Category: Security
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NIGERIAN ARMY PUSHES TO BUILD COMBAT-READY WARRIORS WITH FOCUS ON WARRIOR ETHOS AND TROOP WELLNESS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, underscored the critical importance of cultivating combat-ready warriors for operational success during a seminar at Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna. Highlighting warrior ethos as a foundation of effectiveness, the seminar titled ‘From Trauma To Triumph: Building Combat Ready Warriors in the Nigerian Army’ covered mental resilience, managing…
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POWER INFRASTRUCTURE VANDALISM CONTINUES TO PLAGUE NIGERIA WITH MASSIVE LOSSES
Vandalism of power infrastructure remains a severe challenge in Nigeria, significantly disrupting electricity supply and economic activities. Between January 2024 and June 2025, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) reported that 264 high-voltage transmission towers were vandalised nationwide, with 86 incidents in 2024 alone. Multiple regions including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano, Kaduna, Enugu, and Lagos…
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KWARA POLICE ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS IN BRUTAL MURDER OF CHIEF IMAM IN TSARAGI
The Kwara State Police Command has apprehended four suspects in connection with the gruesome killing of the Chief Imam of Sokunkpan Village, Tsaragi in Edu Local Government Area. The incident occurred on November 4, 2025, following the death of a 25-year-old resident, Ibrahim Gana, who was accused by his brothers Mohammed Shaba and Mahmud Gana…
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NIGERIANS IN THE U.S. UNITE AGAINST FOREIGN MILITARY INTERVENTION, URGE SOVEREIGNTY AND PEACE
Nigerians living in the U.S., led by the Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) and 19 other diaspora groups, have emphatically rejected any U.S. military intervention in Nigeria disguised as protection for Christians. In a statement issued in New York, OAN President Temi Aregbesola and coalition partners affirmed Nigeria’s sovereignty and insisted that only…
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TINUBU ADMINISTRATION GRABS SECURITY BY THE HORNS WITH MILITARY REFORMS AND STRATEGIC ACTIONS
President Bola Tinubu’s administration is driving robust measures to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges head-on, blending military revamps, socio-economic initiatives, and regional diplomacy. Speaking at a news conference, spokesperson Alake stressed that insecurity predates the current government but praised recent transformative changes in security architecture and leadership aimed at injecting fresh energy into the fight against…
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FG SAYS TERRORISM TARGETS ALL RELIGIONS, REJECTS US CLAIMS OF ANTI-CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IN NIGERIA
The Federal Government has declared that all religions and ethnic groups in Nigeria have been victims of terrorism, rejecting allegations of targeted attacks on Christians. Minister of Information Alhaji Mohammed Idris stressed in Abuja that terrorism in Nigeria is a universal threat with no religious or ethnic bias. Since President Bola Tinubu took office in…
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NIGERIAN RAILWAY CORPORATION NABS TWO SUSPECTED VANDALS, WARNS OF STRICT ACTION AFTER WARRI-ITAKPE TRAIN DERAILMENT
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed the arrest of two suspects connected to the recent derailment of the Warri-Itakpe Train Service caused by vandalism of clips and fasteners. NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, stated the suspects were nabbed near Abraka, Delta State, following coordinated efforts by the NRC Police and local security agents.…
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PLATEAU GOV GUARANTEES SECURITY FOR 2025 NUGA GAMES; SPORTS SET TO UNITE NATION
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has assured participants of the 2025 National Universities Games (NUGA), scheduled in Jos, of comprehensive security measures. During an inspection tour at the University of Jos’s sporting facilities, Mutfwang expressed his commitment to a smooth, secure, and successful event. Established in 1966 to foster university sports, NUGA 2025 is expected…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU MEETS CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOP KAIGAMA IN ABUJA, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO UNITY AMID TENSIONS
President Bola Tinubu welcomed Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, to the Presidential Villa for a private meeting focused on fostering national unity, peace, and social cohesion. Although details were not disclosed, the engagement is part of Tinubu’s ongoing dialogue with religious leaders to strengthen interfaith harmony and support national development. This…
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UKRAINIAN SPECIAL FORCES HOLD FIRM IN FIERCE BATTLE FOR POKROVSK AGAINST RUSSIAN ADVANCE
Ukraine’s military intelligence service (HUR) has confirmed ongoing intense fighting in the strategic city of Pokrovsk, eastern Ukraine, where its special “Timur” unit and other forces are actively resisting Russian troops. HUR chief Kyrylo Budanov is reportedly present in the city, underscoring the operation’s significance. The conflict centers on Pokrovsk, a vital logistics hub in…
