By Philip Yatai The Federal Government and the Republic of Niger have reached agreement on boundary re-demarcation, security coordination and enhanced cross-border engagement. Mrs Efe Ovuakporie, Head of Information and Public Relations Unit, National Boundary Commission (NBC), disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Ovuakporie stated that theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje A security and intelligence expert, Dr John Metchie, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s choice of Gen. Christopher Musa as the new Defence Minister. Metchie gave the commendation when he briefed newsmen on Friday in Abuja. The security expert said the appointment marked a watershed in the protectionContinue Reading
By Deborah Akpede The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to improving efficiency and officer readiness as Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative(ECAPI) intensifies efforts to boost community involvement in national security. Mr Benjamin Okolo, the Deputy Inspector-General(DIG) of Police in charge of the Force Intelligence DepartmentContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Gov. Bassey Otu of Cross River has received the Best Governor Award in Food Security at the Africa Food Heroes Awards on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the awards, organised by the Centre for Agropreneurship and Green Economy (CAGE), celebrate individualsContinue Reading
By Peter Amine The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abas, says the Nigerian Navy will do its utmost best in addressing the country’s prevailing security challenges. Abas gave the assurance on Tuesday when he visited the newly established Nigerian Navy Special Operations Command and other Navy formations,Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government on Monday in Kaduna challenged stakeholders to strengthen the county’s capacity in local food production, access to safe and nutritious food. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) gave the challenge at the opening of the Technical SessionContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Niger state government has activated a Security Advisory Team (SAT), to provide safety and intelligence support during the Integrated Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) and Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign across the state. Dr Abdullahi Imam, Permanent Secretary, Niger State Ministry of Health, said in Minna onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, rtd., as Minister of Defence. Musa served as Chief of Defence Staff from June 23, 2023, until his retirementContinue Reading
By Hamza Suleiman Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), says the security situation in the region has improved significantly following sustained counter-terrorism operations and renewed synergy among security agencies. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Continue Reading
Industrialisation By Isaac Aregbesola Abuja The Managing Director of the Bank of Industry (BOI), Dr Olasupo Olusi, has underscored the imperative of industrial readiness as a critical defence objective, stressing its importance for national defence and security. Olusi made the assertion at the National Defence College Course 34 inaugural lectureContinue Reading
