Army confirms surrender of 80 militants in Cross River
2026-01-17
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the voluntary surrender of 80 militants in Cross River State under the amnesty programme of the state government.Continue Reading
Defence, interior must act as one to fix Nigeria’s security gaps – Musa
2026-01-16
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for deeper synergy between the Ministries of Defence and Interior, saying Nigeria’s internal security challenges can only be effectively tackled through seamless collaboration and shared responsibility.Continue Reading
NASRDA, EFCC partner to deploy satellite technology to fight crime, illegal mining
2026-01-16
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have partnered to combat illegal mining and other crimes using geospatial intelligence. The two organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen national security and enforce accountability across sectors ofContinue Reading
Ministers of Interior, Defence meet on security
2026-01-16
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa and the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo meet to discuss security measures that would guarantee a safer Nigeria. The meeting was done when the Minister of Defence paid a courtesy visit to Tunji-Ojo’s office on Friday in Abuja.Continue Reading
COAS seeks deeper Nigeria–US army cooperation
2026-01-16
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called for deeper strategic cooperation between the Nigerian Army and the United States Army to tackle evolving security challenges.Continue Reading
Swiss envoy pledges enhanced non-kinetic support for Nigerian Army
2026-01-16
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Jan. 15, 2026 (NAN) Switzerland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Patrick Egloff, has pledged enhanced non-kinetic support for the Nigerian Army (NA) as part of the country’s commitment to promoting peace, stability and humanitarian engagement in the country. Egloff made the pledge on Thursday in AbujaContinue Reading
EFCC hands over recovered N64.8m to businessman
2026-01-15
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a draft of N64.8 million to Uzoechina Anene, being funds recovered by operatives of the commission for him. The EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement in Abuja. Oyewale said that the Acting Zonal Director,Continue Reading
Aiyedatiwa empowers widows of fallen heroes with N50m loan scheme
2026-01-15
By Segun Giwa Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the welfare of widows and dependants of fallen heroes. Aiyedatiwa made this known on Thursday in Akure during the grand finale of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, which featured a parade, laying ofContinue Reading
N/East women laud CDS Oluyede’s soft loan initiative for military families
2026-01-15
The North East Women for Peace (NEWP) has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, for initiating soft loan programme designed to improve the economic wellbeing of families of military personnel.Continue Reading
FG reiterates commitment to safeguarding schools nationwide
2026-01-15
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to safeguarding schools and ensuring a secure learning environment across the countryContinue Reading
