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The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Ndace, has charged journalists covering defence and security to be patriotic and put national security first in their reportage. Ndace stated …
VON DG charges journalists on patriotism, national security Read More
As the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) commemorates the 2025 International Civil Defence Day Organisation (ICDO), the Minister of Interior, Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has stressed the need for …
NSCDC celebrates ICDO 2025 as Tunji-Ojo demands action against insecurity threats Read More
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has emerged as a central figure in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, playing a pivotal role in advancing the government’s security objectives, according …
Matawalle key player in Tinubu’s security agenda – Arewa Think Tank Read More
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Association of African Air Forces (AAAF), emphasising the need for African-led solutions to …
CAS advocates African-led solutions to continent’s security challenges Read More
The North has emerged as a region of peace under President Bola Tinubu, contrasting sharply with the insecurity experienced during the previous administration, according to the Northern Concerned Citizens (NCC). …
Group dismisses Lawal’s criticism, hails Matawalle’s security efforts Read More
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Tuesday handed 59 over people rescued from different parts of Kaduna state to the state government. Speaking at the handover ceremony in his …
Updated: NSA hands over 59 rescued kidnap victims to Kaduna government Read More
The Nigerian Air Force Monday said the Air Component of Operation FASAN YANMA (AC OFY), on 15 February 2025, conducted a successful airstrike at Yauni Hill, Zakka Ward of Safana …
CAS orders investigation of civilian casualties as airstrikes neutralise bandits in Kastina Read More
A group, the Zamfara state of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Akida, has criticized Governor Dauda Lawal for allocating N1.4 billion for food purchases and N3.681 billion for international travel …
Zamfara Gov. Dauda faces backlash over alleged N3.68bn travel budget Read More
The founder, Children of Light Ministry, Mr Onyebuchi Okocha, popularly known as Prophet Onye Eze Jesus has been arrested by Anambra state joint security network dubbed ‘Operation Udo Ga-Chi’. Blueprint …
Anambra: Joint security operatives arrest popular ‘self-styled prophet’ Read More
A man identified as Cornelius Damulak and a student of Veritas University Abuja who was abducted from his residence by kidnappers on 6th February 2025, has been found in Pogo …
Kidnapped victim found wondering in Minna one week after abduction Read More
In order to guard against insecurity and checkmate the activities of ISWAP invading the South West region, the South West Governors Forum has set up a Joint Security Surveillance to …
South-west governors set up joint security surveillance Read More
Since this year, Boko Haram terrorists and Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have increased their attacks in the North-east particularly Borno state leading to the deaths of many …
Heightened terror attacks in North-east, North-west: Nigerians express fresh concerns, suggest solution Read More
Brig.-Gen. Alexander Tawasimi, has assumed duty as the 44th Commander of 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. Tawasimi took over from Brig.-Gen. Jafaar Ibrahim who had been redeployed to …
Tawasimi assumes as commander 2 Brigade Nigerian Army Read More
The Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the rehabilitation of the 9th Mile to 82 Division Expressway, …
Why FG should declare emergency on 9th mile-82 division expressway – Sen. Ngwu Read More
A North-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said that banditry and insecurity ravaging the North can be eradicated if security agencies collaborate effectively. In an interview with ALABI ABDUL, the …
Security agencies not synergising to end banditry – Gumi Read More
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has expressed displeasure over the number of police officers that have been killed by criminals in recent times. Egbetokun, who made his …
We won’t tolerate killing, assault on police officers anymore – IGP Read More
Sokoto state police command says it has arrested 575 suspected criminals for various offences between January to December 2024 This was contained in a press statement issued and made available …
Sokoto police command arrests 575 suspects for various offences in 2024 Read More
The National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has lauded efforts of security and intelligence agencies in security the nation, assuring Nigerias of enhanced security in 2025. This was contained …
NSA lauds security, intelligence agencies, assures of enhanced security in 2025 Read More
Gunmen have reportedly killed a Roman Catholic priest of Nnewi Diocese, Anambra state, Rev. Fr. Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo. Okonkwo, a native of Ekwulumili in Nnewi South local government area and …
Gunmen kill Catholic priest, retired Bishop celebrates Christmas in kidnappers’ den Read More
The military has debunked reports that its fighter jet allegedly bombed civilian structures in the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto state. Coordinator Joint Media Coordination Centre Operation Fansan Yamma …
Military denies bombing civilians in Sokoto Read More
A former governor of Zamfara state and minister of state defence, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has denied reports that the Lakurawa bandits are in Zamfara state. The Minister made the …
No Lakurawa in Zamfara – Matawalle Read More
International Alert, a non-governmental organization has partnered with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to operationalise community scorecard methodology for better public safety and security. It’s country director , Dr Paul …
International Alert partners police for better public safety, security Read More
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Friday said troops deployed to the North central theatre of operation arrested two high profile terrorists identified as Hamisu Sale (aka Master) and Abubakar Muhammad. The …
Troops arrest high profile terrorists, neutralise 212 Read More
The son of late Biafran warlord, Chief Emeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu junior, has argued that releasing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, would not put an …
IPOB: Kanu’s release won’t address insecurity in South-east – Ojukwu Read More
…FCT security c’ttee assures optimal security The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the swift deployment of 28, 300 …
Christmas: NSCDC deploys 28, 300 tactical operatives to protect critical infrastructure Read More