7,000 New Forest Guards Deployed to Fight Bandits
The Tinubu administration has deployed over 7,000 newly trained Forest Guards to seven frontline states to tackle banditry and secure Nigeria's forests. Learn about their mission and training.
The Tinubu administration has deployed over 7,000 newly trained Forest Guards to seven frontline states to tackle banditry and secure Nigeria's forests. Learn about their mission and training.
Adamawa Governor Ahmadu Fintiri cautions newly graduated forest guards against harassment, urges respect for communities. The 987 guards are part of a national security and environmental initiative.
PANDEF and YEAC-Nigeria commend US Christmas Day airstrikes in Sokoto but call for a comprehensive security strategy and investigation into civilian impact. Read more.
The NSCDC deploys 1,293 officers across Delta State for Christmas and New Year security. The operation focuses on critical assets and public safety. Read more on the comprehensive security plan.
Police in Ogun, Delta, and Imo states launch major security operations for Christmas and New Year. Joint patrols, traffic control, and bans on fireworks aim for a safe celebration. Read details.
The NSCDC deploys over 55,000 personnel nationwide to protect citizens and critical assets during Christmas and New Year. Public urged to provide credible intelligence.
A protocol blunder occurred at the APC national caucus meeting in Abuja when the band mistakenly played Nigeria's old national anthem, causing brief confusion. Read full details.
President Bola Tinubu announces a sweeping national security revamp, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence. He declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists amid rising violence.
President Bola Tinubu pledges to target terrorism financiers and armed groups under a new national security doctrine. Read his full statement from the 2026 budget presentation.
Nigeria's National Security Adviser issues urgent security alert for the 2025 festive season, prompting nationwide deployments and coordinated responses from state governors and police commands.
The NSCDC FCT Command deploys 4,000 personnel to ensure a peaceful Christmas celebration. Commandant Odumosu orders maximum security at churches, malls, and critical assets.
Nigeria's NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, clarifies that armed individuals detained in Kwara State are government-backed vigilantes, part of a hybrid security strategy. Get the full details and public reaction here.
The United States has added Nigeria to a list of countries facing new travel restrictions. President Trump's proclamation cites security screening deficiencies. Learn what this means for Nigerian travellers.
The Shipping Association of Nigeria reports 2,300 security breaches by stowaways yearly, costing firms $2,000 per case. Port security agencies dispute the figures. Read more.
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas leads a strategic security mission to Cameroon with Senators Kalu and Abdullahi to strengthen border cooperation against terrorism and crime. Details emerge.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu warns individuals or groups exploiting communities will face decisive action. Reveals 775 terrorism convictions, stresses community role in peace. Read more.
Nigeria's new Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), vows rapid security improvements. He promises synergy between forces and citizens to restore peace nationwide. Read his full plan.
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria cautions the National Assembly against creating new health bodies, calling proposals legally unnecessary and wasteful.
New Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa vows tangible security improvements soon. Bishop Kukah supports firm action to restore normalcy. Read the latest on Nigeria's security strategy.
The Senate and House of Representatives confirm Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister and adopt hard-line anti-terror measures, banning ransom payments and amnesty for terrorists. Read the details.
MATAN Food Bank launches an automated digital initiative to provide direct food access for over 40 million Nigerians, backed by the House of Representatives. Read how this plan tackles the nation's food crisis.
The Nigerian Senate is considering a bill to create a single, toll-free emergency number. This unified system aims to replace scattered helplines, improving response times for police, fire, and medical services nationwide.
Rep Abdussamad Dasuki urges President Tinubu to appoint retired military officers as ambassadors to boost defence cooperation and national security. Read more.
NSA Nuhu Ribadu says the US, UK, and France are aiding Nigeria's fight against banditry. He assures parents of abducted Niger students of a safe return.
Nigeria unveils a National Agroecology Strategy to build climate-resilient agriculture and empower smallholder farmers. Discover how this plan aims to secure sustainable food production.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is reportedly set to receive over 100 National Assembly members ahead of the 2027 polls, with defections hitting APC hardest. Read details of the political realignment.
The Awuapila Society for Peace Studies urges President Tinubu to adopt an 'All-of-Nation' approach to tackle Nigeria's insecurity, highlighting the need for a national peace policy.
Dangote Fertiliser Limited wins Agricultural Input award at National Agricultural Show, recognized for transforming Nigeria's farming sector and supporting food security.
Pastor Tunde Bakare condemns Nigerian lawmakers for prioritizing political defections over security governance as citizens suffer. He demands urgent action and transparency.
The US halts all asylum decisions and suspends visas for Afghans after a soldier's death. President Trump announces a crackdown on migration from third-world countries. Full details.