“We’ll end insurgency, terrorism simultaneously,” –  Defence minister

By Femi Ogunshola The Ministry of Defence intends to use its 2023 supplementary budget and part of its 2024 budget to end insurgency and terrorism simultaneously, the minister, Alhaji Abubakar Badaru, said in Abuja on Wednesday. “The purpose of the 2023 additional budget is to have simultaneous operations in allContinue Reading

By Ibrahim Kado A 22-year-old girl, Florence Vandi, has reportedly committed suicide at Viniklang community in Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa. Vandi is believed to have consumed a poisonous substance locally called “Otapiyapiya”. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the police spokesman in Adamawa confirmed the development in a statement on WednesdayContinue Reading

Sanwo-Olu promises 300 vehicles to security agencies

  By Florence Onuegbu Dr Abdurrazaq Balogun, the Executive Secretary Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), says the state requires over N10 billion annually for five years to significantly transform the operations of the security architecture. Balogun said this during the 17th Annual Town Hall Meeting On Security With TheContinue Reading

Fighting corruption requires collective efforts – NDC Commandant

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, has called for collective efforts of all Nigerians and institutions in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Olotu made the call at a seminar titled; “The Cycle of Corruption: Ripple Effects and Remedies”, organised by the CentreContinue Reading

Defence college committed to advancing gender equality – Commandant

  By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, says the college is committed to advancing gender equality and inclusiveness to ensure responsive security operations. Olotu made the commitment at the commencement of a train the trainer workshop on Gender Training Manual for security sectorContinue Reading

Human trafficking: Foundation trains border post workers 

By Aderogba George The International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policy (FIIAPP) has conducted a capacity building programme against human trafficking for workers at the country ‘s points of entry and exit within the Lagos axis. Mr Federico Millan, team leader of Action Against Trafficking in Persons andContinue Reading