The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for deeper synergy between the Ministries of Defence and Interior, saying Nigeria’s internal security challenges can only be effectively tackled through seamless collaboration and shared responsibility.Continue Reading
President Bola Tinubu, had charged the Nigerian Armed Forces to remain steadfast in discipline, loyalty and unity, describing them as the enduring symbol of Nigeria’s shared strength and guardians of the nation’s democracy.Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has said that the deployment of corps members must be guided by prevailing security conditions and relevant government policies. Nafiu stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the 2026 BatchContinue Reading
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) played a central role in addressing national security challenges in 2025.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Operation Sweep, a special security task force of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday, combed motor parks and other strategic locations in the FCT to flush out criminal elements. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director, Security Services Department, FCTA told journalists after the operation in Abuja onContinue Reading
The Commander, Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Adebisi Onasanya, has warned that bandits and criminal elements operating within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs will face sustained and intensified military pressure in 2026Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Government and the Republic of Niger have reached agreement on boundary re-demarcation, security coordination and enhanced cross-border engagement. Mrs Efe Ovuakporie, Head of Information and Public Relations Unit, National Boundary Commission (NBC), disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Ovuakporie stated that theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje A security and intelligence expert, Dr John Metchie, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s choice of Gen. Christopher Musa as the new Defence Minister. Metchie gave the commendation when he briefed newsmen on Friday in Abuja. The security expert said the appointment marked a watershed in the protectionContinue Reading
By Deborah Akpede The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to improving efficiency and officer readiness as Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative(ECAPI) intensifies efforts to boost community involvement in national security. Mr Benjamin Okolo, the Deputy Inspector-General(DIG) of Police in charge of the Force Intelligence DepartmentContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has received the Best Governor Award in Food Security at the Africa Food Heroes Awards on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the awards, organised by the Centre for Agropreneurship and Green Economy (CAGE), celebrate individualsContinue Reading
