Defence minister to chair maiden Nigeria Private Security Conference 2026
2026-05-23
The Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, will chair the Nigeria Private Security Conference (NPSC) 2026, organisers have said.Continue Reading
Responsible journalism necessary for national security -CDS
2026-05-19
By Deborah Coker The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede says responsible journalism is necessary for national security. Oluyede said this on Tuesday in his goodwill message at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT press week 2026 lecture and award ceremony. Represented by the Director, Defence Information,Continue Reading
Alleged National security breach: Court admits El-Rufai to N100m bail
2026-05-18
Bail By Taiye Agbaje & Chinyere Onuorah The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday admitted former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai to a N100 million bail with one surety in like sum in the ongoing trial bordering on alleged breach of national security. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the former governor aContinue Reading
Operation Sweep: CP reaffirms commitment to rid FCT of criminal elements
2026-05-15
By Philip Yatai The joint security task force, Operation Sweep FCT, has renewed commitments to intensify coordinated operations aimed at ridding the territory and surrounding communities of criminal elements. Commissioner of Police in FCT, Ahmed Sanusi, who is leading the operation, said this after the reactivation of the exercise onContinue Reading
Poor armoury management, arms diversion fueling insecurity – NCCSALW
2026-05-08
The Director-General, National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), retired DIG Johnson Kokumo, has said that poor armoury management and diversion of state-owned weapons are major drivers of insecurity in West Africa.Continue Reading
FG commends WAHO, ECOWAS on regional health security efforts
2026-05-07
By Aderogba George The Federal Government has commended the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their commitment to strengthening regional health security across member states. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, gave the commendation at theContinue Reading
Defence minister reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to regional security cooperation
2026-05-06
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to regional cooperation and collective security in efforts to combat terrorism and stabilise the Lake Chad Basin.Continue Reading
Group demands probe, urges calm over Kwara detention claims
2026-05-05
An NGO, the Unity Advocacy Group (UAG) has called for a thorough investigation into allegations that about 150 members of a Fulani community died in a military-controlled detention facility in Kwara, urging Nigerians to remain calm.Continue Reading
Group lauds Ribadu’s security strategies, seeks better welfare for troops
2026-05-05
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Community Safety Vanguard has commended the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for leading an intelligence-driven security strategies, delivering sustained victories for frontline troops. The National Coordinator of the pressure group, Comrade Abbas Johnson who gave the commendation in a statement on Tuesday inContinue Reading
Minister advocates media, security agencies’ collaboration to ensure media-friendly environment
2026-05-04
By Deji Abdulwahab/Muhammad Idris The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called for collaboration between the media and security agencies to ensure a media-friendly environment. Idris made the call on Monday in Abuja at an inter-ministerial press conference in commemoration of the 2026 World Press FreedomContinue Reading
