By Ibironke Ariyo Chief Superintendent of Corrections (CSC) Olukemi Ibikunle of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has emerged winner of the 2025 United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, presented the award during a ceremony held at the UNContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Police Training Institutions Establishment Bill, 2024 into Law . The law grants statutory recognition to 48 police training institutions across the country. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Ahmed Malam-Madori (APC–Jigawa North East), aimed to institutionalise police education, professionalContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has described public support as a strategic necessity for the success of Nigerian Army operations across the country. Oluyede stated this at the opening of the Directorate of Army Public Relations’ combined Third and Fourth Quarters Media TrainingContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has urged members of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 38 Regular Course to remain steadfast in loyalty, unity, and patriotism. Musa gave the charge on Saturday night in Abuja at a cocktail party organised by the Course 38Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Mrs Oghogho Musa, President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), has hailed frontline troops for their sacrifices and dedication to national security and reaffirmed the association’s unwavering support. Musa gave the commendation during a Fitness and Wellness Session, tagged, “DEPOWA Dance Aerobics Exercise” onContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command has conducted a route march to boost resilience and mental health of personnel for better service delivery. The FCT Commandant of the Corps, Olusola Odumosu, said that a major part of the exercise was to enable allContinue Reading
Security By Sumaila Ogbaje Stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration between corporate organisations, security agencies, and local communities to enhance security and social development at the grassroots level. They made the call during a Community Security Dialogue organised by the Pan-African United Development Network (PAUDEN) held on Saturday in Katampe,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, says the future strength of the Nigerian military lies in its ability to embrace homegrown technology and innovation. Ogalla stated this on Thursday, at the Nigerian Navy Seminar on Research and Development in Abuja, themed “Utilising EmergingContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Country Director, Search for Common Ground Nigeria, Mr Karno Ouattara, says young peacebuilders are rewriting stories of division in Kaduna and Plateau through Joint Initiative for Strategic Religious Action (JISRA). Ouattara stated this at the JISRA Closeout organised by Search, a non-governmental organisation and its partners,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo/Kelechi Ogunleye The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says that President Bola Tinubu has ended decades of career stagnation in the nation’s paramilitary services with reforms that prioritise merit, welfare and rapid promotions. The minister said this in Abuja at the decoration of newly appointed senior officersContinue Reading
