By Sumaila Ogbaje Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, says the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to strengthen the local production of defence equipment as part of measures to enhance national security and self-reliance. Matawalle said this in Abuja during a news briefing on the African International Defence ExhibitionContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says Prof. Cyril Ndifon’s conviction marks a watershed win in Nigeria’s fight against sexual offences, abuse of office and impunity. ICPC’s spokesman, Mr Okor Odey, said this at a news briefing to present and clarify the factsContinue Reading
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
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
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
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has raised concern over the growing use of mobile phones and digital platforms to carry out trafficking and other forms of abuse. NAPTIP’s Director-General, Hajia Binta Adamu-Bello, delivered the warning on Thursday in Abuja at theContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
