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ARCAN Gives Award to Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, other top diplomats
ARCAN Gives Award to Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, other top diplomats
By: Michael Mike
Nigeria’s Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi and Ambassador Judith Attah have been nominated for the Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria (ARCAN)’s Special Award.
A statement on Thursday by the National Publicity Secretary of the association, Ambassador Folorunso Otukoya disclosed that the hybrid award ceremony would simultaneously holds on Saturday at the Rotunda Conference Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nigerian Institute of International Affairs on Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island , Lagos and linked by zoom.
Those nominated for ARCAN Diamond Lifetime Achievement Award are Ambassadors O. Ononaiye, B.A. Adeyemi , Kabir Ahmed, Pius Ayewoh, Ambassador Monu, Sam Mustapha, G.S. Akunwafor, G.A.Falashas, E. Martins, O. Apata, O. Ani, T.D. Hart, Eineje Onobu, N. Wadibia-Anyanwu and Adenike Ukonga.
Nominated for ARCAN Posthumous Award, were Ambassadors Olu Adeniji, S.U. Yolah, Gabriel Ijewere, Ade Adekuoye, Ado Sanusi, J.K. Umar, S.O. Ogundele, A.D.J. Blankson, E. Fowora, Aisha Jimeta and Abubakar Gobir.
According to the statement, the annual Award night is one of the platforms of the Association employed to recognize and reward its past members and other prominent individuals in the society who during their time , have contributed in unique and outstanding ways to the promotion and advancement of Nigerian foreign policy and the operations of the foreign service.
The statement read: “This year’s ceremony recognizes those Nigerians whose life time have been dedicated to the pursuit of national interest whether living or dead. The recipients include members of the Association who devoted and dedicated their lives to the service of Nigeria as representatives of the country. Through this award we remember and honour them, some posthumously for their contributions to the advancement of the foreign policy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“The ARCAN Executive Committee congratulates all awardees for these recognitions and wishes them the very best in 2024 and beyond.”
ARCAN Gives Award to Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, other top diplomats
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in collaboration with Defence Intelligence Agency operatives and local vigilantes, have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Security sources said the arrest was made at about 7:45 a.m. on May 13 during an intelligence-led operation at Iware community in the area.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended following credible intelligence linking him to arms trafficking activities within the Amaseyo general area.
Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect was allegedly involved in illegal arms dealing, prompting his immediate arrest by the joint security team.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation, while security agencies say efforts are ongoing to dismantle arms trafficking networks operating within the state and surrounding areas.
Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunner in Taraba State
Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim During Patrol in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have rescued a kidnap victim abandoned by suspected terrorists along the Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi axis in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources said the rescue operation was carried out at about 9:00 a.m. on May 13 by troops of 12 Brigade during a fighting patrol along the old Obajana–Jakura–Tajimi road.
According to the report, the troops discovered the victim after suspected kidnappers abandoned him while fleeing from the advancing security personnel.
The rescued victim was subsequently reunited with his family after the operation.
Security patrols and clearance operations have continued along the route and adjoining communities as part of ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area.
Troops Neutralise Terrorist During Operation Savannah Shield in Niger State
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Savannah Shield have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 2:45 p.m. on May 13 by troops of 221 Battalion alongside personnel of CSIB XVI deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Babanna.
The troops reportedly carried out the offensive raid on Masaka Village following intelligence on terrorist activities within the area.
During the operation, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
According to the report, one of the fleeing terrorists accidentally triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which detonated and resulted in his death.
Troops subsequently recovered one magazine loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition from the scene.
Security forces have continued exploitation and clearance operations in the area aimed at dismantling terrorist hideouts and preventing further attacks within the operational environment.
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