Ribadu to lead Nigeria’s delegation to U.S. working group— Presidency

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

NCoS empowers 24 ex-offenders with starter packs

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

COAS charges army resource centre to deepen research, drive innovation

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

Ethnic, religious divisions threatening Nigeria’s survival – Agwai

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

Tinubu declares nationwide security emergency

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency and ordered fresh recruitment into the Armed Forces to reinforce ongoing operations across the country. ‎In a statement issued in Abuja, the president said the Nigeria Police Force would immediately recruit an additional 20,000 personnel, bringing theContinue Reading

Police, sister agencies activate joint security operation in FCT

By Monday Ijeh The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in collaboration with other security agencies in the territory  has re-activated a joint security operation codenamed “Operation Sweep FCT.” The Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. She said the operationContinue Reading

Abductions: Tinubu orders security cordon on Kwara, Kebbi, Niger forests

By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has ordered a total security cordon over forests in Kwara, Kebbi and parts of Niger states following recent kidnappings and terrorist activities. ‎ ‎The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, announced the directive on Tuesday in a postContinue Reading

Tinubu hails Kebbi schoolgirls’ release, orders rescue of others

By Muhyideen Jimoh ‎ ‎President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists from the Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi, on Nov. 17. ‎ ‎The president also charged the security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue othersContinue Reading

Kebbi abduction: Army pledges decisive action against personnel culpable in alleged withdrawal of soldiers

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army has vowed firm action against any personnel found culpable in the alleged withdrawal of soldiers from Maga Community before the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that a full-scale investigation wasContinue Reading