Nigeria on track to defeating insecurity – Security expert

By Sumaila Ogbaje A security and intelligence expert, Dr John Metchie, says Nigeria is on track to ending insecurity challenges. Addressing newsmen, Metchie  praised President Bola Tinubu’s choice of retired Gen. Christopher Musa as the new Defence Minister. He said the appointment marked a watershed in the protection of theContinue Reading

NIS moves to eliminate corruption, deepen digital reforms

By Ibironke Ariyo The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, says the service is intensifying sweeping reforms to eliminate corruption, strengthen transparency and build a fully digitised service system capable of meeting the expectations of Nigerians. Nandap said this at the 4th quarter nationwide sensitisation campaign against corruptionContinue Reading

NICOWA launches ICT upgrade to boost students’ digital skills

By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Officers’ Wives Association (NICOWA) has strengthened digital education in its schools with the ground-breaking of a new school hall and state-of-the-art computer laboratory in Abuja. Speaking at the ceremony on Friday in Abuja, the President of NICOWA, Mrs Victoria Nwakuche, said the project wasContinue Reading

Military rescues 318 kidnap victims, eliminates scores of terrorists

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops rescued no fewer than 318 kidnap victims and eliminated scores of terrorists across theatres of operation in November. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, stated this while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading

Lasting peace cannot be achieved by security agencies alone — Ribadu

By Sumaila Ogbaje National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, says lasting peace and stability in Nigeria cannot be achieved by security agencies alone without the active involvement of communities and critical stakeholders. Ribadu stated this on Thursday in Abuja at a high-level dialogue on preventing violence and conflict inContinue Reading

Defence expert hails Tinubu over appointment of Ex-CDS as Defence Minister

By Sumaila Ogbaje A defence scholar and publisher, Dr Sani Abubakar, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence. Abubakar described the appointment as “a timely and strategic choice for a nation at a security crossroads.” Abubakar,Continue Reading