Tinubu’s administration acquired 1m worth of military assets from U.S in 18 months – IMPI

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) says the administration of President Bola Tinubu has acquired military assets worth 801 million dollars from the United States within 18 months. IMPI, in a policy statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju, said the naira equivalent of theContinue Reading

NIS denies entry to 332 irregular migrants at Seme border

By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has denied entry to 332 migrants at the Seme Border for failing to present valid travel documents. Comptroller General of Immigration, Mrs Kemi Nandap, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during a one-day stakeholders’ sensitisation on “Evolving Patterns in Smuggling of Migrants: TowardsContinue Reading

COAS tasks military police on upholding discipline, regimentation in army

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police (NACMP) to uphold highest standards of discipline, regimentation, and professionalism in the army. Shaibu, represented by the Chief of Training (Army), Maj.-Gen. Valentine Okoro, gave the charge on TuesdayContinue Reading

NSCIA urges U.S. collaboration with Nigeria to combat terrorism

By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Nov. 9, 2025 (NAN) The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to collaborate with Nigeria in tackling terrorism through intelligence sharing and critical support. The Council, which condemned the U.S. decision to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,”Continue Reading

Troops will sustain offensive until insurgents, terrorists are denied sanctuary, says COAS

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says troops will sustain offensive actions until insurgents are denied all support and sanctuary. The COAS made this known on his maiden operational tour of the Theatre Command, Operation Hadin Kai, in the North-East. This is contained inContinue Reading

No panic mode, FG will end insecurity — Information minister

‎By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎The Federal Government says it will not slide into panic mode but will continue to work assiduously with local and international partners to end terrorism and insecurity in the country. ‎ ‎Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday while briefing State HouseContinue Reading

I-G calls for national renewal through town-gown partnership against insecurity

By Deborah Akpede The Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has urged a united national effort to tackle insecurity through stronger collaboration between security agencies and academic institutions. He made the call on Thursday at the third edition of the Annual Security Summit 2025, organised by Lagos State UniversityContinue Reading