Twelve soldiers detained in Benin over coup attempt
Around a dozen soldiers have been arrested in Benin following an attempted coup, including the ringleaders of the foiled operation, military and security sources told AFP on Sunday. According to…
Army freezes retirement of officers over security emergency
Following President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a statewide security emergency, the Nigerian Army stopped all statutory and voluntary retirements for specific categories of officers. An internal document dated December 3…
Kano set to launch drone patrols at borders
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced intentions to purchase drones and other logistics to improve surveillance and swift response operations in border communities vulnerable to bandit attacks The governor's…
‘We must act quickly’—US lawmakers say Nigeria stalling on protection of Christians
United States lawmakers have accused Nigeria's government of dragging its feet on measures to halt the country's alleged persecution of Christians. On Tuesday, parliamentarians held a roundtable to discuss the…
Tinubu meets service chiefs, urges tangible results in battle against insecurity
President Bola Tinubu has instructed service chiefs and heads of security agencies to step up their efforts and achieve real results in the battle against insecurity across the country. Tinubu…
Senate to screen Christopher Musa as defence minister today
The senate will on December 3 screen Christopher Musa, former chief of defence staff, as minister of defence. Senate President Opeyemi Bamidele confirmed this in a statement issued by his…
Senate reviews proposal to create a single nationwide toll-free emergency number
The Senate has began debating a plan to establish a consistent, toll-free national emergency number for individuals in all states. The bill is titled 'A Bill for an Act to…
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Tinubu names ex-CDS Christopher Musa as defence minister
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Christopher Gwabin Musa to be the new Minister of Defence. Tinubu notified Senate President Godswill Akpabio of Musa's nomination as the successor to Mohammed Badaru…
Tinubu orders total security cordon on forests in Kwara, Kebbi, Niger
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive security cordon on forests in Kwara State following recent incidents of kidnappings and terrorist activities. The directive was disclosed on Tuesday in a…
Katsina shuts all public schools over security threats
The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate shutdown of all public schools across the state following escalating security threats and banditry attacks reported in several communities. The Commissioner for…