North-East more secure now – Army

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By Hamza Suleiman Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), says the security situation in the region has improved significantly following sustained counter-terrorism operations and renewed synergy among security agencies. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Continue Reading

Industrial readiness critical to nation’s defence, security- BOI MD

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Industrialisation By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja The Managing Director of the Bank of Industry (BOI), Dr Olasupo Olusi, has underscored the imperative of industrial readiness as a critical defence objective, stressing its importance for national defence and security. Olusi made the assertion at the National Defence College Course 34 inaugural lectureContinue Reading

Lawmaker seeks stronger safety culture

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              By Oluwatope Lawanson/Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe A House of Representatives member, Mr Sulaiman Gumi, has urged stronger enforcement, investment, and cultural change to deepen occupational health and environmental safety in Nigeria.   Gumi made the call at the International Conference and Awards on Health, Safety,Continue Reading

Security expert, Bukarti, counters El-Rufai’s ransom claims

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By Mufutau Ojo A security analyst, Dr Bulama Bukarti, has dismissed the recent claims by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the Federal Government pays ransom and provides supplies to armed groups terrorising the country. El-Rufai had alleged during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, that government’s complicityContinue Reading

Experts urge coordination to sustain West Africa’s health security gains

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By Abujah Racheal Prof. Benjamin Uzochukwu of the Department of Public Health, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), has called for stronger multi-sectoral coordination to sustain health security gains in West Africa. Uzochukwu made the call at the opening of the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (ELFIC2025) on Monday inContinue Reading

Tinubu calls for united African defence strategy against insecurity

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Crime By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the urgent need for collective action and cooperation among African nations to effectively tackle terrorism, cybercrime, transnational crime, and other security threats across the continent. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the maiden edition of the African Chiefs of DefenceContinue Reading

Echefu hails I-G’s support for indigenous security solutions

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By Patricia Amogu Dr Bright Echefu, Chairman of EIB STRATOC, has commended the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, for recognising and supporting indigenous expertise in strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. Echefu, in a statement on Friday outlined the I-G’s leadership as forward-thinking. The commendation followed Egbetokun’s inspection of state-of-the-art intelligenceContinue Reading

Civil society commends Ribadu, Buba, urges stronger security efforts

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By Daniel Obaje The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has commended the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu and the Chairman, Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Sen. Shehu Buba, for their pragmatic approach in tackling insecurity in the country.     Amb. Blessing Akinlosotu, ExecutiveContinue Reading