Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of the Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS), are currently meeting in Abuja to among other things, review the pledges for the ECOWAS Standby Force. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting being the 43rd, is being attended by...
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The General Officer Commanding,(GOC), 1 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, said its ‘Area of Responsibility (AOR)’, has witnessed a significant drop in security threats. Saraso, who is also Commander, Sector 1 Operations Fansan Yamma, stated this at a week-long , Leadership Awareness and Development Course 11/2025 for Senior...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A think tank on security in the Sahel region, known as the Alliance of Sahel Institute for Security Studies, along with members of the Norwegian Institute for Conflict Resolution, met with Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, to explore the innovative security strategies (Borno...
All security details attached to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mrs Mojisola Meranda ,have been withdrawn, Mr Victor Ganzalo, her Special Adviser on Media,said on Thursday. In a short statement issued to House of Assembly correspondents in Ikeja, Ganzalo also said all personnel providing security...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Association of African Air Forces (AAAF), reinforcing the need for enhanced collaboration in addressing Africa’s security challenges. Speaking at the African Air Chiefs’ Symposium in Zambia, held...
The Senate has summoned the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to provide a briefing on the alleged funding of Boko Haram by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Also invited are the heads of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Department of...
Anambra security outfit has declared its intention to arrest women seen in public without bras or panties. The announcement, made via a public address system, was captured in a viral video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. In the footage, an official of the security outfit, speaking in...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The security initiatives of the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia coupled with his commitment to ensuring a peaceful and secured Benue deserves commendation by the people. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Tersoo Kula disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday while...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has directed security agencies to monitor the influx of people that could pose security threats into FCT. The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the FCT Security Committee...
No fewer than four persons lost their lives during a building demolition exercise at Rimin Zakara village in Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred at about 10:00 pm on Sunday, when government officials accompanied by security operatives stormed the area for building demolition. According to...
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), Brig.- Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed has urged corps members serving in Zamfara to be security conscious. The DG also advised them to avoid unnecessary traveling during the one year compulsory national service. Ahmed made the call on Saturday while addressing...
Bauchi State Police Command has foiled an alleged robbery attempt and arrested three suspects in Bauchi metropolis. Spokesperson of the command, CSP Ahmed Wakil, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday in Bauchi. He said operatives of the State Intelligence Department (SID), have apprehended the suspects that allegedly specialised in...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed more than 2 billion dollars in supporting 15.3 million people affected by crises in Lake Chad Basin within a decade. Lead Coordinator for West and Central Africa at AfDB, Dr Riadh Ben Messaoud, shared the bank’s accomplishments at Panel Session in the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is fully committed to partner the Governors of the Lake Chad Basin Forum and other stakeholders to bring a lasting peace and stabilization in the region which was hitherto ravaged by over decade atrocities posed...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maidugiri – In a significant step towards fostering sustainable peace and development in the Lake Chad Basin, a regional meeting of Traditional Rulers convened from January 27-28, 2025, on the sidelines of the 5th edition of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF) scheduled for January...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri– Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has called for the strengthening of cross-border trade between Nigeria and the Republic of Cameroon while highlighting its role in fostering greater unity and cohesion between the two nations. Zulum made the call during a bilateral meeting between Borno State...
Security was unusually tight on Monday morning at the Lagos State House of Assembly ahead of the day’s plenary. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a large number of security operatives were sighted at strategic positions at the assembly complex very early in the day. The security...
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has pledged continued support to the army and other security agencies in the state to end insurgency. Buni made the pledge when the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, paid him a courtesy visit in Damaturu on Sunday. He commended the...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke of Osun has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest of 10 suspected members of Boko Haram/Islamic State’s West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Ilesa-Osun. In a statement by Malam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor’s Spokesperson, made available to newsmen in Osogbo on...