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By Nefishetu Yakubu Stakeholders have called for integrating traditional rulers into Nigeria’s security framework, highlighting their potential to address land disputes, strengthen mediation processes, and enhance communal stability across vulnerable communities. Participants at the North-Central regional security dialogue in Abuja, emphasised that empowering traditional institutions built trust, improved collaboration, andContinue Reading

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By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zumach and Associates Limited, to begin local manufacturing of armoured vehicles, weapons and other military hardware. Speaking at the signing ceremony on Monday in Abuja, the Director-General of DICON, Maj.-Gen. Babatunde Alaya,Continue Reading

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By Collins Yakubu-Hammer President Bola Tinubu has vowed to rescue the abducted Kebbi schoolgirls and to continue to carry out the duty of protecting lives and property in the country. This was contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on MondayContinue Reading

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By Sumaila Ogbaje, Nigeria is taking bold steps to confront deepening national divisions and unconscious biases as preparations intensify for the National Festival of Tolerance and Peaceful Co-Existence Summit, scheduled for February 2026. The National Coordinator of the Summit and Managing Director of Pearl Trade West Africa, Ms Ijeoma Akwara,Continue Reading

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By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has sent an emissary to Plateau as part of renewed efforts to restore peace and deepen intercommunal harmony in the state. ‎The president’s spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. ‎He said the president’s emissary, Dr AbiodunContinue Reading

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By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received the report of Course 33 graduates of the National Defence College (NDC), pledging to give due attention to their strategic recommendations on national security. ‎Addressing participants during the presentation at the State House, Abuja, Tinubu commended the college for nurturing futureContinue Reading

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Investigation By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commhission (EFCC) has begun investigations of two suspected oil thieves, who were arrested over alleged dealing in petroleum products without the requisite licence. Its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, the suspectsContinue Reading