FG destroys 2,819 illicit arms, vows tougher action against traffickers
2026-07-30
The Federal Government on Thursday destroyed 2,819 illicit, decommissioned and unserviceable small arms and light weaponsContinue Reading
FG, ECOWAS renew commitment to regional health security
2026-07-29
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government and the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control (RCSDC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening risk communication and community engagement to improve regional health security across West Africa. The commitment was made on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of a three-dayContinue Reading
How diasporans can help tackle security challenges – Adedoyin
2026-07-26
By Deji Abdulwahab Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin, a former Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs in Kwara, has challenged diasporans to support government’s security initiatives. Adedoyin made the call in Baltimore, United States, while delivering the guest lecture at the 10th Convention of Kwara State Association of Nigeria (KSANG), North America.Continue Reading
FG determined to end terrorism, banditry, says SGF
2026-07-17
Terrorism By Wandoo Sombo The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, says the Federal Government is more determined than ever to end terrorism and banditry in the country. Akume gave the assurance at a Peace and Security Summit Award on Friday in Abuja. Represented byContinue Reading
NAF unveils agro cooperative society, develops 600 hectres for cultivation
2026-07-15
By Rabiu Sani-Ali The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inaugurated the Farms and Agro-allied Cooperative Society targeting about 600 hectares of lands for cultivation at the Special Operations Command (SOC), Bauchi. The service also began planting 10,000 tree seedlings at the SOC base and Bauchi host communities. The Chief ofContinue Reading
Defence minister in China to drive tech transfer, boost DICON’s local manufacturing
2026-07-14
By Lengnan Tobias The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has led a delegation to China for high-level engagements on defence, security cooperation, and strategic partnership between Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday, by Leah Katung-Babatunde, hisContinue Reading
Kaura legislature holds public hearing on peace, security bye-law
2026-07-11
By Peter Davou The legislative arm of Kaura Local Government Council in Kaduna State, has held a public hearing on peace and security bye-law, sponsored by Jehosaphat Abba, a councillor representing Kpak Ward. The bill tagged “Security and Peace bill” was presented for public hearing on Thursday during a townContinue Reading
Peace Corps seeks inclusion in security reform, cites 187,000-member capacity
2026-07-10
By Edith Tsokar The National Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Dr Dickson Akoh, has appealed to the Federal Government to integrate the organisation into ongoing security reforms. Akoh made the appeal while briefing newsmen to commemorate the corps’ 28th Anniversary and 2026 Founder’s Day, in Abuja on Friday.Continue Reading
ONSA, DECAN strengthen partnership on responsible security reporting
2026-07-09
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Defence Correspondents Association of Nigeria (DECAN), have pledged stronger collaboration to promote responsible journalism and enhance public understanding of national security issues.Continue Reading
Kaduna govt hails NSA’s Forest Guards initiative
2026-07-09
Kaduna State has commended the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) for the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative as trainees completed about 60 per cent of their training programmeContinue Reading