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Defence minister convenes emergency security meeting over deadly attacks on military bases
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, on Wednesday convened an emergency meeting with the nation’s Service Chiefs following a series of deadly attacks on military formations in the North-East. The high-level meeting, held at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja, brought together top military commanders to review the country’s…
Read More »Air Force pledges airlift, security support for 2027 general elections
The Chief of Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission of the Nigerian Air Force’s readiness to provide nationwide airlift and comprehensive security support for the 2027 general elections. Aneke gave the assurance on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja.…
Read More »FG begins consultations on possible age restrictions for social media
The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun consultations on plans to introduce age restrictions for social media use as part of efforts to strengthen online safety for children across the country. To support the initiative, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has launched a public poll seeking…
Read More »Islamist militants kill 15 in coordinated raids across northeast Nigeria
Islamist militants killed at least 12 soldiers and three civilians in coordinated overnight attacks in northeast Nigeria, military sources and residents said on Monday, as attacks on armed forces intensify. A 17-year Islamist insurgency in the region has killed thousands of people and displaced 2 million, according to aid groups,…
Read More »IGP appoints DCP Anthony Okon Placid as new Force Public Relations Officer
Photo: DCP Anthony Okon Placid, new FPRO The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Okon Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force. Placid, a seasoned officer with extensive experience in administration, operations, intelligence, training…
Read More »DIG Mba, others set to retire as seven AIGs line up for promotion
A Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, alongside several other senior officers, is set to retire from the Nigeria Police Force following recent changes in the leadership of the force. The development comes after the exit of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the confirmation of Olatunji Disu as…
Read More »Tinubu approves deployment of 65 ambassadors to foreign missions
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the deployment of 65 ambassadors to various Nigerian missions abroad, months after their nominations were confirmed by the Senate in December. Among the notable postings is former presidential spokesperson Reno Omokri, who has been assigned as Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, while…
Read More »Police remove Hundeyin as force spokesperson after Disu assumes office
The Nigeria Police Force has removed Benjamin Hundeyin from his position as Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), barely six months after he was appointed to the role. Sources within the force confirmed that the decision was approved on Thursday, shortly after Tunji Disu assumed office as the new Inspector-General of…
Read More »US troops in Nigeria for training, advisory role only, says Musa
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has clarified concerns surrounding the presence of United States troops in the country, stating that the foreign personnel are in Nigeria strictly to provide training assistance and advisory support. Musa assured that the Nigerian Armed Forces would remain fully in charge of all military…
Read More »IGP Disu inaugurates committee on state policing, seeks framework for reform
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has inaugurated a Committee on State Policing, describing the move as a critical step toward strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture and deepening community-based law enforcement. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, Disu said the task before the committee was both significant and…
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