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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Rabiu Sani-Ali The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, says traditional institutions are key to security and peace building in Nigeria. He said this on Wednesday while paying homage to the Emir of Bauchi, Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu. Aneke highlighted that traditional rulers play a vital roleContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Thousands of supporters gathered in Ilorin on Tuesday as Hon. Bashir Bolarinwa declared his 2027 Kwara governorship bid, drawing supporters from across Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that teeming supporters from Lagos, Abuja and other parts of Nigeria converged on the Kwara state capitalContinue Reading
The Mediation Training Institute of Nigeria (MTI-Nigeria), has called for the structured integration of ex-servicemen into Nigeria’s community security framework.Continue Reading
