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
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has called on security agencies to redouble their commitment to armoury discipline to curb the proliferation of illicit weapons in the countryContinue Reading
A former Director with the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, has been re-elected as President of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies (AANISS).Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, academics and other security professionals have advocated transition from heavy reliance on physical personnel to technology innovation in tackling insecurity in the country. They stated the position in Abuja on Monday, at an event to celebrate Mr Peter Olumuji, who baggedContinue Reading
Arms By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSLAW) has warned against the diversion of officially procured weapons. The Director-General of the centre, retired DIG Johnson Kokumo, gave the warning at the inauguration of a capacity development programme on Arms Physical SecurityContinue Reading
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has charged personnel of the Nigerian Navy to remain physically and mentally fit to effectively tackle evolving security challenges.Continue Reading
