29 h. ago Nigeria’s Security Challenges Require More Than Military Solutions – Rtd AIG Bolanta

Amid growing concerns over banditry and worsening insecurity across the country, questions continue to arise over the effectiveness of Nigeria’s current security architecture. In this interview with ABDULLAHI OLESIN, a retired assistant inspector general of Police, Baba Adisa Bolanta (Rtd), says Nigeria’s fight against banditry and insecurity can only be effective through strong collaboration among […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu Insists State Police, LG Autonomy Must Work, Seeks Governors’ Support

The calls for state police have grown louder amid rising security challenges in Nigeria. The post Tinubu Insists State Police, LG Autonomy Must Work, Seeks Governors’ Support appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Ranching the future: Inside Nigeria’s gradual transition away from open grazing

For decades, one of Nigeria’s most persistent security and economic challenges has been the violent clashes between farmers and pastoralists across rural communities. The crisis, rooted in competition for land, water, and dwindling natural resources, has claimed thousands of lives, displaced entire villages, destroyed livelihoods, and threatened national cohesion. As climate change shrinks available grazing […]

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8 d. ago First Lady’s 2025 Christmas Carols: Prelate urges Nigerians to choose selflessness over narrow interests

Amidst the nation’s security and economic challenges, Nigerians have been encouraged to embrace selfless service, unity fueled by faith, and a collaborative approach to rebuilding trust and restoring hope. The Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Oliver Aba, delivered this message on Friday night during his sermon at the 2025 Service of […]

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9 d. ago NAF seeks stronger diplomatic partnership, others to tackle insecurity

The Nigerian Air Force states that military force alone cannot solve Nigeria’s security challenges, emphasizing the need for diplomacy and partnerships. Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-seeks-stronger-diplomatic-partnership-others-to-tackle-insecurity/

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Nigerians need to be vigilant, come together against insecurity – Ondo APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Olabode Omoyele, has called on Nigerians to remain vigilant amid the nation’s security challenges.

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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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