Tag: #NationalSecurity
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DOCTORS, NURSES HEADED TO NIGERIA’S PRISON HOSPITALS
In a move to improve healthcare for inmates, President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses for hospitals across Nigeria’s correctional centres. The decision comes amid concerns over the shortage of medical personnel in several facilities. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo revealed the approval in Abuja while hosting the…
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COURT SETS MAY 5 FOR TRIAL OF TERROR SUSPECT LINKED TO OKENE CHURCH ATTACK
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 5 to continue the trial of Abdulazeez Obadaki, a suspected member of the Ansaru terrorist group linked to the deadly 2012 attack on a Deeper Life Bible Church in Okene, Kogi State. The attack, which occurred on June 12, 2012, left at least 19 worshippers, including…
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TRUMP DEFENDS IRAN STRIKES AS DEMOCRATS PUSH FOR CONGRESS VOTE
U.S. Republicans are standing by President Donald Trump, insisting his strikes on Iran were fully within his powers as commander-in-chief. But Democrats are pushing back, planning a war powers vote in Congress this week. Top officials—including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Gen. Dan Caine—briefed lawmakers on…
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NSCDC KWARA CRACKS DOWN: STOP TRASHING FIBRE-OPTIC CABLES!
Picture this: Your bank’s app crashes, emergency calls fail, and internet goes dark—all because a road crew dug without checking underground lines. That’s the chaos NSCDC Kwara is vowing to end, with a stern warning to construction firms and diggers across the state. State Commandant CC Bala Bawa Bodinga dropped the hammer during a briefing…
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SOUTHERN KADUNA COALITION BACKS PROBE OF EL-RUFAI, DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY
“No one is above the law” — that’s the message from Southern Kaduna. The Coalition for Southern Kaduna Renaissance has thrown its weight behind security agencies investigating former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged involvement in the wiretapping of the National Security Adviser’s phone lines. Addressing journalists in Kafanchan, Gideon Mutum, speaking for the…
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TROOPS ARREST 354 SUSPECTS, RESCUE OVER 400 KIDNAP VICTIMS IN FEBRUARY
From the North-East to the Niger Delta, the Armed Forces say major gains were recorded against terrorists, oil thieves and bandits in just one month. The Defence Headquarters says troops arrested 354 suspects linked to terrorism and other crimes in February, rescued 409 kidnapped victims and neutralised several terrorists nationwide. At a media briefing in…
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893 PRIVATE SECURITY FIRMS STILL AWAIT LICENCES — NSCDC
Nearly 900 registered guard companies are yet to receive operational approval, even as the corps reels out major enforcement statistics. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says 893 registered Private Guard Companies (PGCs) are still waiting for their operational licences. Outgoing Commandant General Ahmed Audi disclosed this at the 2026 World Civil Defence…
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EX-U.S. F-35 PILOT ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY TRAINING CHINESE MILITARY
Gerald Brown, once an elite U.S. Air Force instructor, faces charges over unauthorized defense training. Former U.S. Air Force Gerald Brown, 65, was arrested in Indiana for allegedly providing military training to China without State Department approval, violating U.S. arms export laws. Prosecutors warned his actions could pose a “significant threat to national security.” Brown’s…
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NSCDC TO CONTRACTORS: STOP DAMAGING FIBRE CABLES OR FACE ARREST
Authorities raise alarm as careless excavation by construction firms threatens telecom services, banking operations, and national security in Kwara. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has issued a stern warning to road construction companies, contractors, and developers to stop damaging fibre-optic cables and other critical national infrastructure. State Commandant Bala…
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AUSTRALIAN PM EVACUATED AFTER SECURITY THREAT, RETURNS SAFELY
Anthony Albanese was briefly evacuated from The Lodge as AFP investigated a reported threat, but authorities confirm no danger to the public. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned to his official residence, The Lodge, Tuesday evening after being evacuated for around three hours following a reported security incident. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) responded promptly,…
