The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, on Wednesday, emphasised the importance of building resilience in communities to tackle insecurity. The CDS stated this at the opening of a two-day Human Security and Civil-Military Workshop, organised by the Defence Headquarters and the British Defence Staff. Musa, represented by Rear Adm. Ayuba Chugali, said…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian Armed Forces to adopt innovative and proactive measures in addressing the security challenges facing the nation. Tinubu, who was represented by the Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, gave the charge at the opening of the 2025 Chief of Defence Staff’s Joint Task Force Commanders Conference in Abuja on Wednesday….
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta emphasised the importance of strong institutions in addressing insecurity, stating that the police and military must be the only legitimate actors to wield violence. He made this statement while delivering the inaugural lecture for Course 33 of the National Defence College Nigeria in Abuja on Monday. Kenyatta stressed that the…
Mr Patrick Agbambu, International Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of Africa Security Watch, says over 70 per cent of Africa remains affected by various levels of insecurity. Agbambu disclosed this in Abuja on Monday while speaking with newsmen on the upcoming 18th edition of Africa Security Watch Award and Conference slated for December in Doha,…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has urged Nigerian leaders to prioritize tackling malnutrition and food insecurity as part of Nigeria’s development agenda. This is contained in his address at National Economic Council (NEC) presided over by vice president, Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa . Gates stressed that without urgent investments in nutrition and agriculture, the…
