Insecurity: U.S. pledges deeper security cooperation with Nigeria

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎The Federal Government has secured renewed commitments from the United States Government to deepen security cooperation with Nigeria amid rising incidents of abductions and violence in parts of the country. ‎‎This followed series of high-level engagements between a Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser (NSA),Continue Reading

Akpabio unveils counter-terrorism plan, advocates technology-driven security

By Sumaila Ogbaje President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on Monday, unveiled the National Counter-Terrorism Centre’s (NCTC) Strategic Plan 2025–2030, describing it as a defining moment in Nigeria’s quest to strengthen national security. Akpabio said the strategic plan was timely with the government’s resolve to defeat terrorism, and buildContinue Reading

DICON–D7G unveils first batch of indigenous rifles, targets 60m ammunition rounds annually

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria–D7G (DICON–D7G), has successfully assembled about 1,000 units of the upgraded “DG-103” rifle in two months of start of operations in Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the DG-103 is a locally licensed version of the reliable Russian KalashnikovContinue Reading

Tinubu orders withdrawal of Police escorts from VIPs back to core duties

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎ ‎President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of Police personnel attached to ‘Very Important Persons’ (VIPs) nationwide, directing that the officers be redeployed to strengthen core policing duties across communities. ‎ ‎This followed a security meeting the president held on Sunday in Abuja with service chiefs,Continue Reading

DHQ probes claims of troops’ withdrawal before Kebbi school abduction

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it has opened an investigation into claims that troops were withdrawn shortly before terrorists abducted students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi. A total of 25 students were abducted from the school located in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of theContinue Reading

Navy reaffirms commitment to national security, seeks citizens’ support

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to protecting Nigeria, urging citizens to complement security efforts by providing timely and credible information. Abbas, represented by the Chief of Administration, Rear Adm. Jonathan Mamman, spoke on Saturday duringContinue Reading

Police reaffirm readiness as ECAPI pushes for stronger community security ties

  By Deborah Akpede   The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to improving efficiency and officer readiness as Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative(ECAPI) intensifies efforts to boost community involvement in national security. Mr Benjamin Okolo, the Deputy Inspector-General(DIG) of Police in charge of the Force Intelligence DepartmentContinue Reading