90 m. ago Senate reshuffles, picks new heads for security committee, others

The Nigerian Senate announced a major reshuffle of its standing committees, appointing new heads for National Security, Air Force, and other key positions. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-reshuffles-picks-new-heads-for-security-committee-others/

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11 h. ago US Lawmakers Hold Briefing On Rising Attacks, ‘Persecution’ Of Christians In Nigeria Wednesday

The United States House Appropriations Committee will this Tuesday hold a high-level congressional briefing to address the rising violence and alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. According to a notice shared by US Congressman Riley Moore on X, the session will be convened by House Appropriations Committee Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chairman, Mario […]

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12 h. ago Senate Reconstitutes Security, Airforce, National Planning Committees

The reconstitution, according to the leadership, is part of efforts to strengthen its oversight and improve response, particularly to emerging national security issues. The post Senate Reconstitutes Security, Airforce, National Planning Committees appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago Senate Reconstitutes Security, Air Force, National Planning Committees

The reconstitution, according to the leadership, is part of efforts to strengthen its oversight and improve response, particularly to emerging national security issues. The post Senate Reconstitutes Security, Air Force, National Planning Committees appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago Bandits Abduct 11 Residents In Fresh Attack On Kano Community

Residents of Tsamiya village in Shanono local government area of Kano State have again come under attack as armed bandits abducted 11 villagers, including a nursing mother, in a renewed attack on the community. Chairman of the Faruruwa Community and Environs Security Committee, Yahaya Bagobiri, confirmed the incident, saying the attackers stormed the village in […]

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3 d. ago Insecurity: FG committed to equipping police, other security agencies – Tinubu

charges new police cadets on integrity, professionalism The Federal Government on Saturday reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to providing modern equipment, read more Insecurity: FG committed to equipping police, other security agencies – Tinubu

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5 d. ago 12,000 Lives Lost, 420 Communities Attacked In 25 Years — Gov Mutfwang

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has disclosed that over 420 communities were attacked, nearly 12,000 lives lost, and countless livelihoods destroyed by bandits in the state between 2001 and May 2025. The governor disclosed this at the North Central Zonal Public Hearing of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security Summit held in Jos, the […]

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6 d. ago FCT security committee reactivates ‘operation sweep’ to tackle kidnapping, banditry

“I appeal to FCT residents to continue their day-to-day activities, knowing that we will do our best to secure them...

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6 d. ago Senate Dissolves Air Force, National Security Committees, Orders Briefings Within One Week

It mandated its committees on Army, Defence, Police affairs, Interior and Special duties to jointly conduct the probe and report back to the chamber. The post Senate Dissolves Air Force, National Security Committees, Orders Briefings Within One Week appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Governor AbdulRazaq Inaugurates ‘Safer Kwara’ Committee

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday, announced a cabinet-level security committee to midwive alternative short-to-long term solutions to curtail further security breaches in the State. The committee is headed by the deputy governor, Mr. Kayode Alabi, with Dr Olufunke Mercy Shittu of the Office of the Head of Service as the secretary. Other […]

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Kwara govt sets up committee to curtail security breaches

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has announced a cabinet-level security committee to develop short- and long-term strategies aimed at preventing further security breaches.

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9 d. ago Nigeria, US collaboration critical to tackling insecurity – lawmaker

Babajimi Benson, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Defence, has stressed the importance of closer security cooperation between read more Nigeria, US collaboration critical to tackling insecurity – lawmaker

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1 week ago Insecurity: NYSC denies safety pamphlet advising Corps members to pay ransom

"The NYSC management remains committed to the welfare, security, and safety of its staff and Corps members...

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2 w. ago Tinubu Moves Sarkin Adar To Head NEITI, Picks Shagari As NIWA Chair

President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment and appointment of officials in two strategic agencies of the Federal Government. According to a statement by the director of information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF), Segun Imohiosen, Hon. Musa Sarkin Adar has been redeployed from his position as chairman, […]

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2 w. ago Reps Threaten To Issue Arrest Warrants Against BOA, ARCN Bosses For Shunning N1.2trn Probe

The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, has threatened to issue a bench warrant of arrest against the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Ayo Sontinrin, the Director-General of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, for shunning its invites. The committee’s chairman, Hon. Chike Okafor, […]

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3 w. ago Not Every Youth With Laptop Computer, Crypto Wallet Is A Fraudster – Reps

The chairman, House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on the Economic, Regulatory, and Security Implications of Cryptocurrency Adoption and Point-of-Sale (PoS) Operations, Hon. Olufemi Bamisile, has declared that “not every young Nigerian with a laptop and a crypto wallet is a fraudster.” Bamisile made this declaration during the committee’s meeting with cryptocurrency operators and digital asset […]

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3 w. ago We’ll Ensure Probity In Use Of Security Intervention Funds – Reps

The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, probity in the utilisation of all security intervention funds in the country. Speaker Abbas Tajudeen made the commitment while inaugurating the House Ad-hoc Committee on the expenditure of all intervention funds on security, at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on Thursday. The Green Chamber […]

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3 w. ago Senate Finance Committee chair champions reform, security at Oxford Investment Forum

Nigeria’s push to restore investor confidence and accelerate reform in Africa’s largest oil-producing country took centre stage at the Oxford read more Senate Finance Committee chair champions reform, security at Oxford Investment Forum

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3 w. ago Federal Govt Committed To Peace, Security In Africa – Ribadu

The federal government has reaffirmed commitment to the fight against terrorism and the advancement of peace and security on the African continent. The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu made the commitment at a “Capacity Building Workshop and Preparatory Meeting for the Retreat of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) Committee of Experts of the […]

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4 w. ago Mbah: Why Tinubu declared emergency on security institutions

GOVERNOR of Enugu State and chairman, National Economic Council’s (NEC) committee on overhaul of Police and other security training institutions in Nigeria, Mr Peter Mbah, says President Bola Tinubu has declared an emergency on the institutions as part of efforts to tackle criminality and security challenges across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls […]

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