Nigeria's Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has denied the Federal Government pays ransom for kidnap victims. He insists military pressure and intelligence are the strategy. Read the full details.
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, issues a stern warning to Sheikh Gumi and terror sympathisers. Get the latest on national security, army expansion, and Poland's praise.
Polish Ambassador Michał Cygan lauds Nigeria's military as a regional stabiliser. Talks focus on defence cooperation and youth engagement via the CAS Literary Competition. Read more.
Terra Industries secures major funding from US billionaire Joe Lonsdale and global investors to expand African defence manufacturing and combat cross-border insecurity with local tech.
Polish Ambassador Michał Cygan lauds Nigeria as a stabilising force. Talks focus on bilateral defence cooperation and youth engagement via the CAS Literary Competition. Read more.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah unveils 10 waste compactors, 7 street sweepers, and 200 dumpsters to sustain its 2025 cleanest state award and drive economic growth. Read more.
Nigeria's Defence Ministry refutes claims it barred Channels Television from covering the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration. The ministry cites security protocol for a late-arriving reporter. Get the full details.
Former Army Chief Tukur Buratai outlines a radical roadmap for Nigeria's security, calling for a 1.5 million-strong police force and a National Defence Innovation Fund. Discover his full vision for stability.
Nigeria and the US accelerate delivery of 12 AH-1Z helicopters to boost airpower against insurgents. Key meeting in San Diego addresses logistics and timelines.
A coalition of civil society groups has called on President Bola Tinubu to redeploy Defence Minister of State Bello Matawalle to bolster public trust in Nigeria's counter-terrorism operations. Read the full details.
Presidential hopeful Omoyele Sowore unveils radical security plan to replace fighter jets and ministers with drones. Discover his tech-focused strategy to tackle banditry and kidnapping.
Nollywood star Tonto Dikeh invests in studio equipment for her online prayer sessions, igniting mixed reactions. Read details and public responses to her 2026 gospel plan.
NSCDC's Mining Marshals arrest five men in Kuje, Abuja, for illegal mining and impersonating security officials. Suspects used a marked Hilux to bypass checkpoints. Read more.
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa, shares a powerful testimony of divine elevation amidst trials. He urges national unity and faith. Read his full message of hope.
Rotary Club of Ikeja District 9111 boosts healthcare at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital with a major donation of vital medical equipment and staff awards. Read about this festive gesture of hope.
The PDP condemns the Federal Government for failing to inform Nigerians about US military strikes in Sokoto before the news broke internationally. Read why this is a major security lapse.
Former Senator Shehu Sani endorses recent US-Nigeria joint airstrikes on terrorist targets in the Northwest, calling it a 'conscionable action' but warns against over-reliance on foreign military intervention.
US Rep. Riley M. Moore commends the release of Sunday Jackson, pardoned by Adamawa Governor after a decade on death row for a self-defence killing. Read the full story.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has pardoned farmer Sunday Jackson, sentenced to death for killing a herder in self-defence in 2015. Read the full story of this national debate.
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.
A retired military intelligence expert cautions the Presidency against political control of Nigeria's defence architecture, warning it could limit Gen. Musa's effectiveness. Read the full analysis.
Spain's defence ministry has placed its largest-ever helicopter order, purchasing 100 units from Airbus to modernise its military capabilities. Discover the strategic details.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has dismissed an Assistant Commandant General and 37 other senior officers for gross misconduct and insubordination. A total of 76 officers faced sanctions in 2025 as part of ongoing reforms.
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has commissioned critical medical equipment and renovated the Accident & Emergency Ward at the Military Hospital, Ikoyi. This initiative aims to expedite patient recovery.
A Nigerian pastor is heartbroken after thieves raided his church auditorium, carting away speakers and an air conditioner. The incident raises security concerns for places of worship. Read the full report.
President Bola Tinubu held a crucial security meeting with Nigeria's Service Chiefs to address internal challenges and regional commitments. Read the details and analysis.
Nigerian students call for Bello Matawalle's removal as Minister of State for Defence, citing a viral video and a 'serious breach of trust' amid the nation's security crisis.
Pressure mounts on Defence Minister Bello Matawalle as stakeholders demand his resignation over a past video defending bandits. Amid Nigeria's security crisis, questions of loyalty arise. Read the full story.
Military analyst Deji Adesogan explains how General Christopher Musa's role as Defence Minister grants him the authority to fix Nigeria's broken security system, unlike his previous position as CDS. Read the full analysis.
The true cause of former Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar's resignation was a prolonged, hidden conflict with Minister of State Bello Matawalle, undermining ministry operations amid a security crisis. Discover the full story.