86 m. ago FG opens diplomatic talks with B’Faso over detained aircraft, soldiers

Nigeria begins diplomatic talks with Burkina Faso to secure the release of a detained Nigerian aircraft and its soldiers held for alleged airspace violatio Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-opens-diplomatic-talks-with-bfaso-over-detained-aircraft-soldiers/

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8 h. ago Insecurity: Withdrawal Of Police Officers From VIPs Should Be Effected — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu directed the Minister for Interior to work with the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to replace the affected police personnel with NSCDC officers. The post Insecurity: Withdrawal Of Police Officers From VIPs Should Be Effected — Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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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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9 h. ago CRMI, SEC train Capital Market Operators on enterprise risk management framework

The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has trained regulated read more CRMI, SEC train Capital Market Operators on enterprise risk management framework

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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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14 h. ago Nigeria, Canada unveil fresh push on trade, security, migration ties

Nigeria and Canada have unveiled a renewed push on trade, security and migration after talks in Abuja. According to a read more Nigeria, Canada unveil fresh push on trade, security, migration ties

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15 h. ago “Security Guarding Tinubu’s Son Enough For Deployment Against Benin Republic Coup” – Soyinka

Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has criticised what he described as the excessive deployment of security operatives around the family of President Bola Tinubu, warning that such overreach undermines Nigeria’s security priorities. Speaking at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Awards in Lagos on Tuesday, the literary icon recounted his recent encounter […] The post “Security Guarding Tinubu’s Son Enough For Deployment Against Benin Republic Coup” – Soyinka appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Experts push for technology, flexible regulation to secure Nigeria’s financial future

Nigeria’s top financial sector leaders have stressed the need for deeper investment in technology, transparency, and innovation-friendly regulation to secure read more Experts push for technology, flexible regulation to secure Nigeria’s financial future

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19 h. ago When Arewa leaders take on Northern Nigeria’s security crisis

Last week, the Northern Governors, under the chairmanship of Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, held a very crucial meeting with Northern traditional rulers at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna, on the security challenges facing the country. Northern Bureau Chief, MUHAMMAD SABIU, who was at the venue, examines the issues raised and he writes: […]

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27 h. ago Tinubu working round the clock to address insecurity, says Shettima

VP Kashim Shettima says President Tinubu is working decisively to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity, supporting security forces to address national threats. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-working-round-the-clock-to-address-insecurity-says-shettima/

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28 h. ago Foiled Coup: Tinubu’s Troop Deployment To Benin Was Clever Political Statement — Malik Ado

The security consultant said that the move aimed at protecting Nigeria’s economic interests and reinforcing regional stability. The post Foiled Coup: Tinubu’s Troop Deployment To Benin Was Clever Political Statement — Malik Ado-Ibrahim appeared first on Channels Television.

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31 h. ago Army pledges stronger partnership with N’Assembly on border security

The Nigerian Army reaffirms its commitment to collaborating with the National Assembly to enhance Nigeria’s border security and tackle cross-border threats Read More: https://punchng.com/army-pledges-stronger-partnership-with-nassembly-on-border-security/

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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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32 h. ago FG secured 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals from 2017 to date — AGF Fagbemi

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said Nigeria has secured 860 terrorism-related convictions and recorded 891 acquittals between 2017 and 2025...

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33 h. ago Yuletide: NSCDC warns against vandalism of critical infrastructure in FCT

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has assured residents of the FCT of a hitch free Christmas and New Year celebration. 

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37 h. ago “Insecurity Latsed 15 Years In Nigeria Because It’s Now An Industry Benefitting Actors In And Out Of Government” – Ex

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has faulted Nigeria’s prolonged security troubles, saying the fight against Boko Haram and insurgency has lasted so long that it now appears like “an industry” benefiting several actors within and outside government. He made the remarks on Sunday during the live-streamed Toyin Falola Interviews, where he criticised the country’s slow progress in […] The post “Insecurity Latsed 15 Years In Nigeria Because It’s Now An Industry Benefitting Actors In And Out Of Government” – Ex-President Obasanjo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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43 h. ago US legislator Moore says security talks with Nigeria ‘productive’

A visiting United States legislator, Rep. Riley Moore, has hailed his recent engagement with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, describing the talks as “productive and positive”. He also praised the Federal Government for the rescue of abducted Catholic schoolchildren, an outcome he said demonstrated Nigeria’s strengthened response to insecurity. In a statement posted on […]

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49 h. ago Tinubu orders rescue of 115 as Bago receives 100 schoolgirls

100 abducted schoolchildren are rescued in Nigeria’s Niger State. President Tinubu orders security agencies to intensify efforts to free the remaining 115. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-orders-rescue-of-115-as-bago-receives-100-schoolgirls/

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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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52 h. ago CPC: US congressman meets Tiv, Catholic leaders, pledges support

US Congressman Riley Moore meets Tiv and Catholic leaders in Nigeria, pledging support and discussing US-Nigeria security cooperation with top officials. Read More: https://punchng.com/cpc-us-congressman-meets-tiv-catholic-leaders-pledges-support/

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