The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has raised a high-level alarm regarding an alleged plot by terrorist groups to launch coordinated attacks on several Yoruba-speaking communities in the Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The warning follows the discovery of a threat letter reportedly left at the Ira market, which specifically […]
The convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu who is serving life sentence in National Correctional Centre Sokoto, for terrorism related offences has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal, challenging his conviction by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 20, 2026. Kanu filed the […]
The United States has confirmed the deployment of a “small team” of its troops to Nigeria, marking the first public acknowledgement of American military personnel operating on Nigerian soil. The confirmation was made on Tuesday by Dagvin Anderson, the commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), during a press briefing. Anderson said the deployment […]
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has called for a strong national response and sustained support for the alternative development programme recently initiated. This initiative was established to curb illicit cannabis cultivation, uplift rural communities and strengthen national security. Marwa spoke at a news briefing on Tuesday in Abuja […]
Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami (SAN) and his son Abdulaziz Abubakar Malami were on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court Abuja for abetting and financing terrorism. The judge ordered the two defendants to be remanded in the custody of Department […]
*As Yakubu says INEC will proceed with the election Tunde Opalana, Abuja Ahead of the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State, the National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Munguno (rtd), has warned criminal elements threatening to scuttle the poll to have a rethink as security agents are ready to crush any act inimical to […]
*NSA considers joint military operations Tunde Opalana, Abuja Growing security challenges in the South East region notwithstanding, both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the office of the National Security Adviser on Tuesday vowed to go ahead with the conduct of the Anambra State governorship election slated for November 6,2021. The assurance was given […]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says unity and tolerance are key elements in promoting national security, economic success and greatness. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Mr. Laolu Akande, in a statement on Wednesday, said the vice president received at the Presidential Villa, a delegation from the Arewa Concerned People for National Unity and Religious Tolerance from Kano. The delegation […]
The Service Chiefs and Heads of Security and Intelligence Agencies met on Tuesday to map out new strategies on tackling the current security situation in the country. Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, Coordinator, Directorate of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Enechie said the meeting, chaired by the Chief of Defence […]
Amidst calls for the sack of the service chiefs following increasing insecurity in the country, the Conference of Civil Society Organisations for Peace, Security and National Development has called for a deep reflection about the security situation in the country. The CSOs at a solidarity rally held in Abuja during the weekend, argued that many […]
Nigeria is being thwacked by twisted situation of insecurity. For sure, the citizens have been hesitant of the enormous challenges confronting the Government of Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts geared to attain national reconstruction and sustainable socioeconomic growth and development. The zeal and commitment of the President in tackling the socioeconomic ills of the country is apparent, […]
When Mr. Dominic Adesegun lost his vehicle at gun point along the Benin-Ore road, he thought it was end of the world not only for the vehicle which he thought could not be recovered but for the obvious misconception about the seeming ineffective security architecture in the country. He was so traumatized by the missing […]
Legal luminary and human rights activist, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has flayed President Muhammadu Buhari for saying that national security takes precedence over the rule of law, saying that the development can lead to a state of anarchy in the country. Falana stated this in Lagos on Wednesday while delivering the 19th Mike Okonkwo annual […]
The Presidency has appealed to prominent Nigerians, who have national influence, to use their influence wisely and not continue to engage in public declarations that are likely to inflame emotional passions and threaten National Security. According to the Presidency, we are very worried that criminal gangs will feel justified in defying legal governing and democratic […]
Nepotism, tribalism, regionalism, cronyism and religious bigotry – collectively known as sectionalism – are at the roots of corruption. Sectionalism rewards mediocrity and relegates competent expertise because the yardstick is who knows you and not what you know. Sectionalism rewards complacency but punishes hard work because the index is where you are coming from, not […]