4 d. ago [VIDEO] Bello Turji Not In Hiding, Can Be Apprehended Within 24 Hours — Security Expert

Turji, over the weekend, alleged to have maintained a relationship with the current Defense Minister, Bello Matawalle, and some former Northern governors.  The post [VIDEO] Bello Turji Not In Hiding, Can Be Apprehended Within 24 Hours — Security Expert appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s security successes depend on collective effort — Defence minister

THE Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria’s security successes are the result of collective effort, stressing that no single service or individual can secure the nation alone.

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8 d. ago Leader Of Benin Republic Failed Coup Hiding In Togo, Says Beninese Officials

The ringleader of the recent botched coup in Benin Republic, Pascal Tigri, identified along with his accomplices, is reportedly hiding in Togo, according to Beninese officials. Beninese soldiers, with support from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, thwarted the coup attempt and subsequently identified Tigri as the mastermind. While Nigeria conducted targeted airstrikes on fleeing plotters, Tigri’s […]

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1 week ago France helped Benin in thwarting weekend coup attempt – Official

France provided logistical and surveillance support to Benin, helping to thwart a coup attempt over the weekend, an official from Macron’s office confirmed Read More: https://punchng.com/france-helped-benin-in-thwarting-weekend-coup-attempt-official/

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1 week ago Coup Attempt: Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval To Deploy Troops To Benin Republic

Tinubu explained that the Government of Benin had urgently appealed for exceptional air support from Nigeria’s Armed Forces. The post Coup Attempt: Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval To Deploy Troops To Benin Republic appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Coup: Tinubu seeks senate approval for troop deployment to Benin

President Tinubu requests the Nigerian Senate’s consent for troop deployment to Benin to support peace and stability after a failed coup attempt. Read More: https://punchng.com/coup-tinubu-seeks-senate-approval-for-troop-deployment-to-benin/

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1 week ago Coup: Tinubu seeks senate approval for troop deployment in Benin

President Tinubu requests Senate approval for troop deployment to Benin to support a peace mission following a failed coup attempt against President Talon. Read More: https://punchng.com/coup-tinubu-seeks-senate-approval-for-troop-deployment-to-benin/

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2 w. ago Security expert reiterates call for comprehensive border fencing

He urged the Nigerian government to prioritise the fencing of the country’s borderlands, drawing inspiration...

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2 w. ago Nigerians’ll enjoy improved security, new defence minister pledges

Nigeria’s new Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa, vows to deliver improved security, promising tangible results for citizens in the shortest time poss Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeriansll-enjoy-improved-security-new-defence-minister-pledges/

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2 w. ago Five major points new Defense Minister tells senate on ending terrorism

Gen Musa criticised Nigeria’s slow justice system, especially

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2 w. ago Drug War: NCWS Hails Tinubu, Marwa, Seeks Collaboration With NDLEA

The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) Nigeria has commended President Bola Tinubu over the reappointment of Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as chairman/chief executive officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another term of five years, a decision the Council said will further strengthen and consolidate the ongoing effort against substance […]

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2 w. ago We’re not here to party, Army commander vows to crush banditry

Army Commander Maj. Gen. Warrah Idris orders troops to crush banditry in Nigeria’s North West with a new, high-intensity phase of military operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/were-not-here-to-party-army-commander-vows-to-crush-banditry/

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Nigeria can win war against insurgency — Gen Musa

“The important thing is for us to take ownership of the fight and our country

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2 w. ago Akpabio urges proper screening of defence minister nominee Musa, says Trump watching

Nigeria’s Senate grills defence minister nominee, Gen. Christopher Musa, on national security. Akpabio insists on a thorough screening amid public concern. Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-urges-proper-screening-of-defence-minister-nominee-musa-says-trump-watching/

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2 w. ago “Some Politicians Finance Terrorism In Nigeria, But Their Names Kept Secret” – Ex

Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd.), has admitted that some politicians in Nigeria are financing terrorism. Mr Irabor however stated that the identities of those involved will not be made public because the trials conducted while he was in office were held “away from public consumption.” Irabor made the revelation during an […] The post “Some Politicians Finance Terrorism In Nigeria, But Their Names Kept Secret” – Ex-CDS Lucky Irabor appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago GEN Nigeria, others charge indigenous enterprises on new technology

Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN Nigeria), in collaboration with Fidelity Bank Plc and other organisations, has encouraged young entrepreneurs from Nigeria to adopt new technologies, especially Artificial Intelligence (AI), in their business operations. He made the call at the Youth Entrepreneurship Dialogue, tagged “Building the future with AI: Technology, Talent, and Transformation Entrepreneurship”, held at the […]

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3 w. ago Gen Z In Nigeria Supporting Coups Don’t Understand Consequences Of Military Dictatorship — Security Expert

Gen Z protesters in Madagascar, Nepal, and Kenya have shaped political change in recent years, but Kabiru Adamu warns that such agitation can create openings for anti-democratic actors. The post Gen Z In Nigeria Supporting Coups Don’t Understand Consequences Of Military Dictatorship — Security Expert appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Ethnic, Religious Divisions Threatening Nigeria’s Survival – Agwai

A former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, has warned that Nigeria risks deeper insecurity and national fragility unless it confronts worsening ethnic and religious divisions. He attributed these to elite’s struggle for power and resources. “It is we, the elite, that are the problem. It is not the farmer in my […]

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3 w. ago The danger our muddled perspective of religion and secularism portends for our national security

Nigeria was still grappling with the disturbing murder of Brig. Gen. Musa Uba by suspected bandits when another shocking incident read more The danger our muddled perspective of religion and secularism portends for our national security

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Expert Tasks Political Actors On Nigeria’s Survival, Peace

Following the rising security challenges confronting Nigeria, a security expert, Dr Ibrahim Ajia, has called on political actors to suspend their 2027 political aspirations by uniting for the nation’s security and the safety of innocent citizens. Ajia, who made the call in an interview with LEADERSHIP, noted that, “It is only when we have a […]

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