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L-R: Rep. of the NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu & National Coordinator, NCTC, Rear Admiral Yaminu Musa (rtd) in a chat with the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, HE, Richard Montgomery, at the briefing of Service Chiefs and Heads of Agencies on Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell at NCTC, in Abuja.

NSA tasks security, intelligence agencies on tackling insecurity

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Post published:November 10, 2023
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By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu has urged all security, intelligence and other relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to take responsibilities in protecting…

Pic.9.Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shittima (2rd L); Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammed Badaru (L); Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa (M); President, Defence and Police Officers Wives Association, Mrs Oghogho Musa and others presenting Gender Magazine and Gender Audit for Armed Forces, during the 2023 Defence Headquarters Gender Mainstreaming Conference in Abuja on Thursday (9/11/23). 27876/9/11/2023/Johnson Udeani/NAN

Nigerian military records 27.9% female participation in peacekeeping operations – CDS

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Post published:November 9, 2023
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By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria has attained 27.9 per cent female participation in peace support operations…

Guber polls: DSS warns against inflammatory comments

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Post published:November 9, 2023
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By Monday Ijeh The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned against comments that could run against public peace and harmony ahead of the Nov. 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa,…

Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle

Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi safe for voters – Defence minister

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Post published:November 9, 2023
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By Deborah Coker The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has assured residents and electorate in Imo, Bayelsa and Kogi of their safety and protection during Saturday’s off-season…

Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun

I-G orders posting, redeployment of 14 AIGs, 26 CPs

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Post published:November 9, 2023
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By Monday Ijeh The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the posting and redeployment of 14 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and 26 Commissioners of Police (CPs).…

Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, at the NAF’s Communication Information Systems (CIS) Conference for year 2023, in Abuja on Wednesday (8/11/23)

Military total radar coverage of Nigeria necessary for national security – CAS

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Post published:November 8, 2023
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By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, says military total radar coverage of Nigeria’s airspace is necessary for national security. Abubakar said…

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Return payment for passport to remita platform, CSO urges NIS

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Post published:November 8, 2023
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By Dorcas Jonah The Initiative for Citizens’ Rights, Accountability and Development (ICRAD) has called on the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to return the payment for international passports to the remita…

Illicit small arms smuggling responsible for insecurity South-east – IPCR

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Post published:November 7, 2023
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By Sarafina Christopher The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) on Tuesday attributed the security challenges in Nigeria’s South-Eastern zone to the smuggling of illicit small arms and light…

Director-General, Nigeria Army Resource Centre, Col. Sani Usman and Team lead, Governance Peace and Security United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Mr matthew Alao, during the inauguration ceremony of the Countering Violent Extremism Course3/2023 organized by MLAILPKC in Abuja on Monday (6/11/23). 27825/6/11/2023/Anthony Alabi/NAN

Imperatives of responsible security reporting

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Post published:November 7, 2023
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By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Recently, a security intelligence and risk management company, Beacon Consulting, released a rejoinder disclaiming a newspaper report on the security situation…

Participants of Aviation Threats and Counter-Drone Threat Workshop organised by the Centre for Counter Terrorism - Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA) in Abuja on Tuesday (7/11/23)

Nigeria, UK explore threats posed by drones to aviation security

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Post published:November 7, 2023
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By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), on Tuesday convened a workshop to explore the threats posed by drones and terrorists to aviation security. The workshop with…