Tag: national security
NEW ERA: 59-year-old Tunji Disu takes helm as acting IGP
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as acting inspector-general of police following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun,…
BREAKDOWN: Is President Tinubu’s troop deployment to Benin Republic lawful without senate consent?
Nigeria’s decision to deploy military assets to the Republic of Benin has reignited debate over presidential powers and…
EXAMINATION: Terrorism financing — can lawmakers identify the culprits
The Nigerian Senate has expressed concern over the rising threat of terrorism financing in the country. Security analysts…
BACKGROUND: Key facts about ex-CDS Christopher Musa, newly appointed defence minister
The appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, as the new defence minister has drawn attention…
RECAP: Ten separate periods authorities pulled police security from high-profile persons
The order to strip very important persons of police escorts has resurfaced again, adding to a long list…
TIMELINE: Persistent kidnappings in 2025, from attacks to ransoms and rescues
Kidnapping remained a major national concern in 2025 as many communities faced repeated attacks, abductions and rescue operations…
Scrap or restructure NIDCOM now, Oduduwa group urges FG over threats by Diaspora to national security
The Coalition of Oduduwa Descendants (COD) has urged the Federal Government to totally scrap or restructure the Nigerians…
ASUU strike threat to national security – PDP Chieftain
A People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Enugu State, Dr Anayo Onwuegbu, has said that the protracted strike…
U.S moves to restrict Nigerian students to two-year visa, courses over ‘National Security’
After a failed plan to strip international students of their visas if they are not required to attend…
National Security: Military under Buhari has been exceptional, wont be compromised for politicians – CALSER
The Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER) has responded to the House of Representatives, describing the…
Pro-democracy group berates PDP, others for politicizing national security
Leading pro-democracy group, National Democratic Front has berated the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) over calls for the resignation…