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Latest News of issues concerning Nigeria’s national security.
Navy receives 50 gunboats, drones for maritime operations
By Desmond Ejibas
The Nigerian Navy on Wednesday received 50 assault gunboats and drones to tackle crime and criminality in the nation’s territorial waters.
The platforms and…
IPOB says security operatives disguise as ‘unknown gunmen’ to attack Imolites
By Praise Necherem
The Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB) has decried alleged attacks on Biafrans by the Nigeria security operatives who disguise as unknown gunmen.
It…
Defense minister tasks leaders on national unity
By Lawrence Nwimo
The Minister of Defense, Major General Bashir Magashi, has called on political elites and religious leaders in Nigeria to desist from supporting individuals and groups…
Nigeria, hub for stolen vehicles – minister laments
By Joseph Kingston, Calabar
The minister of finance, budget and national planning, Zainab Ahmed, has lamented that the country had been the hub of stolen vehicles for years, but enthused…
NGF working with FG, security institutions to stem insecurity – Fayemi
As students bodies demand proactiveness from governors
By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti
Ekiti state governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has assured Nigerians that an end was in sight…
Make security collective responsibility, Diri charges army, other agencies
By Kenechukwu Obiajuru, Yenagoa
Bayelsa state governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said for Nigeria to attain its 'Giant of Africa' status, security agencies need to work in collaboration…
NGO urges FG to declare state of emergency on criminal justice system
By Emmanuel AchaA human rights group, Avocats Sans Frontieres France has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on Nigeria’s criminal justice system.
The…
Gov. Diri advise security agencies to invest more time in intelligence
By Kenechukwu Obiajuru, Yenagoa
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has advised security agencies to invest more time and resources in intelligence gathering in their effort to overcome…
Focus on ending insecurity, not hunting freedom fighters – Ayo Adebanjo
Ojo Peter, Ibadan
The pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to focus on ending insecurity in the country instead of hunting for…
Igede people seek FG intervention in renewed hostilities
By Henry Iyorkase, Makurdi.
The people of Igede extraction of Benue South Senatorial District, have sent a ‘Save our Souls’ (SOS) message to President Muhammadu Buhari…
Police officers should police with the fear of God – ACP advises
By Millicent Onaga, Enugu
"Discharge your duties with the fear of God at all times, and make prayers your watch word in all that you do in life.”
These were the words of the…
Okpoko vigilante hand criminals to police, vow to sack more
By Phil Okose, OnitshaStill basking in the euphoria of his victory against criminals in Okpoko, Onitsha- a suburb in Anambra State, the Chairman of Okpoko Vigilante group, Hon. Stephen…
Rights Activists charges Nigerians to defend selves against abuse
By Phil Okose, OnitshaWorried by the unprovoked attacks and humiliations meted out to most Nigerians by security operatives and others at the corridors of power, a Human Rights Activist,…
Insecurity in Onitsha: 200 vigilante operatives in ‘show of force” parade
By Phil Okose, OnitshaNo fewer than 200 vigilante operatives who were armed to the teeth last Tuesday commenced 'patrol of show of force' with over 20 vehicles within Onitsha,…
FG should be blamed for birthing separatist leaders – Ladoja
Ojo Peter, Ibadan
Former governor of Oyo state, Rasidi Ladoja, has said that the federal government should take the blame for the emergence of separatist leaders Sunday Adeyemo…