By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), in partnership with the Global Centre on Cooperative Security, on Wednesday unveiled a three-day needs assessment programme on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) within Nigerian correctional facilities. The initiative is part of a six-month project titled “Countering Violent Extremism in Prisons –Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday visited President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, to brief him on his recent visit to the North-East and the general security situation nationwide. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this wasContinue Reading
By Peter Amine The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abas, says the Nigerian Navy will do its utmost best in addressing the country’s prevailing security challenges. Abas gave the assurance on Tuesday when he visited the newly established Nigerian Navy Special Operations Command and other Navy formations,Continue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun had commended police officers, involved in the investigation and prosecution of an oil related fraud that led to the conviction of the suspect. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin said this in a statement on Tuesday inContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has described the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, as a courageous soldier, a man of faith and a champion of troops’ welfare. Oluyede stated this on Sunday at the One Year Remembrance Church Service heldContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Friday led officers and men of the Nigerian Army in special prayers in remembrance of the late former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who died on Nov. 5, 2024. Shaibu, who spoke shortly after theContinue Reading
