By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and the Nigeria Security Exhibition and Conference (NISEC) have partnered to develop innovative solutions to address Nigeria and Africa’s defence challenges. The partnership aims to leverage expertise and resources to tackle security threats and enhance national and regional stability. SpeakingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund, raising N320million in donations. Tinubu led the donations with N200 million, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to honouring fallen heroes and supporting serving troops confronting security challenges nationwide. At theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 12 kidnap victims during a coordinated clearance operation in the Mandara Mountains area of Borno, a military source said. The source said the victims, comprising seven women and five children, were abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists on Nov. 14 alongContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called for deeper reforms and renewed commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery across the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Matawalle, represented by his Special Assistant, Abdulkadir Atiku, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 13th Defence Health MaintenanceContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has nominated the former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence, a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Presidential spokesman disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Tinubu conveyed Musa’s nomination as theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV), have lauded the new security measures announced by President Bola Tinubu, saying they will decisively address Nigeria’s persistent security challenges. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, TMV Chairman Chukwudi Enekwechi and Secretary Segun Ogedengbe said the measures represented a majorContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, rtd., as Minister of Defence. Musa served as Chief of Defence Staff from June 23, 2023, until his retirement onContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Monday evening met with the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.), at the State House, Abuja. The visit was Musa’s first public appearance at the Presidential Villa since his retirement by President Tinubu on Oct. 24. The details ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Minister of Defence Badaru Abubakar has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. In a letter dated Dec. 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga announced this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria on Monday inched closer to adopting a national Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) framework, with a renewed focus on victims, communities and former survivors of violent extremism. The National Coordinator, National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, disclosed this atContinue Reading
