The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says military strength alone cannot defeat terrorism without protecting civilians and building community trust.Continue Reading
By Edith Nwapi An entrepreneur, Mr Marcus Eberechi, says job creation remains the best security policy Nigeria can adopt to promote national development. Eberechi, who is the founder of Eminent Emerging Entrepreneurs Foundation, said this on Thursday in Abuja while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at theContinue Reading
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has launched a monthly newsletter, The National Security Monitor, to improve public understanding of Nigeria’s security environment.Continue Reading
By Rotimi Ijikanmi Gov. Hyacinth Alia has announced plans to close some Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Benue as a result of improved security in the state. Alia made the announcement during a media chat with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Presidential Media Team, led by Mr BayoContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Federal Government says Nigeria’s mango industry can drive food security, create jobs and export earnings if stakeholders embrace innovation, climate-smart practices and unity. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated this on Thursday in Abuja during the election and inauguration of newContinue Reading
Troops conducting a special operation led by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) have rescued 308 kidnap victims abducted about six months ago from communities in Kwara and NigerContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s leadership in peacebuilding and national security, saying inclusive governance and greater participation of women remain critical to achieving lasting peace and sustainable development. The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, said this on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says plans have been concluded to address the menace of Okada and tricycle operators in the nation’s capital. Wike disclosed this during the August Edition of his monthly media chat on Tuesday in Abuja. He noted that theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) says it will honour outstanding women and other deserving individuals whose contributions have advanced peacebuilding, public safety and national security at the maiden Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC 2026). The National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Hajiya Aishatu Ibrahim, saidContinue Reading
The Federal Government has expanded the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative to 10 states, with more than 9,000 personnel trained to strengthen security in forests and other ungoverned spaces used by kidnappers, bandits and other criminal groupsContinue Reading
