14 h. ago Foreign Powers Are Backing Terrorists In Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi

Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Mahmoud Gumi has raised fresh concerns over what he describes as the hidden involvement of powerful foreign nations in Nigeria’s prolonged security crisis. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored by our correspondent in Kaduna, Sheikh Gumi claimed that recent patterns of attacks across the country suggest […] The post Foreign Powers Are Backing Terrorists In Nigeria – Sheikh Gumi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Business Operators Lament Increased Security Spending Amid Growing Insecurity

Business operators have expressed deep concerns over rising costs as they are forced to allocate more funds to security measures in response to escalating insecurity nationwide. Many operators who spoke with LEADERSHIP, say they are being forced to spend an increasing share of their budgets on security as rising kidnappings, highway attacks, vandalism, and community […]

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19 h. ago From declaration to action: The urgent test of Nigeria’s defence strategy

In the first week after President Bola Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency, Nigeria has already been shaken by fresh read more From declaration to action: The urgent test of Nigeria’s defence strategy

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27 h. ago Insecurity: Terrorism to end in Nigeria soon, Ribadu assures Nigerians

Amidst the growing insecurity in Nigeria, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday reassured the nation that

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28 h. ago Insecurity: Nigerians Will Soon See Results — Defence Minister Musa

General Musa, 57, now assumes one of Nigeria’s strategic national security positions, with widespread expectation that his experience as CDS will help stabilise the nation’s security landscape. The post Insecurity: Nigerians Will Soon See Results — Defence Minister Musa appeared first on Channels Television.

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30 h. ago ‘Whatever It Takes, We’ll Secure Nigeria’, Says New Defence Minister Musa

Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has vowed to deliver rapid, measurable improvements in national security, assuring citizens that the armed forces under his leadership will take “whatever steps are necessary” to restore peace across the country. Musa spoke at the Presidential Villa on Thursday shortly after President Bola Tinubu administered […]

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31 h. ago Insecurity: Abuja is safe, secure; no cause for concern — DHQ

Amid alleged plans by terrorists to attack the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and its environs anytime soon, the Military High Command on Thursday dismissed the threat and reassured residents that the nation’s capital city “is safe and secure”.

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31 h. ago Arming Communities To Defend Themselves Won’t End Insecurity – Kukah

The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has said that the growing belief that arming communities to defend themselves against terrorists and bandits will only offer a false sense of security. Also, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, warned that any individual or group who attempts to exploit communities to spread terror […]

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33 h. ago Ambassadorial Nomination: Senate Committee Clears Oke, Are, Dalhatu

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs on Wednesday cleared Ayodele Oke, Kayode Are, and Aminu Dalhatu after an intense screening session at the National Assembly. The three nominees were part of the first batch transmitted by President Bola Tinubu to the upper chamber for confirmation. The session focused heavily on national security concerns, past service […]

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40 h. ago Tinubu declares security emergency as FG backs N160bn tower rollout for hard

In a bold push to bridge Nigeria’s digital divide and fortify national security, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has greenlit a read more Tinubu declares security emergency as FG backs N160bn tower rollout for hard-to-reach areas

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42 h. ago The urgency that President Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency declaration should have triggered

On December 1, 2025, after about 5 days that President Bola Tinubu declared a national emergency on security in Nigeria, read more The urgency that President Tinubu’s nationwide security emergency declaration should have triggered

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49 h. ago FG approves 4,000 telecom towers to boost rural connectivity, security

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved the deployment of 4,000 telecommunications towers to underserved communities across Nigeria, a move it says will boost national security and close the rural connectivity gap. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this to State House correspondents after the council’s meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-approves-4000-telecom-towers-to-boost-rural-connectivity-security/

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50 h. ago Disability inclusion key to national security, says NSCDC commandant

The NSCDC says disability inclusion is vital for national security, promoting economic growth & social unity. Learn about their initiatives and national ef Read More: https://punchng.com/disability-inclusion-key-to-national-security-says-nscdc-commandant/

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50 h. ago NEC approves N100bn for rehabilitation of security agencies’ training Institutions

As part of efforts to strengthen security, the National Economic Council (NEC), on Wednesday, approved the sum of N100 billion read more NEC approves N100bn for rehabilitation of security agencies’ training Institutions

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51 h. ago NSCDC Commandant seeks disability inclusion to strengthen national security

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Olusola Odumosu, has said that disability inclusion is essential in strengthening national security.

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52 h. 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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54 h. 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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56 h. ago NEC Okays N100bn For Police Training Institutions, N2.6bn For Consultancy

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of N100 billion, subject to a final ratification by President Bola Tinubu, for rehabilitation of training institutions for police and other security agencies in Nigeria. This followed recommendations by the adhoc committee earlier constituted to assess the state of police and security agencies’ training institutions nationwide. […]

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56 h. ago NEC Approves ₦100bn For Renovation Of Security Agencies’ Training Institutions

President Tinubu had at the 152nd meeting of NEC in October, proposed the overhaul and revamp of training institutions for security agencies nationwide. The post NEC Approves ₦100bn For Renovation Of Security Agencies’ Training Institutions appeared first on Channels Television.

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57 h. 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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