2 h. ago Fake News, Malicious Propaganda Affect Troops’ Morale, Undermine National Security — COAS

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has warned that misinformation, fake news, and malicious propaganda can affect troops’ morale, undermine operational successes, and erode public trust. Lt.-Gen. Shaibu also described the media as a powerful instrument for shaping public perception, influencing attitudes and fostering national unity. The Army Chief, who was represented by […]

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2 h. ago Court Warns Sowore, Threatens Bail Revocation Over Alleged Defamatory Social Media Posts

A Federal High Court in Abuja has warned politician and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, against making further public statements considered detrimental to national peace and security on social media. In a ruling on Tuesday, Justice Mohammed Umar cautioned that the court would not hesitate to revoke Sowore’s bail if he repeated such actions. The […]

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2 h. ago US Lawmakers Hold Briefing On Rising Attacks, ‘Persecution’ Of Christians In Nigeria Wednesday

The United States House Appropriations Committee will this Tuesday hold a high-level congressional briefing to address the rising violence and alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. According to a notice shared by US Congressman Riley Moore on X, the session will be convened by House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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3 h. ago Senate Reconstitutes Security, Airforce, National Planning Committees

The reconstitution, according to the leadership, is part of efforts to strengthen its oversight and improve response, particularly to emerging national security issues. The post Senate Reconstitutes Security, Airforce, National Planning Committees appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Senate Reconstitutes Security, Air Force, National Planning Committees

The reconstitution, according to the leadership, is part of efforts to strengthen its oversight and improve response, particularly to emerging national security issues. The post Senate Reconstitutes Security, Air Force, National Planning Committees appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Abducted Niger Schoolchildren Will Be Back Soon, Says Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has visited the Kontagora Catholic Diocese over the abducted St Mary’s Catholic School Papiri children and staff assuring that ” the children are doing fine and will be back soon”. He said this when he was received by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Reverend Bulus Dauwa […]

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18 h. ago Defence Minister, Badaru Resigns On Health Grounds Amid Tinubu’s Declaration Of National Security Emergency

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted the resignation and thanked Abubakar for his services to the nation. President Tinubu will likely […] The post Defence Minister, Badaru Resigns On Health Grounds Amid Tinubu’s Declaration Of National Security Emergency appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. ago Workers storm National Assembly over new social security bill

The bill seeks to harmonise the existing Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) Act and the Employees’ Compensation Act

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30 h. ago We’ll soon name terrorists, their financiers — Tinubu’s spokesman

Since the events of 9/11, terrorism has been treated as a global security issue. Any nation where terrorists operate becomes a concern to the rest of the world.

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31 h. ago Kano debunks security threat rumours, warns against fake news

The Kano State Government dismisses rumours of an impending security threat, assuring residents the state is safe and warning against spreading fake news. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-debunks-security-threat-rumours-warns-against-fake-news/

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47 h. ago Group hails Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency declaration

A conservative group applauds President Tinubu for declaring a nationwide security emergency, calling it a necessary step to combat abductions in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-hails-tinubus-nationwide-security-emergency-declaration/

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53 h. ago Beef up security around schools nationwide to prevent kidnapping, Soyinka urges FG

Disturbed by the rising wave of insecurity especially attacks and kidnapping of school pupils, Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has

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57 h. ago National Sports Commission Criminalises Age Falsification In Sports

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has secured the approval of the National Council of Sports for a landmark policy that formally criminalises and institutionalises sanctions against age falsification in Nigerian sports. According to a statement signed by Dr.Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press National Sports Commission, (NSC),the policy which was endorsed at the 2nd National Council on […]

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3 d. ago Bayelsa, Kaduna To Host 2028, 2030 National Sports Festivals

By AFFA ACHO, Abuja In what will go down as another milestone for the Country’s Sports development, the National Sports commission, NSC, has secured host states for the 2028 and 2030 National Sports Festivals. According to a statement signed by Dr. Kehinde Ajayi, Director, Press National Sports Commission, (NSC), the 2028 Games will be held […]

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3 d. ago Jimoh Ibrahim urges Nigerians to support Tinubu’s economic, security reforms

Senator Jimoh Ibrahim calls on Nigerians to support President Tinubu’s reforms in economy and security, calling them vital for national stability and growt Read More: https://punchng.com/jimoh-ibrahim-urges-nigerians-to-support-tinubus-economic-security-reforms/

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4 d. ago Romanian defence minister quits after admitting error in academic record

Romania’s defence minister has resigned after admitting to a mistake on his CV regarding his university education, citing national security concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/romanian-defence-minister-quits-after-admitting-error-in-academic-record/

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4 d. ago PICTORIAL: Shettima, Ribadu Arrive Bauchi For Sheikh Dahiru’s Burial

Vice President Kashim Shettima and National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Friday arrived in Bauchi for the burial of the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Shettima and Ribadu landed at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport at about 1:35pm, where they were received by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, […]

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4 d. ago Israeli military kills two Palestinians after they appear to surrender

Israel’s far-right national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir, publicly backed the officers, saying “terrorists must die”.

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4 d. ago Trump Vows To ‘Permanently Pause Migration’ From Poorer Nations

United States President Donald Trump has vowed to “permanently pause migration” from poorer nations in a late-night, anti-immigrant post on social media, describing the measure as a national security necessity. The post on the US Thanksgiving followed the Wednesday shooting of two National Guard members deployed to patrol Washington, D.C., where one of them died […]

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4 d. ago MATAN unveils digital food security initiative to tackle hunger, insecurity

The MATAN Food Bank Professionals Association of Nigeria has launched a bold, technology-driven programme aimed at ending hunger and strengthening food security across the country with the rollout of its Automated MATAN Food Security Initiative (AMESI/METS). The national flag-off, which attracted farmers and stakeholders from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, marked the […]

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