5 d. ago Tinubu Approves ‘Special Promotion’ For His ADC To Brigadier General, Less Than A Year After Elevation To Colonel

President Bola Tinubu has approved the “special presidential promotion” of his aide-de-camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf, from the rank of colonel to brigadier-general. The approval was conveyed in a letter from the office of the national security adviser (NSA) to the chief of army staff. The leaked letter was dated December 12, 2025, and was signed […] The post Tinubu Approves ‘Special Promotion’ For His ADC To Brigadier General, Less Than A Year After Elevation To Colonel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Democrats grill homeland security chief over immigration crackdown

Democratic lawmakers grill Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem over the Trump administration’s harsh immigration crackdown, calling for her resignation. Read More: https://punchng.com/democrats-grill-homeland-security-chief-over-immigration-crackdown/

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9 d. ago When Arewa leaders take on Northern Nigeria’s security crisis

Last week, the Northern Governors, under the chairmanship of Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, held a very crucial meeting with Northern traditional rulers at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna, on the security challenges facing the country. Northern Bureau Chief, MUHAMMAD SABIU, who was at the venue, examines the issues raised and he writes: […]

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1 week ago Gov Otu visits Chief of Air Staff, seeks stronger security ties

Governor Bassey Edet Otu of Cross River State on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters in Abuja, where he reaffirmed the state’s resolve to deepen security collaboration for peace, stability, and national development. Welcoming the governor, […]

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2 w. ago Defence Ministry Should Tell Me Where My Kidnapped Wife Is, Dead Or Alive — Husband

Walter Emeribe says he last communicated with his wife when the 14-seater bus she boarded from Lagos got to Akure in Ondo State, on November 9, 2025, and had not seen or heard from her since she abduction about two months ago. The post Defence Ministry Should Tell Me Where My Kidnapped Wife Is, Dead Or Alive — Husband appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Kidnapped Catholic school children to return ‘soon’ — Official

Nigeria’s security chief assures that hundreds of children taken in a recent mass kidnapping from a Catholic school will return home safely and soon. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnapped-catholic-school-children-to-return-soon-official/

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Nigeria Doesn’t Need External Intervention – Olanipekun

Legal icon Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) has advised Nigerians to look inward to tackle the nation’s security and other challenges. Chief Olanipekun, who posited that the country does not need external intervention to solve its problems, pointed out that it is Nigerians who are waging war against Nigeria. He spoke in his hometown of Ikere […]

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4 w. ago Abduction: Defence minister arrives Kebbi, meets security chief

Defence Minister Bello Matawalle arrives in Kebbi to coordinate rescue efforts for the Kebbi school abduction, meeting security chiefs to intensify operati Read More: https://punchng.com/abduction-defence-minister-arrives-kebbi-meets-security-chief/

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4 w. ago Help secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release, Cubana Chief Priest urges deputy Speaker

Cubana Chief Priest appeals to Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu to help secure the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to restore peace in the South-East. Read More: https://punchng.com/help-secure-nnamdi-kanus-release-cubana-chief-priest-urges-deputy-speaker/

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4 w. ago Schoolgirls’ abduction: Tinubu orders defence minister’s relocation to Kebbi

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State over the read more Schoolgirls’ abduction: Tinubu orders defence minister’s relocation to Kebbi

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4 w. ago JUST IN: Tinubu directs Defence Minister to move to Kebbi over schoolgirls’ abduction

This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Bayo Onanuga,  Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy.

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