Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Adopt Major Security Measures At Kaduna Meeting

Governors of the 19 Northern states and chairmen of the region’s traditional councils met on Monday in Kaduna, where they announced far-reaching resolutions aimed at addressing the escalating security challenges confronting the North. The meeting, held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, brought together members of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the Northern…

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Security Institute Honours Sokoto Adviser As Experts Call For Technology-Driven Reforms

Nigeria’s search for innovative approaches to its escalating security challenges took centre stage at the weekend as retired Colonel Ahmed Usman, Special Adviser on Security Matters to Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu, was inducted as a Fellow of the Institute of Security, Nigeria. The recognition was conferred during the Institute’s 18th Annual International Security Conference at…

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House Of Representatives Calls For Wide-Ranging Security Reforms

Members of the House of Representatives, during a special plenary on Wednesday, proposed comprehensive reforms across military operations, judicial processes, recruitment systems, and community engagement to tackle the country’s escalating security challenges. Leading the debate, former Deputy Speaker Rep. Idris Wase (APC–Plateau) noted that Nigeria accounts for 52 per cent of insecurity incidents in the…

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Abuja School Closure Order Sparks Suspension As Wike Says No Security Risk

The Nigerian government has moved to discipline senior education officials in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after a controversial circular prematurely directing public schools to shut down, despite there being no verified security threat. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, speaking after a project inspection tour in Abuja on Wednesday, said he was “shocked” to see media…

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FCT Minister Wike Orders Major Security Sweep Ahead Of Festive Season

In a decisive move to curb rising crime, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has ordered a comprehensive security reinforcement and enhanced surveillance across the nation’s capital. The directive has led to the immediate deployment of a joint “Operation Sweep” task force comprising the military, police, Department of State Services (DSS), and other security…

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Amotekun Corps Steps Up Security Around Boarding Schools After Kidnapping Alerts

The Ondo State chapter of the Amotekun security network has started reinforced patrols and surveillance around boarding schools as part of broader efforts to prevent kidnappings and other security breaches. Commander Adetunji Adeleye confirmed the development on Tuesday in Akure while briefing journalists and parading 16 suspects arrested for crimes ranging from banditry to forest…

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Senate President Unveils NCTC Strategic Plan 2025–2030 To Bolster National Security

President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on Monday unveiled the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Strategic Plan 2025–2030, describing it as a landmark initiative in Nigeria’s drive to strengthen national security. Speaking at the Abuja event, which was attended by senior government officials, security chiefs, diplomats, private-sector leaders, and development partners, Akpabio said the five-year…

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U.S. To Boost Intelligence And Military Support To Nigeria After Security Talks

The Federal Government says it has secured stronger security cooperation with the United States following meetings aimed at addressing growing insecurity and mass abductions in parts of Nigeria. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed on Monday that the U.S. government had promised increased intelligence assistance, quicker processing of defence procurement requests and potential access to excess…

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