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Life Patron of Nigerian Textiles Manufacturers Association (NTMA), Senator Walid Jibrin, has commended the partial closure of the nation’s land borders by the federal government, noting that it can ensure …
Border closure good for textiles industry – Jibrin Read MoreThe Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has tasked President Mohammadu Buhari to declare a State of Emergency on the poor state of human rights and the collapse …
Declare State of Emergency on human rights, security – HURIWA tasks Buhari Read MoreOne of the desires of Nigerians before President Muhammadu Buhari came on board in 2015 was the need to tinker with and modernise the country’s security architecture which was then …
Mungonu and Nigeria’s security strategy Read MoreAngered by the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, federal lawmakers across party lines Wednesday called for immediate removal of all the service chiefs. This is as the Senate, through resolutions, called …
Nigerians react as NASS says ‘There’s grumbling in the military, service chiefs have overstayed’ Read MoreThe Senate Tuesday threw its weight behind community policing in addressing the worsening security situation in the country. The body also said it would soon summon the Inspector General of …
One week after FG, S/West truce on Amotekun: Senate backs community policing, summons IGP, others Read MoreThe Nigerian Army has debunked the report that its troops deployed at Geidam in Yobe state allegedly threatened to abandon their duty post over neglect by military authorities. The Army’s …
No mutiny among troops of 159 Battalion –Army Read MoreThe mlitary is about the only carreer with emphatic, consistent and specialised training institutions with the responsibility of moulding men and women into future leaders. From the West Point, the …
The task before new NDA commandant Read MoreIt is part of the duty of the military to be deployed to confront security challenges at home or abroad. For developed countries, the scope of deployment has been operations …
Security: Beyond weapons and drills Read MoreThe Defence Headquarters (DHQ) and the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) have commenced collaboration to engage the Nigerian movie industry to tell the story of Nigerian military in correct perspectives through …
DHQ, film makers partner to correct narratives on military Read MoreAll over the world, armed forces have pioneered efforts in research, development and production. These efforts have led to innovations, inventions that have changed the nature of warfare. Using technology …
DICON: Time to get serious Read MoreKaduna state governor, Malam Nasir el-Rufai has reiterated his commitment to give necessary support to Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) for it to fully achieve the dream of its …
Kaduna: We’ll give DICON necessary support – el-Rufai Read MoreWhen he hinted that he would be rolling over a number of his ministers from his first term cabinet, not a few Nigerians had hoped that President Muhammadu Buhari should …
Magashi: Fighting insurgency in the next level Read MoreThe recent statement credited to the Governor of Ekiti state, Dr Kayode Fayemi, to the effect that Nigeria lacks a national security policy should serve as a wake up call …
Needed: A national security policy for Nigeria Read MoreOn October 8, 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari presented the 2020 Appropriation Bill to the joint session of the National Assembly, tagged: ‘Budget of Sustaining Growth and Job Creation’. The President …
2020 Budget: What is there for defence and security? Read MoreNigeria 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 …
Centrality of Surveyor-General’s Office in national security Read MoreThe long awaited list of the ministerial nominees for the second term of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari was released with excitement and at the same time uncertainty in …
Magashi’s key task at defence ministry Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has continued to sensitise telecom consumers across the country on the dangers of cybercrime and the need for them to be more conscious of threats …
NCC trains Nigerians on cyber security Read MoreThe President Muhammadu Buhari administration is working with Northwestern state governments in pursuing an urgent revamp of the national security apparatus in the subregion following the infiltration of bandits into …
FG, states streamlining security in North-West – Presidency Read MoreThe Nigerian Communications Commission has warned the telecommunication companies, SIM registration agents and dealers over the sale of pre-registered SIM cards as it pose threat to national security. The NCC …
NCC warns Telecom coy on sale of registered SIM cards Read MoreMinister of Power Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has disclosed that the federal government’s resolve to use indigenous professionals and firms in the design and execution of sensitive projects, especially those that involved …
Only indigenous firms, professionals ‘ll execute sensitive projects – Fashola Read MoreThe spate of kidnappings, banditry and other security challenges in parts of the country have generated heated criticisms against the federal government and some of its institutions, including the Nigerian …
Interrogating the relevance of NCC to national security Read MoreThe Maiduguri bureau chief of Daily Trust newspaper, Uthman Abubakar, who was detained by the Army on Sunday, has been released, the paper confirmed yesterday. Abubakar was arrested alongside a …
Nigerian Army releases Daily Trust editor Read MoreThe Nigerian Army has restated its commitment to continue to safeguard the lives of women and children in the north eastern part of the country. This was made known by …
Insurgency: Army vows to protect children, women in North-east Read MoreThe Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has said that fake news on social media and politicization of security issues by some influential persons in the country are …
Buratai: Fake news, security ‘politics’ demoralizing our troops Read MoreThe advanced countries we tend to emulate when arguments, positions and thoughts on rule of law are expressed rarely toy with pristine issue such as national security. Opinion leaders cannot …
National security: The DSS approach Read More