The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians who support terrorists, bandits and criminal elements, saying they will face the full consequences of their actions.Continue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger support from traditional institutions to enhance intelligence gathering and boost ongoing security operations in NigerContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A former Niger Delta agitator, Mr Endurance Amagbein, has urged Nigerians to support the military to root out all forms of insecurity in the country. Amagbein, the self-styled General, gave the charge in his New Year message he made available to newsmen in Abuja. The ex-militant, whoContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo The Kwara South Development Initiative (KSDI) says it is partnering with government and other critical stakeholders to tackle insecurity in the senatorial district. The organisation, in its “message of hope,” to the people of the district on Thursday in Ilorin acknowledged that the region faced unprecedented securityContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have agreed to forge a united front to end the spread of military coups across West Africa. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the leaders also resolved to curb terrorism and other forms of insecurity threatening the region. TheContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Commander, Corps of Artillery, Maj.-Gen. Zakari Abubakar, has called for a robust synergy amongst stakeholders to tackle insecurity in Niger. He said this at a maiden security and stakeholders’ meeting held at the Military Cantonment, Kontagora, Niger. Abubakar stressed the importance of unity and collective actionContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Basic Registry and Information System in Nigeria (BRISIN) has been identified as a critical tool in addressing Nigeria’s persistent issues of insecurity and economic instability. Dr Anthony Uwa, Head of BRISIN Implementation in Nigeria, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Gov Hyacinth Alia of Benue has called for assistance in facilitating the return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their homes. Alia made the call at the North-Central Regional Consultation on the Harmonisation of the National Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Framework in Makurdi. The Workshop onContinue Reading
A News Analysis By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) It was in Oct. 3 that the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) held its inaugural International Lecture intended to serve as wakeup call on stakeholders in security sector on the need to be more proactive in the fight againstContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has emphasised the importance of strong institutions in addressing insecurity, stating that the police and military must be the only legitimate actors to avert violence. He stated this at the inaugural lecture for Course 33 of the National Defence College NigeriaContinue Reading
