By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Undoubtedly, the security challenges facing Nigeria cannot be separated from the socio-economic environment in which many Nigerians find themselves. Under the prevailing circumstances, farmers no longer feel safe; pupils and students face daily existential challenges; and genuine business entities areContinue Reading
Nigeria and the African Union (AU) have called for stronger military coordination, strategic collaboration and enhanced institutional capacity to address the continent’s evolving security threats and strengthen peace support operationsContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede Mr Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication, has said that allowing states to have their Police Forces would address security gaps in the states. Dare was reacting to the State Police Bill during an interview with Seun Okinbaloye’s Mic On Podcast. Already, theContinue Reading
Stakeholders have called on Nigerians to actively support security agencies through patriotism, credible intelligence and community collaboration, saying collective action remains essential to tackling the country’s persistent security challenges.Continue Reading
By Kennedy Sheyin The Federal Government says Nigeria’s foreign policy is being recalibrated to directly support national defence and security. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, said this in Abuja, at the launch of the book “Shadows of Power” written by retired Rear Adm. Sola Oluwagbare.Continue Reading
An NGO, EarthSprings Global Grace Empowerment Initiative (ESGGEI), has identified integrated agriculture, healthcare and improved security as key drivers of food security and sustainable rural development.Continue Reading
A retired Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Dennis Amachree, says the growing security challenge across Nigeria threatens government’s monopoly on the legitimate use of force.Continue Reading
A youth advocacy group, One-Forest Youth Initiative, has called for deployment of additional security to Esa-Oke in Osun to prevent possible reprisal attacks following the killing of an alleged cult leaderContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has announced a shift from emergency response to long-term sustainability of critical health systems strengthened under the COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) Grant as the programme closes. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, said this at the C19RM Grant CloseoutContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with veterans, strategic stakeholders and international partners to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.Continue Reading
