of Corps ( CC) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps ( NSCDC), Lagos Command, Mr Usman Alfadarai has assured personnel in NSCDC Lagos state Command of safety at work place.
15 May 2023
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Monday issued an update to applicants who applied for recruitment for the year 2023.
14 May 2023
To ensure physical fitness if personnel in overcoming the fight against insecurity, the leadership of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), has introduced an annual Inter-Directorate Sports Competition to be organised and coordinated by it's Sports Unit.
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