4 h. ago Nigerians say government failing on security, floods, and food access — June poll

A growing number of Nigerians no longer believe their government can protect them from violence, hunger, or provide them succour read more Nigerians say government failing on security, floods, and food access — June poll

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7 h. ago AFIT Tops JAMB Admission Guidelines Compliance List For 2024/2025

  The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Kaduna, has secured first position among Nigerian universities for its highest level of compliance with the JAMB admission guidelines for the 2024/2025 admission exercise. The recognition validates the institution’s commitment for merit-based and standard driven admissions process. A statement by the NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, […]

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3 d. ago You Have My Full Authorisation To Crush Threats, Tinubu Tells Soldiers

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the security challenges threatening the nation’s peace and unity, including terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitations, noting that they were not mere security threats but existential ones. Consequently, the President has charged the Nigerian troops to rise to the occasion, assuring them of his absolute authorisation and the trust of […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists

Tribune Online Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has handed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear marching order to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening the nation’s peace and unity. Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists

By Noah Ebije, Kaduna President Bola Tinubu has handed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear marching order to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening the nation’s peace and unity without fear or hesitation. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration […] The post Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Constitutional review: Ibibios oppose creation of Obolo state from A’Ibom

We must have Obolo state – Obolos insist  From Isaac Job, Uyo The Ibibios have opposed the demand for the creation of an Obolo state from Akwa Ibom state, saying they will not concede any part of their land currently occupied by the Obolo people. This was the position of the Ifim Ibom Ibibio, the […] The post Constitutional review: Ibibios oppose creation of Obolo state from A’Ibom appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Top Golden Visa Destinations for Nigerians in 2024: Portugal Leads as Investors Seek Security and Global Mobility

Golden Visas open doors to the world — and Nigerian investors are seizing the opportunity. In 2024, demand surged as read more Top Golden Visa Destinations for Nigerians in 2024: Portugal Leads as Investors Seek Security and Global Mobility

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7 d. ago Security: Gani Adams pledges readiness to collaborate with Nigeria Customs

Tribune Online Security: Gani Adams pledges readiness to collaborate with Nigeria Customs The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, on Wednesday expressed his readiness to collaborate with the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) in any capacity to ensure adequate security within the Command. Security: Gani Adams pledges readiness to collaborate with Nigeria Customs Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Localised solutions: How Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu’s ColdHubs turns food waste into rural wealth

Every morning in Nigeria’s sprawling open-air markets, traders like Sadisu Sani race the sun to sell crates of fresh tomatoes, read more Localised solutions: How Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu’s ColdHubs turns food waste into rural wealth

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7 d. ago Stop digging up negative videos about security agencies – FCT police spokesperson urges Nigerians

By John Ogunsemore The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh has advocated a shift in narrative in the way Nigerians relate with security agencies. She urged Nigerians to begin highlighting the countless acts of bravery, sacrifice, and gallantry shown by security agents instead of constantly digging up negative videos about […] The post Stop digging up negative videos about security agencies – FCT police spokesperson urges Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago “Stop Digging Up Negative VIdeos About Police, Others” – FCT Command Urges Nigerians

Federal Capital Territory Police Command has appealed to Nigerians to start making positive narrative about security agencies in the country. The Command stated that the effort will help in combating crimes and makes criminal elements understand the consequences of their actions. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the appeal was made in a statement by Spokesperson for […] The post “Stop Digging Up Negative VIdeos About Police, Others” – FCT Command Urges Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago ONSA, UK High Commission train Nigerian security agencies on fight against terrorism

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), has commenced a three-week capacity-building course to empower the military, security and Intelligence agencies in combatting terrorism, violent extremism and other violent crimes bedeviling the country. The training, organized in collaboration with the British High Commission, at the ONSA headquarters, […] The post ONSA, UK High Commission train Nigerian security agencies on fight against terrorism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NDE honours retirees, promises to utilise expertise for job creation

Tribune Online NDE honours retirees, promises to utilise expertise for job creation He stressed that appreciating staff who contribute to the success of an agency's programmes and projects must become the norm, not the exception. NDE honours retirees, promises to utilise expertise for job creation Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Account for security votes spending, invite EFCC, ICPC, SERAP tells 36 govs

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to Nigeria’s 36 state governors, urging them to promptly account for the spending of public funds in the name of ‘security votes’ by their states since May 29, 2023 to guarantee and ensure the security of life and property of Nigerians resident […] The post Account for security votes spending, invite EFCC, ICPC, SERAP tells 36 govs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nigerian Army remains cornerstone of national defense – COAS

From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s pivotal role in securing the nation, stating that at 162 years, the Army remains a cornerstone of Nigeria’s national defense.  He made the declaration during an interdenominational church service marking the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL […] The post Nigerian Army remains cornerstone of national defense – COAS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago SSDC MD, Usoro Akpabio unveils vision to make S’South cocoa processing hub

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja The newly confirmed Managing Director of the South-south Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio, has vowed to deliver an ambitious development strategy centred on job creation, agricultural value chains, and the transformation of rural infrastructure across the region. Akpabio outlined this vision following a high-level meeting with executives of the World […] The post SSDC MD, Usoro Akpabio unveils vision to make S’South cocoa processing hub appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Towards A Justiciable National Security System For The Nigerian People

A diagnosis of the Nigerian Security problems cannot but begin from their  social ,political and economic root causes .These, as it were, seeds of the long standing challenges to Nigerian Security , are as follows: 1) The competition for dwindling natural resources. Principally because of the effects of climatic change and global warming. 2) Consequent […]

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2 w. ago Niger: COAS visits troops after bloody encounter with terrorists

Tribune Online Niger: COAS visits troops after bloody encounter with terrorists The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has departed for Niger to visit troops of the Nigerian Army and assess the recent security situation in the area following recent encounter with terrorists in the area. Niger: COAS visits troops after bloody encounter with terrorists Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Brazil’s $1bn Agric Deal To Transform Farming In Nigeria — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has declared that the $1 billion Green Imperative Programme, backed by the government of Brazil, will transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector by ushering in a new era of mechanised farming, job creation, and food security. Speaking on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving the Vice President of Brazil, Geraldo Alckmin, President […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu Hosts Queen Of Denmark, Seeks Investment In Livestock, Education

President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the importance of expanding Nigeria’s dairy and livestock economy, noting that with the country’s growing population, the sector holds enormous potential for job creation, rural development, and food security. The President spoke on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark, who is visiting Nigeria […]

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