More than 600 million youths reside in conflict zones – Minister
2024-01-31
The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, says more than 600 million out of 1.8 billion youths globally, reside in conflict zones.Continue Reading
Tinubu aide tasks security agencies on safe return of abducted Ekiti pupils
2024-01-31
By Naomi Sharang Dr Yetunde Adeniji, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to President Bola Tinubu on School Feeding, has tasked security agencies to ensure safe return of the abducted Ekiti school children. Adeniji said this in a statement signed by her aide on New Media, Mr Olumobi Adewale, onContinue Reading
Insecurity: Exercise restraint in your reportage, Presidency urges media
2024-01-31
By Ismail Abdulaziz The media have been urged to exercise restraint in their reportage concerning the current security challenges in some parts of the country. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. Onanuga said thatContinue Reading
National Defence College gets Advisory Council
2024-01-30
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, on Tuesday inaugurated the first Advisory Council of the National Defence College (NDC) aimed at sustaining the institution’ s mandate.Continue Reading
Group asks FG to declare state of emergency on insecurity
2024-01-30
By Angela Atabo A coalition of 48 Civil Society Organisations (CSO), has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on kidnapping, terrorism and other security challenges bedeviling the country. Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, the Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), a member of theContinue Reading
Army harps on training, sports to enhance combat efficiency
2024-01-29
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to enhance the combat readiness and efficiency of its personnel through sports and physical trainingContinue Reading
UN Security Council: Lawmaker canvasses veto power for African nations
2024-01-28
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko, (PDP-Delta) on Sunday stressed the need for African nations to urgently attain veto power at the United Nations (UN) Security Council, to address security concerns. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the call became imperative inContinue Reading
Insecurity: Nigerians groan, demand new strategies
2024-01-28
By Reporters Nigerians have expressed concern about the resurgence of insecurity in the country and called for new security strategies to restore peace and stability in areas affected by kidnapping, insurgency and banditry. Those who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) from across the country hailed the effortsContinue Reading
Navy reacts to fraud allegations against CNS
2024-01-28
Navy reacts to fraud allegations against CNSContinue Reading
Plateau crisis: Adopt more aggressive posture against terrorists – COAS charges troops
2024-01-27
Plateau crisis: Adopt more aggressive posture against terrorists – COAS charges troopsContinue Reading
