The Oyo State government and its Ogun State counterpart have declared that they have tightened security around the two states to tackle insecurity. The Joint Security Commission for Oyo and Ogun States made this declaration on Thursday. At a meeting…
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on Nigerians to intensify their support for the country’s military forces in the ongoing fight against insecurity. Speaking during his maiden operational visit to Sokoto, Oluyede stressed the…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, on Tuesday, called on Igbo politicians to desist from political witch-hunts and backbiting and instead collaborate to address the root causes of insecurity in the region, which are well known to all. The pro-Biafran group…
Thousands of armed bandits loyal to two deadly criminal gangs called, ‘Full Fire’ and ‘Chain’, are presently occupying the forests and bushes of Ukum Local Government Area of Sankara axis of Benue State. This was disclosed to journalists over the…
As Nigeria grapples with escalating security challenges, the necessity for a robust, domestically produced satellite infrastructure has become increasingly critical. Last week’s forum convened by the Nigerian Communication Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) in Abuja emphasised this urgency. It brought together key…
A renowned professor of Agriculture, Nuhu Gworgwor has said that all President Bola Ahmed Tinubu needs to end the raging hunger and food insecurity bedevilling Nigeria is a strong political will to adequately implement agricultural policies. The University Don disclosed…
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Abubakar Badaru, has urged traditional rulers, religious and community leaders, and heads of security agencies, to work towards tackling the growing insecurity in Plateau. Badaru, who gave the charge at a meeting with the stakeholders,…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Thursday, sought international cooperation in the fight against insecurity in the Sahel. Abbas made the call known at the News Agency of Nigeria Inaugural Annual International Lecture.in Abuja. He said…
By Sodiq Adelakun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to eradicating the threats posed by Boko Haram, bandits, and kidnappers. Speaking in his Independence Day address on Tuesday, he commended the armed forces and security…
The recent allegations against Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, present a significant challenge for the Bola Tinubu administration. With accusations from notorious bandit leader Bello Turji and Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, the integrity of Nigeria’s efforts to…
