Tag: #PeaceAndSecurity
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TINUBU URGES SENATE TO AMEND CONSTITUTION FOR STATE POLICE
President Bola Tinubu calls for State Police to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges, from terrorism to banditry. During an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu urged the 10th Senate to begin constitutional amendments to allow for State Police. He stressed that decentralised policing would strengthen local security, enable faster responses to threats,…
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VP SHETTIMA LANDS IN ETHIOPIA FOR 39TH AU SUMMIT
Nigeria strengthens its voice on Africa’s economy, security, and democracy. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union, running Feb. 14–15. Welcomed at Bole International Airport by Ethiopian officials, Shettima will join discussions on peace, security, and democratic governance. Foreign…
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UK EMPOWERS KATSINA WOMEN THROUGH PEACE & SECURITY TRAINING
New initiative aims to turn policy into real impact for women and communities. The UK Government, through its Women, Peace and Security (WPS) programme, is boosting women’s capacity in Katsina State. The two-day training, implemented by Gender Awareness Trust and Tetra Tech International Development and supported by SPRiNG, brought together government officials, security agencies, civil…
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NIGERIAN ARMY DISLODGES IPOB/ESN, ARRESTS KIDNAPPERS IN SOUTH-EAST & SOUTH-SOUTH
Troops strike hard to restore peace and security in troubled regions. The Nigerian Army has recorded major wins in the South-East and South-South, dislodging IPOB/ESN fighters from hideouts in Orsumoghu, Ihiala LGA, Anambra, and arresting suspected kidnappers in Edo State. In Anambra, Operation UDO KA targeted militants planning an illegal sit-at-home order on Feb. 2.…
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NSCDC, UK PROGRAMME LAUNCH GENDER POLICY 2 TO BOOST INCLUSIVITY
Promoting women, youth, and minority participation in security and governance! The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in partnership with the UK-funded SPRiNG Programme, has unveiled its Gender Policy 2 (2026–2030) to strengthen inclusivity, human rights protection, and community engagement in security operations. The initiative aims to increase participation of women, youth, persons with…
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SAHEL TERRORISM: GLOBAL THREAT, URGENT ACTION NEEDED
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sounded the alarm over the escalating threat of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, warning that expanding terrorist networks, mass displacement, and the collapse of essential services are now a growing concern worldwide. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Guterres emphasized that the surge in terrorist groups is not…
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NIGERIA URGES GLOBAL COMMUNITY TO END “NAMING AND SHAMING” OVER SECURITY CHALLENGES
Nigeria’s Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, Mr. Syndoph Endoni, has called on the international community to stop “naming and shaming” the country regarding its security issues. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council in New York, Endoni addressed the impact of illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW) in the Sahel region. He stressed that…
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THANK A SOLDIER: NIGERIA LAUNCHES DIGITAL PLATFORM TO HONOUR MILITARY HEROES
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has introduced “Thank A Soldier,” a digital initiative aimed at connecting Nigerians with serving troops and families of fallen heroes. Announced in Abuja, this interactive platform, accessible via QR code, lets citizens send personalised messages of appreciation and tribute. Part of the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day…
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NSCIA DENOUNCES CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE CLAIMS IN NIGERIA AS FOREIGN-POLITICAL PLOY
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has firmly rejected allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria, labeling them false, politically driven, and harmful to national unity. At a press conference in Abuja, NSCIA Secretary-General Professor Is-haq Oloyede condemned Western media and political figures for spreading misleading narratives aimed at destabilizing Nigeria. Oloyede explained that…
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NIGERIAN AIR FORCE DELIVERS DEVASTATING BLOWS TO TERRORISTS, BANDITS IN PRECISION AIRSTRIKES
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully neutralized scores of terrorists and bandits through precise airstrikes across Borno, Kwara, Katsina, Zamfara, and Kaduna States. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations, confirmed the operations on November 9 as part of intensified counterterrorism missions under Operation HADIN KAI and Operation FANSAN YAMMA. In Borno, strikes…
