Nigeria’s government has underscored the link between drug trafficking and national insecurity, pledging stronger backing for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. At a ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu said illicit drugs not only devastate communities through addiction but also…
Akinloye Oyeniyi, an Abuja-based public affairs analyst, has commended the Minister for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, for boosting security in the nation’s capital. Oyeniyi, who is also a legislative consultant, gave the commendation in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday, as a reaction to the ongoing clearance of shanties and criminal hideouts…
At least five people, including a police inspector, have been killed in an armed assault on the town of Babanla in Nigeria’s Kwara State, underscoring the ongoing security challenges facing the country. Police said scores of unidentified gunmen arrived on motorcycles on 8 August, launching coordinated attacks on the Divisional Police Headquarters and the town’s…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his administration’s firm commitment to restoring peace, law, and order nationwide, especially in communities hit by insecurity. Tinubu gave this assurance on Tuesday through the National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, during the commissioning of new housing units in Kaduna State. The housing project, developed in partnership…
Gov Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has called on security agencies to change tactics, following renewed violent attacks on some communities of the state. Mutfwang said this on Wednesday when he visited Bindi Community of Sopp, in Riyom Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, over the recent attack on the community. The News Agency of…
The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has urged the Federal Government to engage international insurance providers to reassess the risk profile of Nigerian waters and renegotiate premiums. Mr Eugene Nweke, SEREC Head Researcher stated this in a communiqué issued on Wednesday in Abuja. The communiqué is themed “three years zero piracy attacks on Nigeria-bound…
The Kwara Government has assured the people of Edu Local Government Area and environs of its commitment to strengthening the security of lives and property in the state. The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, gave the assurance on Tuesday when he led the state government’s delegation to villages attacked by suspected…
In a decisive move aimed at addressing a wave of violence, the Niger State Government has announced the immediate closure of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBUL), following what it described as “serious security breaches” that have led to the loss of life. The closure, confirmed in a statement by Alhaji Abubakar Usman, Secretary to the…
In a major boost to Nigeria’s counter-insurgency and national security efforts, the Armed Forces are set to deploy 800 highly trained special forces to frontline operational zones, the Chief of Defence Staff has revealed. General Christopher Musa made the disclosure during his address at the 2025 Defence Training Conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Themed “Performance-Oriented…
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has urged the military to ensure that troops training aligned with Nigeria’s national security objectives to defeat the enemies of the state. Badaru gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja, at the Defence Training Conference 2025, which had as it’s with theme, “Performance Oriented Training and Trends in…
