By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The National Security Adviser to the President, Malam Nuhu Ribadu and the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, have narrated the laudable achievements recorded by the Federal Government in addressing insecurity under President Bola Tinubu. They gave the explanation during the plenary session at the two-dayContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the face of Nigeria’s deepening security crisis, marked by terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and communal violence, a glimmer of hope is on the horizon as homegrown security innovations gain momentum. These indigenous initiatives are gradually taking centre stage, lifting the spirits ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Adeola Ajayi, has called on Alumni of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) to move beyond ceremonial affiliations and take up strategic roles in shaping national and continental security policies. Ajayi, who was represented by his Deputy, MrsContinue Reading
Community By Emmanuel Afonne The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has highlighted the importance of traditional rulers in safeguarding communities in the country. Egbetokun who was represented by Mr Victor Olaiya, the Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police, in charge of Zone 7, said this at the opening ofContinue Reading
By Tolu Aiyegbusi A security expert, Dr Bright Echefu, says through innovation and advanced technology Nigeria can handle its security challenges. Echefu, the Chairman of the EIB Group, said this on Wednesday during a media tour of the security facilities of the company. The company provides intelligence support for Nigeria’s securityContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Mr Ajao Adewale, has reaffirmed the Police Force’s commitment to tightening border security to curb insecurity nationwide. Adewale gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2025 Security Summit organised by the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC),Continue Reading
By Ebere Agozie A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohammed Ndarani, has called for more empowerment of Nigerians with skills in education and agriculture for sustainable development and food security. Ndarani made the call on Saturday in Abuja at the ‘Colloquium on Agriculture’ and an Endowment Fund launch for the EtsuContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu says the newly constructed bus and taxi terminals by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will address the insecurity associated with public transportation in the territory. Tinubu said this while inaugurating the Kugbo Bus and Taxi Terminal, as part of activities to celebrate hisContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The United Nations Association of Nigeria (UNAN), Abuja Branch, has called for a comprehensive security reform and coordinated action to curb the escalating insecurity across the nation. Dr Desmond Okocha, Coordinator of UNAN, Abuja Branch, who made the call on Saturday in Abuja, said the associationContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka says active involvement of communities and other stakeholders is key to countering terrorism threats. Laka said this at the opening of the National Counter Terrorism Strategy (NACTEST) stakeholders meetingContinue Reading
