33 h. ago Zamfara Tertiary Schools Not Under Security Threats, Say Officials

The two tertiary institutions in Zamfara State, Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS) and the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gusau, have said they were not experiencing serious security challenges on their campuses. In separate interviews with LEADERSHIP, senior officials of the tertiary schools said their authorities were working with security agencies and vigilante groups to keep […]

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44 h. ago Ekiti govt begins training of 500 newly recruited Amotekun, anti

Tribune Online Ekiti govt begins training of 500 newly recruited Amotekun, anti-grazing corps The Ekiti State Government has announced the commencement of a three-week training programme for 500 newly recruited officers and personnel of the Amotekun, Anti-Grazing, and Agro-Marshal Corps. Ekiti govt begins training of 500 newly recruited Amotekun, anti-grazing corps Tribune Online

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45 h. 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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2 d. ago Federal Gov’t Surmounting Inherited Security challenges — NSA

National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that  President Bola Tinubu-led administration remained firm in surmounting inherited security challenges threatening the nation’s unity and future. He emphasised a shift in the national security architecture where veterans remain vital components. Ribadu stated this at the 50th anniversary of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) 18 […]

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3 d. ago How Tinubu’s govt is surmounting inherited intractable security challenges – NSA

Tribune Online How Tinubu’s govt is surmounting inherited intractable security challenges – NSA “When this administration took office in May 2023, Nigeria faced..." How Tinubu’s govt is surmounting inherited intractable security challenges – NSA Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Niger Emirate convenes security summit to address security challenges 

From John Adams, Minna   Worried by the recent escalation in bandits attacks on some communities across Kontagora Emirate Council in Niger state, critical stakeholders from the Emirate Council have agreed to convene an emergency security summit with a view to come up with a workable solution towards addressing the growing level security challenge in […] The post Insecurity: Niger Emirate convenes security summit to address security challenges  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago FG reaffirms commitment to tackling food security challenges in Borno

Tribune Online FG reaffirms commitment to tackling food security challenges in Borno The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with farmers, displaced families, and local leaders to address food security challenges. FG reaffirms commitment to tackling food security challenges in Borno Tribune Online

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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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1 week ago Insecurity: Failure to prosecute perpetrators encourages criminals — Reps

Tribune Online Insecurity: Failure to prosecute perpetrators encourages criminals — Reps The Ad-hoc Committee mandated to convene a Special Security Conference on the security challenges in Plateau State and beyond pledged its resolve to proffer lasting solutions to the insecurity challenges across the country. Insecurity: Failure to prosecute perpetrators encourages criminals — Reps Tribune Online

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1 week ago Niger varsity suspends lecturer as students protest killing of 300 level colleague

As House of Assembly moves to address security challenges in the institution From John Adams, Minna Niger State owned Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU) Lapai has suspended all academic activities following sustained protests by the students of the institution over the murder of a 300 level student by unknown hoodlums. Although the University declared Tuesday, […] The post Niger varsity suspends lecturer as students protest killing of 300 level colleague appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Follow President Tinubu’s roadmap to security in Benue – Ortom tells Alia

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The immediate past Governor of Benue state, Chief Samuel Ortom has advised the Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia to adopt the security roadmap that President Bola Tinubu personally crafted for him in solving the security challenges in the state. Chief Ortom made this call in a statement signed by his Media […] The post Follow President Tinubu’s roadmap to security in Benue – Ortom tells Alia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago WEEK BRIEF: Tinubu visits Benue, Atiku’s coalition takes shape, 2027 power games, other top news

Tribune Online WEEK BRIEF: Tinubu visits Benue, Atiku’s coalition takes shape, 2027 power games, other top news The past week in Nigeria unfolded with a mix of high-stakes diplomacy, early political manoeuvring for 2027, deepening regional security challenges, WEEK BRIEF: Tinubu visits Benue, Atiku’s coalition takes shape, 2027 power games, other top news Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue: Alia calls for unity of purpose to surmount security challenges

BIPC boss buries father From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has called for unity of purpose to overcome the challenges bedevilling the state. Governor Alia made this statement on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Tse Antor, Mbaduku in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State, during the burial of Pa […] The post Benue: Alia calls for unity of purpose to surmount security challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago C&S Church advocates shift from military tactics to dialogue in tackling insecurity

Tribune Online C&S Church advocates shift from military tactics to dialogue in tackling insecurity The Eternal Sacred Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) has advocated a shift from Nigeria’s current kinetic approach to a more holistic and non-kinetic strategy in addressing the nation’s persistent security challenges. The church, noting that sustained military interventions have yet to yield the desired peace and stability, called on the government and stakeholders […] C&S Church advocates shift from military tactics to dialogue in tackling insecurity Tribune Online

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2 w. ago DHQ seeks media support as key player in fight against terrorism

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, on Thursday said that the media remains a powerful tool in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other security challenges bedevilling the country. The CDS, who said the military had been contending with an array of adaptive and unconventional threats from non-state […] The post DHQ seeks media support as key player in fight against terrorism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insurgency: Army Chief, Oluyede seeks media collaboration in addressing insecurity

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has called for collaboration between the media and the Nigerian army to win the fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other security challenges bedeviling the nation. He said the collaboration has become necessary saying the Nigerian Army, had strived to […] The post Insurgency: Army Chief, Oluyede seeks media collaboration in addressing insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago COAS seeks media collaboration in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges

Tribune Online COAS seeks media collaboration in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges He said the training was part of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to enhancing civil-military relations and fostering an informed, professional, and secure information environment. COAS seeks media collaboration in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Deputy speaker urges security agencies to collaborate

Benjamin Kalu has urged security agencies to collaborate in addressing the growing security challenges in the country. read more Benue killings: Deputy speaker urges security agencies to collaborate

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3 w. ago Tinubu calls for collaborative efforts to surmount security challenges

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja President Bola Tinubu said the current security challenges require collaborative efforts by security agencies and other stakeholders to surmount. He spoke at the Legislative Dialogue organised by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, in collaboration with the office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), yesterday, in Abuja. Tinubu, who […] The post Tinubu calls for collaborative efforts to surmount security challenges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘Beyond insecurity, entrepreneurs must see investment opportunities along Warri

Calls have been intensified for entrepreneurs and investors to look beyond the present security challenge in Abraka town, Delta State, read more ‘Beyond insecurity, entrepreneurs must see investment opportunities along Warri-Itakpe railway corridor’

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