4 h. ago Ashimolowo urges FG to train corps members in security awareness

Pastor Ashimolowo urges the FG to train NYSC corps members in security awareness to help detect community-level threats and improve national security. Read More: https://punchng.com/ashimolowo-urges-fg-to-train-corps-members-in-security-awareness/

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5 h. ago 12,000 Lives Lost, 420 Communities Attacked In 25 Years — Gov Mutfwang

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has disclosed that over 420 communities were attacked, nearly 12,000 lives lost, and countless livelihoods destroyed by bandits in the state between 2001 and May 2025. The governor disclosed this at the North Central Zonal Public Hearing of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security Summit held in Jos, the […]

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6 h. ago Terrorism: Oshiomhole Faults Judge For Reducing Death Sentence To 20

Senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned what he described as a disturbing judicial trend where convictions for capital offences were being reduced to lesser prison sentences, warning that such decisions undermined the rule of law and public confidence in the justice system. Speaking during Senate deliberations on national security on Wednesday, […]

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8 h. ago Alaafin Advocates Inclusion Of Traditional Rulers, Native Intelligence In Terrorism Fight

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has called for urgent integration of traditional institutions and native intelligence into the country’s national counter-terrorism strategy to address the country’s complex security challenges. Oba Owoade stressed that unless and until development challenges were seriously addressed via a genuinely people-oriented development strategy, enduring security is likely to […]

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9 h. ago Senator Abaribe Slams Fellow Senators For Not Calling Out Tinubu Govt. Over Worsening Insecurity

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has taken a swipe at his colleagues in the National Assembly over their handling of the security crisis rocking Nigeria. While speaking on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, November 26, Abaribe argued that his colleagues who are mostly from the ruling party always find way to draw comparison between insecurity […] The post Senator Abaribe Slams Fellow Senators For Not Calling Out Tinubu Govt. Over Worsening Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, ordering an unprecedented surge in military and police recruitment as read more Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

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15 h. ago Modern tech, old laws: Inside Nigeria’s race to protect digital rights

Nigerian lawmakers and experts are pushing to update outdated laws to protect digital rights, balancing national security with human rights online. Read More: https://punchng.com/modern-tech-old-laws-inside-nigerias-race-to-protect-digital-rights/

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16 h. ago Southern Governors Renew Commitment To Regional Security, National Unity

The joint Southern Governors’ Forum and the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council reaffirmed their commitment to national unity, enhanced regional cooperation, and the strengthening of an inclusive and secure federation on Wednesday. In a communiqué issued after their joint meeting at the Iperu residence of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, they pledged to intensify efforts […]

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23 h. ago Reps restate commitment toward finding solutions to ravaging insecurity 

The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, gave the assurance in Abuja during the resumed debate on national security.

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24 h. ago Insecurity: Tinubu urges National Assembly to legalise state police

President Tinubu calls on the National Assembly to review laws and legalise state police to combat rising insecurity and support local security outfits. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-tinubu-urges-national-assembly-to-legalise-state-police/

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24 h. ago Tinubu Declares Emergency On Sucurity In Nigeria, Orders Army, Police to Recruit More Personnel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s security situation, citing the need to respond decisively to emerging threats across the country. In a statement personally signed by him, President Tinubu said the development followed a review of the nation’s security landscape, prompting him to “declare a nationwide security emergency and […] The post Tinubu Declares Emergency On Sucurity In Nigeria, Orders Army, Police to Recruit More Personnel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, Orders Massive Police, Army Recruitments

President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, unveiling sweeping measures that include the largest police and military recruitment drive in recent years. The move comes as Nigeria grapples with a resurgence of violent attacks across several states. In a national statement released on Wednesday night, the President said the scale and intensity of […]

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25 h. ago Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Armed Forces To Recruit More Personnel

President Bola Tinubu also ordered additional recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force to combat the security challenges. The post Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Armed Forces To Recruit More Personnel appeared first on Channels Television.

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26 h. ago PSC, NPF Begin Recruitment Of 30,000 Policemen To Bolster Security

Following the presidential directive to bolster the numerical strength of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and enhance national security, the Police Service Commission (PSC) and the NPF have established a joint ad-hoc committee to drive the immediate commencement of the recruitment of 30,000 new police personnel. The ad-hoc committee was inaugurated on Wednesday in Abuja […]

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26 h. ago UPDATED: Tinubu declares security emergency, orders 20,000 new police recruits

President Tinubu declares a nationwide security emergency, ordering the recruitment of 20,000 new police officers to combat rising insecurity across Nigeri Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-tinubu-declares-security-emergency-orders-20000-new-police-recruits/

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26 h. ago Tinubu declares security emergency, orders 20,000 new police recruits

President Tinubu declares a Nigeria security emergency, ordering the recruitment of 20,000 new police officers to tackle rising insecurity nationwide. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-tinubu-declares-security-emergency-orders-20000-new-police-recruits/

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28 h. ago Senate Dissolves Air Force, National Security Committees, Orders Briefings Within One Week

It mandated its committees on Army, Defence, Police affairs, Interior and Special duties to jointly conduct the probe and report back to the chamber. The post Senate Dissolves Air Force, National Security Committees, Orders Briefings Within One Week appeared first on Channels Television.

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37 h. ago TETFund spends N30bn to strengthen security in nation’s tertiary institutions

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), says it has invested more than N30 billion to strengthen security in tertiary institutions read more TETFund spends N30bn to strengthen security in nation’s tertiary institutions

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37 h. ago US Officials Present As Nigerian Lawmakers Debate Security Crisis

It was a day of lamentations in the House of Representatives on Tuesday as lawmakers expressed deep sorrows over the rising insecurity across the country. The House dedicated the plenary session to deliberate on the state of national security with a view to identifying the causes, effects and proffering solutions which would be conveyed via […]

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45 h. ago US Officials, Others Present As Lawmakers Lament Over Insecurity At Special Plenary

It was a day of lamentations in the House of Representatives on Tuesday as lawmakers expressed deep sorrows over the rising insecurity across the country. The House dedicated the plenary session to deliberate on the state of national security with a view to identifying the causes, effects and proffering solutions which would be conveyed via […]

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