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…
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…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs) across Nigeria, directing that they refocus on core policing duties. The presidential directive, announced by spokesman Bayo Onanuga, was issued during a security meeting on Sunday in Abuja attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Chief…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a stern warning to perpetrators of attacks, kidnappings, and other threats to national security, declaring that his administration will ensure they face the full weight of the law. The announcement came during an extended security briefing at the State House, Abuja, where the President received updates from top defence…
Nigeria must examine its conscience and confront the roots of insecurity and corruption, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Dr. Ignatius Kaigama, has said, stressing that the country cannot continue to shield leaders who loot national resources while citizens suffer. Preaching at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Kubwa during the Feast of Christ the…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Wednesday said the security situation in the state has significantly improved, declaring that “the worst is over.” He made the remarks during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, in Maiduguri, noting that despite recent attacks, the security landscape has improved compared to…
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appealed for increased security presence in the Eruku axis of Ekiti Local Government Area following a fresh wave of violence that left at least two people dead. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Wednesday, the governor condemned the attack and commiserated with affected families and…
The Emir of Ilorin, Mai-Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has condemned an armed assault on church members in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, describing it as both “worrying and reprehensible.” His comments were contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Press Secretary, Dr Abdulazeez Arowona. The Emir expressed disappointment that such…
Authorities in Nigeria’s capital territory have begun joint security patrols around churches in border communities as part of efforts to deter criminal attacks and strengthen safety during the festive season. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command announced on Monday that the operation, launched in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), local hunters,…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 personnel from its various commands across Nigeria in what officials describe as part of ongoing reforms within the nation’s intelligence agency. A top security source confirmed the development to journalists on Tuesday night, disclosing that the move followed an internal review aimed at strengthening discipline and…
