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Ribadu: Citizen Reports Essential for Rapid Security Response
National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu urges citizens to report suspicious activities to help security agencies thwart criminal threats and reduce the impact of illegal weaponry.
Nigeria eliminates over 2,800 illegal weapons as government intensifies crackdown on arms trafficking
The Nigerian government has destroyed 2,809 illegal weapons in an effort to curb rising insecurity, with officials vowing to dismantle trafficking networks through enhanced intelligence and inter-agency cooperation.
Terrorist group threatens to execute captives after families fail to meet demands
Families in Kwara State are desperate for federal intervention as terrorists threaten to kill 176 captives and force attractive women into marriage following a rejected ransom payment.
Polish Prime Minister identifies likely Russian missile in territorial breach
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk suspects a Russian missile caused a 10-meter crater near the village of Tarnawa Kolonia, prompting a formal investigation into the security breach.
Northern Senators Support Tinubu’s Expansion of Nigerian Army Divisions and Troop Numbers
The Northern Senators Forum backs President Tinubu’s plan to expand the Nigerian Army by 28,000 troops and four divisions to improve national security.
NGE President Calls for Ethical Standards and Fact-Checking in Campus Journalism
The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Eze Anaba, urged student journalists to uphold ethics and rigorous verification to help address national insecurity.
APM Proposes Scaling Oyo State Security Strategy to National Level
The APM asserts that presidential candidate Seyi Makinde will expand the security initiatives currently used in Oyo State, including the use of advanced surveillance aircraft, to address crime nationwide if elected in 2027.
Nigerian Army appoints new commanders as four additional divisions are activated
The Nigerian Army has appointed new commanders for four newly established divisions and three brigades to improve national security, following presidential approval to expand the force structure.
Chief of Army Staff Assigns Commanders to Newly Formed Army Divisions
Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has appointed new GOCs to lead four newly created Nigerian Army divisions, following President Tinubu's approval to expand the force's operational structure.
US administration prohibits imports of new Chinese humanoid robots
The Trump administration has banned imports of Chinese humanoid and four-legged robots, citing national security concerns, while also restricting power inverter imports.