By Rabiu Sani-Ali The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, says traditional institutions are key to security and peace building in Nigeria. He said this on Wednesday while paying homage to the Emir of Bauchi, Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu. Aneke highlighted that traditional rulers play a vital roleContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Thousands of supporters gathered in Ilorin on Tuesday as Hon. Bashir Bolarinwa declared his 2027 Kwara governorship bid, drawing supporters from across Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that teeming supporters from Lagos, Abuja and other parts of Nigeria converged on the Kwara state capitalContinue Reading
The Mediation Training Institute of Nigeria (MTI-Nigeria), has called for the structured integration of ex-servicemen into Nigeria’s community security framework.Continue Reading
The Nigerian military has unveiled plans to formally engage retired personnel in efforts to address rising violent conflicts across the country through mediation, conflict resolution and community-based peacebuildingContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Offa Security Committee in Kwara has called for direct allocation of security votes to local governments, saying the current structure has left communities overstretched amid rising security threats. A member of the committee, retired AVM Abdul-Ganiyu Olabisi, made the call in a telephone interview with theContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Renowned economist, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has pledged to prioritise security of Nigerians’ if elected president in 2027. Hayatu-Deen, who made the pledge during an interactive session with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, said that safety would be his foremost responsibility. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has sought partnership with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on security, economy, green city development and other areas of mutual benefits. The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Al-Balawi, sought the partnership when he visited the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, inContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called for significant investment in agriculture to ensure food security in Nigeria. Amaechi, who is also a former Governor of Rivers State, made the call during a visit to Maraba Gaate Settlement Farm Gate in Nasarawa State onContinue Reading
The National Defence College (NDC) on Monday, called for adaptive leadership, stronger institutional capacity and enhanced inter-agency cooperation to confront rising security threats in the countryContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, says the scheme is intensifying measures to safeguard corps members nationwide. Nafiu disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, while addressing concerns over security, kidnapping andContinue Reading
