46 h. ago FG seeks stronger EU security collaboration to tackle terrorism, banditry

The Nigerian Minister of Defense, Badaru Abubakar, has announced plans to strengthen defense cooperation with the European Union to combat terrorism and banditry in the country. This development was disclosed on Monday during a meeting with the Director of Peace Partnership and Crisis Management Department of the European External Action Service in Brussels, at the Read More

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3 d. ago US Seeks Stronger Engagement With Nigeria, Says Trump’s Envoy

The United States administration under President Donald Trump has indicated strong interest in deepening direct engagement with Nigeria as a cornerstone of US relations with Africa. A State Department representative and Senior Advisor for Africa, Mr. Massad Boulos stated this when he was received by President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Paris, France. Presidential spokesman, […]

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5 d. ago Police Affairs Minister Seeks Holistic Approach To Tackle Terrorism 

Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has called for holistic and multifaceted approach among security agencies in order to address the challenges of terrorism. Gaidam stated that implementing the international standard and good practice of sound, modern, integrated, and cooperative border management will go a long way in putting an end to this threat. […]

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5 d. ago Anambra police, tourism ministry collaborate to boost security at Tourist Hubs

In a bid to strengthen safety across Anambra State’s vibrant entertainment and tourism sectors, the Anambra State Police Command, led read more Anambra police, tourism ministry collaborate to boost security at Tourist Hubs

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5 d. ago Kwara CP promises to tackle criminals through community policing

The new Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr Adekimi Ojo, has vowed to lead a security-focused administration driven by professionalism, discipline, and collaboration with community stakeholders. Addressing journalists during his maiden press briefing in Ilorin on Thursday, Ojo said that the command under his leadership would encourage Community policing to tackle criminal activities in Read More

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6 d. ago INEC Chair Yakubu Seeks Stronger Regional Collaboration As ECONEC General Assembly Begins In Banjul

The chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for stronger ties and deeper collaboration among Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in the West African sub-region. According to Prof. Yakubu, working more closely together, was key to deepening democratic governance across the region. The INEC chairman made the call on Thursday […]

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6 d. ago Tackling terrorism in Nigeria needs a full approach – Gaidam

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Minister of Police Affairs Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has said fighting terrorism in Nigeria takes a broad, teamwork approach among security agencies. He spoke at a stakeholders’ conference on security, themed “A Path to Regional Cooperation”, held by the Ministry of Police Affairs, Nigeria Police Force, and National Central Bureau (NCB). “Implementing […] The post Tackling terrorism in Nigeria needs a full approach – Gaidam appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Ogun, Osun river basin demands accountability, collaboration to achieve food security

The newly appointed Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Mr Ayobami Oyalowo, on Wednesday, pledged to prioritise accountability and collaboration to achieve President Bola Tinubu’s food security agenda. Oyalowo described Tinubu as a leader who is so committed to achieving food security and therefore deserves the support of all Nigerians Read More

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6 d. ago FG seeks stronger accountability, transparency with performance management

In a bid to strengthen service delivery, the Federal Government on Wednesday, inaugurated the Performance Management System in the Office read more FG seeks stronger accountability, transparency with performance management

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6 d. ago EFCC, Army, NIS join forces against terrorist financing in South

By Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has strengthened its partnership with the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to tackle terrorist financing in the South-East. This renewed collaboration was highlighted during two key visits by the EFCC’s Acting Zonal Director of the Enugu Zonal Directorate, Assistant Commander Aisha […] The post EFCC, Army, NIS join forces against terrorist financing in South-East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Nigerian Police Partner INTERPOL To Strengthen Data Sharing For Regional Security

In a move aimed at significantly enhancing internal security and law enforcement capabilities through international partnership and collaboration, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, who doubles as the Chairman of the West African Chiefs of Police Committee (WAPCCO), on Tuesday, played host to a delegation from INTERPOL led by Mr Cyril Gout, the […]

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1 week ago Why kidnappers remain ruthless despite military crackdown —Retired generals

Retired military generals have provided insights into why kidnappers have remained ruthless despite the spirited efforts of security operatives in the country. The security experts attributed the unabated kidnapping activities to the compromise of some security operatives and community leaders, and insufficient collaboration among security agencies. Kidnapping is a major security threat in the country, Read More

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1 week ago Decongestion: LACON collaborates with foundation, secures release of seven inmates

Tribune Online Decongestion: LACON collaborates with foundation, secures release of seven inmates The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON) in partnership with the Harrison Goday Foundation recently secured the release of seven convicted inmates who were sentenced to various fines from the medium-security custodian center, Nasarawa state command and medium security custodian centre Suleja in Niger state. Decongestion: LACON collaborates with foundation, secures release of seven inmates Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Northern elders commend Tinubu, Matawalle over improved security

The Northern Elders Political Development Group has praised President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, for their collaborative efforts in enhancing security in the North-West region of Nigeria. In a statement issued by its Secretary, Dr. Adamu Giwa, in Kaduna on Tuesday, Read More

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2 w. ago Northern elders commend Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS for improved security in North

From Sola Ojo, Abuja   The Northern Elders Political Development group has commended Minister of State Defense Mohammed Bello Matawalle and Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa for their collaborative efforts with other security apparatus in improving security in the North West region.  The Forum’s Secretary, Dr. Adamu Lawal Giwa, in a statement on […] The post Northern elders commend Tinubu, Matawalle, CDS for improved security in North-West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Northern elders hail Matawalle, CDS over improved security in N’ West

The Northern Elders Political Development group has hailed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa for their collaborative efforts in improving security in the North West region of the country. A statement by the group’s Secretary, Dr. Adamu Giwa, in Kaduna on Tuesday, noted that Read More

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2 w. ago NSA seeks religious leaders’collaboration against terrorism, extremism

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has called for greater collaboration between religious leaders, communities, security agencies, and the government in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Ribadu made this call on Sunday in his Eid-el-Fitr message to the Muslim community, emphasizing that their collective efforts are essential for strengthening national security. Ribadu urged Nigerians Read More

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2 w. ago Tinubu meets Saint Kitts and Nevis leader, seek stronger ties

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday made case for stronger economic ties between Africa nations and their Caribbean Island counterparts. Tinubu read more Tinubu meets Saint Kitts and Nevis leader, seek stronger ties

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2 w. ago FG moves to secure return of smuggled baby gorilla from Turkey

The Federal Government of Nigeria is collaborating with Turkish authorities to secure the safe return of a baby gorilla that read more FG moves to secure return of smuggled baby gorilla from Turkey

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2 w. ago Stop criminals’ access to resources, Ibas tells NSCDC, others

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has charged paramilitary agencies to increase patrols in order to avert crime in the state. Also, Ibas harped on collaboration among various security agencies in the state to keep the state safer and peaceful, saying there could not be any meaningful development without a Read More

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