Insecurity: Private security practitioners laud Tinubu’s declaration of national security emergency

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By Sumaila Ogbaje Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSPN) says President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of state of emergency on national security is timely and reflective of the nation’s urgent security realities. Retired Maj.-Gen. Elvis Njoku, Chairman, Interim Caretaker Management Committee of ALPSPN, gave the commendation while briefingContinue Reading

Germany seeks stronger coordination on human rights response

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By Ibironke Ariyo The German Government has called for improved coordination among government agencies, civil society organisations (CSOs) and digital platforms to enhance human rights case management in Nigeria. Annett Günther, German Ambassador to Nigeria, made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the DEVATOP TALKAM Human Rights Dialogue andContinue Reading

NAOWA powers barracks women’s entrepreneurship drive, unveils Cooperative Society

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By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has inaugurated the NAOWA Multipurpose Cooperative Society (NMCS) to strengthen the entrepreneurial capacity and economic wellbeing of women in military barracks nationwide. The President of NAOWA, Mrs Safiyyah Shaibu, at the unveiling on Thursday in Abuja, said the initiative wasContinue Reading

Ribadu to lead Nigeria’s delegation to U.S. working group— Presidency

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By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of Nigeria’s delegation to the U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group, as part of efforts to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. ‎Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA) will lead the Nigerian side of the joint working group,Continue Reading

NCoS empowers 24 ex-offenders with starter packs

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By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on Wednesday empowered 24 ex-offenders with starter packs as part of efforts to strengthen its rehabilitation and reintegration efforts across the country. Speaking during the symbolic presentation of the starter packs in Abuja, the Controller General, NCoS, Mr Sylvester Nwakuche, congratulated theContinue Reading

COAS charges army resource centre to deepen research, drive innovation

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By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has challenged the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) to deepen its research efforts and explore fresh knowledge-driven strategies to tackle Nigeria’s evolving security threats. Shaibu, represented by the Chief of Administration (Army), Maj.-Gen. Isa Abdullahi, gave the chargeContinue Reading

Ethnic, religious divisions threatening Nigeria’s survival – Agwai

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By Sumaila Ogbaje A former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, has warned that Nigeria risks deeper insecurity and national fragility unless it confronts worsening ethnic, religious and social divisions. Agwai gave the warning while delivering a lecture titled, “Knowledge, Power and National Security in the 21st Century:Continue Reading

Tinubu declares nationwide security emergency

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By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency and ordered fresh recruitment into the Armed Forces to reinforce ongoing operations across the country. ‎In a statement issued in Abuja, the president said the Nigeria Police Force would immediately recruit an additional 20,000 personnel, bringing theContinue Reading

Police, sister agencies activate joint security operation in FCT

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By Monday Ijeh The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in collaboration with other security agencies in the territory  has re-activated a joint security operation codenamed “Operation Sweep FCT.” The Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. She said the operationContinue Reading