Category: Security
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TRUMP ARRIVES IN ISRAEL TO MEET HOSTAGE FAMILIES, HEADS TO EGYPT FOR GAZA PEACE SUMMIT
U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in Israel Monday, greeted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, shortly after seven hostages were released by Hamas. Trump called the Israel-Hamas war “over” and plans to meet families of hostages and address the Knesset before traveling to Egypt for a key Gaza summit. In Egypt, Trump will co-chair a…
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CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF CALLS FOR STRONGER MILITARY-JUDICIARY PARTNERSHIP TO UPHOLD MILITARY JUSTICE
Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, has urged a closer alliance between the military and judiciary to protect discipline and fairness in military justice. Speaking at the launch of the book “Annotation of Cases on Court Martial,” he emphasized that discipline is the foundation of military professionalism and warned against treating military law like…
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FG LAUNCHES FOREST GUARDS INITIATIVE TO TACKLE BANDITS AND KIDNAPPERS HIDING IN NIGERIA’S FORESTS
The Federal Government has unveiled a new security strategy with the rollout of the Forest Guards Initiative, aimed at flushing out bandits, kidnappers, and criminal gangs hiding in Nigeria’s forests. NSA Babagana Umara Ribadu announced the deployment of over 130,000 armed forest guards across 1,129 forest and game reserves, starting with pilot states like Adamawa,…
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POLICE ARREST 12 ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS LINKED TO DEATHS OF ARISE NEWS STAFF, SECURITY GUARD IN ABUJA
The FCT Police Command has arrested 12 suspects connected to the killing of Arise News staff Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu and security guard Barnabas Danlami during a robbery at Unique Apartments, Abuja. The Special Investigation Team, led by Deputy Commissioner Aliyu Abubakar and supported by the Scorpion Squad, tracked down the gang across three states using…
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NIGERIAN ARMY ARRESTS HIGH-PROFILE TERROR SUSPECT, RECAPTURES ARMS, AND SECURES TERRORIST SURRENDERS
The Nigerian Army has successfully apprehended notorious kidnap kingpin Emmanuel Akpan and an ISWAP courier, recovered weapons, and recorded terrorist surrenders in coordinated operations across the country between October 7 and 9. Akpan was caught in Akwa Ibom during a raid supported by the DSS, while terror suspects and ammunition were seized in Borno and…
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TINUBU PRESIDES OVER POLICE COUNCIL, GREENLIGHTS MAJOR REFORMS FOR NPF
President Bola Tinubu chaired a crucial meeting of the Nigeria Police Council, approving a robust institutional framework to accelerate reforms in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Key among decisions is boosting funding for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) by removing its six-year sunset clause and doubling its statutory deduction from 0.5% to 1% of…
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CSOs STAGE PEACEFUL PROTEST IN ABUJA, CALL ON FG TO CURB BANK FRAUD AND MALPRACTICES
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations has taken a stand in Abuja, rallying for the Federal Government to tackle unexplained withdrawals, hidden charges, and malpractice in the banking sector. They believe addressing these issues is key to restoring customer confidence and protecting Nigerians’ hard-earned money. Ms. Flora Elekwa, director of Mobilisation for the coalition, highlighted…
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FCC CALLS FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIP WITH CSOs AND MEDIA TO FIGHT CYBER AND FINANCIAL CRIMES
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is urging civil society organizations and media to join forces in combating Nigeria’s rising cyber and financial crimes. Sa’ad Hanafi-Sa’ad, EFCC’s Kano Acting Zonal Director, emphasized their vital role as “critical drivers of change” in raising awareness and holding power accountable. At a workshop for CSOs and journalists,…
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PRESIDENT HERZOG PRAISES TRUMP FOR GAZA PEACE DEAL, SAYS NOBEL PRIZE IS DESERVED
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has applauded U.S. President Donald Trump for brokering a Gaza ceasefire with Hamas, saying Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. The deal includes releasing all hostages and an Israeli military withdrawal. Trump has highlighted his achievement at the UN General Assembly, and the Nobel Committee is set to…
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CYBERSECURITY EXPERT WARNS OF SOPHISTICATED ONLINE SCAMS, URGES USE OF 2FA
Adamu Musa, a cybersecurity expert at Abuja’s X Hub, warns that online scams have grown increasingly sophisticated, targeting everyone from regular users to top IT professionals. He highlights employee carelessness and advanced tactics like domain spoofing and AI-generated phishing as major risks. Musa urges all internet users to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for stronger protection,…
