Defence/Security
NSCDC nabs 2 suspected pipeline vandals in Edo
By Usman Aliyu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo Command, has arrested two suspected pipeline vandals in Esan West Local…
Defence/Security
Defence/Security
Nigeria’s foreign policy fashioned to serve defence, security goals – Minister
By Kennedy Sheyin The Federal Government says Nigeria’s foreign policy is being recalibrated to directly support national defence and security. The Minister of State…
Defence/Security
NGO targets food security, community safety through agriculture, healthcare outreach
An NGO, EarthSprings Global Grace Empowerment Initiative (ESGGEI), has identified integrated agriculture, healthcare and improved security as key drivers of food security and sustainable rural development.
Defence/Security
Persistent security challenge erodes legitimate use of force — Ex-DSS Director
A retired Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, says the growing security challenge across Nigeria threatens government’s monopoly on the legitimate use of force.
Defence/Security
Oyo govt. lifts curfew imposed on 10 LGAs, assures residents of safety
By David Adeoye The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire.…
Defence/Security
Continue to serve with patriotism, professionalism — retired NCoS Coordinator tells officers
By Suleiman Shehu Retired Assistant Controller General (ACG) Oluyole Olasumbo, Zonal Coordinator in-charge of Zone F and K Commands, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has…
Defence/Security
Illicit financial flows great threat to Nigeria’s economic devt — ANEEJ
By Hafsah Tilde The Executive Director, Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Mr David Ugolor, says illicit financial flows represent one of…
Defence/Security
CNS urges personnel to maintain harmonious relationship with civilians
By Kennedy Sheyin The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas has charged naval personnel to foster and maintain cordial relationship with…
Defence/Security
NADCEL2026: Nigerian Army to honour Liberian, Sierra Leonean peacekeepers — COAS
The Nigerian Army is to honour some retired peacekeepers who served in Liberia, Sierra Leone and other missions by giving them a chance to revisit countries they helped restore peace to
Defence/Security
Army@163: COAS reaffirms Army’s resolve to protect Nigeria, strengthen democracy in Africa
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting the country’s territorial integrity and supporting democratic stability across Africa as it marks its 163rd anniversary.