Tag: security
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States Rely on Hunters, Vigilantes as Forest Security Concerns Grow
By Opeyemi Adelakun Governments and security stakeholders across several states have intensified reliance on hunters, vigilantes and locally recruited forest guards to tackle rising insecurity in Nigeria’s forests, with many arguing that the Federal Government’s proposed deployment of 1,000 forest guards per state will not adequately address the country’s growing security challenges. The concerns followed…
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Viral AI Military Images Raise Concerns Over Public Attitude Towards Nigeria’s Security Crisis
By: Abdulqadir Muhammad Alhaji The recent announcement by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd.), that social media influencers and media practitioners may soon accompany troops to conflict areas has sparked fresh conversations about how Nigerians perceive the country’s security challenges. The minister said the initiative is intended to expose influencers and media practitioners…
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Akpabio Praises Tinubu’s Security Record Despite Rising National Concerns Over Insecurity
By Omagbemi Sylvester Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting that insurgency, terrorism, and bomb attacks have reduced significantly under the current government. Akpabio made the remarks during an Eid-el-Kabir visit to Tinubu’s Lagos residence, where he commended the President’s economic and security reforms. According to Akpabio, Nigeria…
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NSA Visit: Nigeria, U.S. Deepen Security, Counterterrorism Cooperation
By Paul Joseph Nigeria and the United States have strengthened bilateral ties on security, counterterrorism and regional stability following a series of high-level engagements between Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and senior U.S. government officials in Washington. Ribadu, who embarked on a three-day working visit to the United States from May 4 to May…
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Suspect in Trump Gala Shooting Faces Arraignment Amid Security Scrutiny
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Authorities in the United States are moving forward with legal proceedings against the suspect involved in the shooting incident at a high-profile Washington media gala attended by Donald Trump, as investigations continue into the motive and security lapses surrounding the attack. On 25 April 2026, officials confirmed that the suspect (identified…
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Trump Hail Security Response After Correspondents’ Dinner Attack
By Paul Joseph U.S. President Donald J. Trump has commended security agencies following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., describing their response as “quick and brave” after a suspect was apprehended. In a statement posted on his social media account on Sunday, Trump said the United States Secret Service and other law enforcement personnel acted…
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Sowore Urges Nigerians to Reject Tinubu Over Insecurity Concerns
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called on Nigerians to reject President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next general election, citing worsening insecurity and governance challenges. Sowore made the remarks on April 22, 2026, during a public engagement, where he criticised the current administration’s handling of security…
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Aiyedatiwa-Lawal Security Blueprint Yields Major Victories In Ondo
The news that the Ondo State Police Command successfully foiled a major bomb plot in Akure is not just a victory for law enforcement; it is a testament to the power of proactive, intelligence-driven policing. Acting on credible intelligence, the Command arrested six suspects on April 15, 2026, and recovered a cache of IED materials…
