9 h. ago FG insists security challenges not religious as Nigeria records 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals

The Federal Government has clarified that Nigeria’s security challenges are not driven by religion, noting that between 2017 and 2025, read more FG insists security challenges not religious as Nigeria records 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals

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14 h. ago ‘Nigeria’s Insecurity Not Driven By Religion’, AGF Fagbemi Tells US Delegation

Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has dismissed claims linking Nigeria’s security challenges to religion, stressing that such narratives were misleading. Fagbemi stated this after a closed-door meeting on Tuesday in Abuja with a high-level United States delegation led by Riley Barnes, the US Assistant Secretary of State […]

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32 h. ago Tinubu Acting Decisively To Address Nigeria’s Security Challenges, Says Shettima

Shettima assured that the Tinubu administration is determined to support the security establishment in Nigeria. The post Tinubu Acting Decisively To Address Nigeria’s Security Challenges, Says Shettima appeared first on Channels Television.

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51 h. ago New Defence Minister: Legal luminaries challenge efficacy of appointment as insecurity worsens

As Nigeria grapples with escalating security challenges, marked by increased killings and criminal activities, the effectiveness of recent appointments, including that of the new Minister of Defence, has come under scrutiny from legal minds. The debate centres on Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which clearly establishes that “The security and welfare of […]

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3 d. ago ‘France Ready To Assist Nigeria On Insecurity’, Macron Says After Phone Call With Tinubu

France President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his country’s firm solidarity with Nigeria as the nation confronts a range of security challenges, particularly the persistent threat of terrorism in the North. In a statement on his X handle on Sunday after speaking with President Bola Tinubu on television, Macron said he reaffirmed France’s readiness to intensify […]

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3 d. ago Food security, youth employment challenges form focus of Make

…Hope rises that Agrictech, agripreneur, and employment which had a handshake in PH may give birth to an agric revolution read more Food security, youth employment challenges form focus of Make-in-Nigeria 2025 conference in PH

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4 d. ago Why I told US Congress that Nigeria needs external help to defeat terrorism —Prof. Ebenezer Obadare

Professor Ebenezer Babatunde Obadare is a Nigerian-American academic who is the Douglas Dillon Senior Fellow for Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington DC. In this interview by LASISI OLAGUNJU, he speaks on the security challenges confronting Nigeria and on his offerings at the American Congressional hearing on Nigeria held in the […]

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4 d. ago How would you rate President Bola Tinubu on his handling of current security challenges in Nigeria?

In recent times, especially since United States President Donald Trump classified Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, insecurity in Nigeria has spiked to an alarming rate, with mass kidnapping and terrorism making headlines daily. How can President Bola Tinubu be rated on how he is handling these security challenges? KINGSLEY ALUMONA brings the opinion […]

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5 d. ago Inuwa Yahaya, Gates Foundation Partner To Strengthen Polio Immunisation

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya met with a delegation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Thursday to deepen collaboration on improving polio immunisation coverage in hard-to-reach and security-challenged communities across Northern Nigeria. This was disclosed in a press statement issued yesterday by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe. The meeting, held […]

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7 d. ago Yari dismisses calls for US intervention in Nigeria’s security challenges

Senator Abdulaziz Yari dismisses calls for US intervention in Nigeria’s security challenges, urging the nation’s elite to solve the country’s problems. Read More: https://punchng.com/yari-dismisses-calls-for-us-intervention-in-nigerias-security-challenges/

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7 d. ago Tinubu’s Govt Doesn’t Tolerate Negotiation With Terrorists, Bwala Insists

Bwala explained that Nigeria’s security challenges are often so multifaceted that they can push any administration into tough, sometimes unconventional, choices. The post Tinubu’s Govt Doesn’t Tolerate Negotiation With Terrorists, Bwala Insists appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Tinubu’s Govt Doesn’t Tolerate Negotiation With Terrorists, Presidency Insists

It explained that Nigeria’s security challenges are often so multifaceted that they can push any administration into tough, sometimes unconventional, choices. The post Tinubu’s Govt Doesn’t Tolerate Negotiation With Terrorists, Presidency Insists appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago National Defence College seeks TETFund’s support to boost research, curriculum overhaul

The Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC), Rear Admiral Abdullahi Ahmed, has called on the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support the College in strengthening its research capacity and updating its curriculum to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, including the integration of Artificial Intelligence.

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s Centralised Policing Model Can No Longer Meet Demands – Northern Leaders

The Northern leaders reaffirmed support for the swift implementation of state policing reform as a critical and effective mechanism to tackle the present security challenges bedevilling the country. The post Nigeria’s Centralised Policing Model Can No Longer Meet Demands – Northern Leaders appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Security agencies urged to tame escalating challenges facing Nigeria

They urged the government to prioritise intelligence-sharing, joint operations, and coordinated responses, stressing that no single agency can successfully tackle the complex nature of today’s security challenges.

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1 week ago Insecurity: Lagos APC backs Tinubu, says saboteurs won’t succeed

The Lagos APC expresses confidence in Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s security challenges, stating saboteurs will fail amid new security measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-lagos-apc-backs-tinubu-says-saboteurs-wont-succeed/

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1 week ago Borno South Senator Ndume Proposes Quarterly National Assembly Sittings

Lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, has called for a drastic reduction in the frequency of National Assembly sittings, proposing that federal lawmakers sit only once every quarter to redirect funds towards tackling Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. The lawmaker made the call on Thursday when he appeared on ‘Politics Today’ on Channels […]

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1 week ago Senator Ndume Blames Security Lapses On Lack Of Satellite Coverage

The Senator representing Borno South senatorial district, Ali Ndume, has blamed Nigeria’s security challenges on insufficient satellite coverage, saying the nation’s limited technological resources were hampering real-time tracking of criminals. Ndume stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s current affairs programme ‘Politics Today’ on Thursday night. He cited the recent case of a missing Brigade […]

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2 w. 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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2 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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