The Nigerian Army has reiterated the importance of physical fitness, discipline, and unit cohesion in sustaining operational effectiveness as the Guards Brigade commenced its Inter-Unit Sports Competition 2026 in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nigeria and the United States are deepening cooperation on security, counterterrorism, regional stability and strategic partnership. Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA), disclosed this after undertaking a three-day working visit to the United States from May 4 to May 6. During the visit, Ribadu held high-levelContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Nigeria recorded a 12 per cent reduction in road traffic crash fatalities in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, said this at the commemoration of the 2026 West African RoadContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged African countries to implement road safety agreements beyond merely ratifying policies and protocols. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, made the call in Abuja during the 2026 West African Road Safety Organisation Day. The event carried the theme, ‘From RatificationContinue Reading
Troops of the Nigerian Army, have during an offensive operation in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, rescued 32 kidnapped victims and neutralised two terrorists.Continue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has commenced medical evaluations for its personnel to assess their health, mental well-being, and stress levels. Speaking at the commencement ceremony on Friday in Abuja, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the FCT, Ahmed Sanusi, saidContinue Reading
The Director-General, National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), retired DIG Johnson Kokumo, has said that poor armoury management and diversion of state-owned weapons are major drivers of insecurity in West Africa.Continue Reading
By Gabriel Yough The African Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation and the National Parks Service (NPS) on Friday deployed 42 rangers to guard the Gashaka Gumti National Parks in Taraba and Adamawa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the national parks are located in the Gashaka and Tungo localContinue Reading
Weapon handling: FCT NSCDC retrains 65% personnel, targets 85% in 2026Continue Reading
By Blessing Odega Cleen Foundation, a Non- Governmental Organisation has called for stronger collaboration between citizens and security agencies to build safer and more resilient communities amid evolving security threats. The Executive Director of the foundation, Mr Peter Maduoma, made the call on Wednesday in Jos, during a stakeholder engagementContinue Reading
