…security. In 36 years of service, Ajayi has seen virtually every dimension of Nigeria’s security challenges. He joined the DSS as a cadet and steadily rose through the ranks, acquiring experience across the intelligence and security architecture before reaching the pinnacle of the Service. In doing so, he made history…

…participation and consensus, not individual talents alone,” he said. On the escalating security challenges nationwide, the former ARP leader warned against placing state police under the exclusive control of partisan politicians. He proposed that to prevent political abuse and ensure direct protection for vulnerable ci…

…the depth of public goodwill towards the nation's security forces amid the prevailing security challenges. It also serves as a call to other stakeholders to recognise and appreciate the sacrifices of defence and security personnel, as well as veterans, across the country. The CDS commends the gallantry, discipline and…

…The former Bauchi governor acknowledged that Nigeria “continues to confront serious security challenges arising partly from instability in some neighbouring countries, porous borders, and the cross-border movement of armed groups and criminal networks into Nigerian territory,” and called for strengthened border securit…

…particularly in a country confronting terrorism, insurgency, banditry and other internal security challenges.He cautioned that hostile actors could interpret a temporary absence of the two highest-ranking political leaders as evidence of institutional vulnerability, even if the government has contingency arrangements i…

…nationwide was part of efforts to reposition the Force to meet Nigeria’s complex security challenges, which include terrorism, banditry, armed criminality, communal violence and attacks on critical infrastructure. He said the current security environment, which he described as fluid, sophisticated and unpredictable, de…

…the success of the administration’s economic reforms, lasting solutions to the nation’s security challenges, greater national unity, and the peace and prosperity of all Nigerians. Shettima insisted that the occasion should serve less as a celebration of a personal milestone and more as an opportunity for reflection, gr…

…regional cooperation among West African countries would be critical to addressing the security challenges. Fuel subsidy removal The ADC presidential candidate also criticised the removal of petrol subsidy by the Tinubu administration, saying the policy had contributed significantly to the economic hardship faced by Nig…

…between the Rivers State Government and the Nigerian Air Force in tackling national security challenges. This is as the governor praised President Bola Tinubu for equipping and repositioning the security institutions in the country. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the runway on Thursday, Fubara described the…

…public, rather than ethnic or religious sentiment.Security, governance concerns raisedSecurity challenges featured heavily in the symposium's discussions. Scholars expressed serious concern over the continued threat of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and communal violence across the country.While acknowledging the effo…

…Insecurity is worse, drugs all over,” he said. He further argued that the country’s security challenges could not be resolved through military hardware alone without addressing the underlying social and economic problems. “And I tell the military, you can buy a billion rockets, a billion whatever to Kano jets. You cann…

…not end when voting ends. The period immediately after elections can present its own security challenges,” he said. On political neutrality, Udoma said the VGN was not a political organisation and warned members against using the group’s uniforms, offices, vehicles, insignia or positions to campaign for political parti…

…Adebayo argued that a change in national leadership was required to address Nigeria’s security challenges, insisting that what they described as “terrorists in the Presidential villa” needed to be voted out for meaningful progress to be made. On the issue of fuel subsidy removal, Sowore said “If there is anybody that h…

…and unshakeable."The minister's dual role comes at a time when Nigeria continues to face security challenges across several regions, including ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the northeast and banditry in the northwest. His assurance that neither responsibility would be sacrificed for the other appears aimed at…

…especially as many Nigerians continue to face rising living costs and infrastructure and security challenges. Analysts react Commenting, Abubakar further criticised the concentration of development projects in major urban and political centres, saying public revenue should benefit communities across the states rather t…

…matter, seeking their commitment and support towards finding lasting solutions to the security challenges facing the state. “We appreciate politicians who have demonstrated genuine commitment to addressing insecurity, irrespective of political affiliation. Their support is important because no single government or inst…

…stakeholders to set aside partisan differences and unite against banditry and other security challenges confronting the state. Usman made the appeal while reacting to recent comments by some opposition politicians on the security […] The post Bandits have no political party, Sokoto gov’s aide tells politicians appeared…

…to raise concerns about regulatory uncertainty, policy changes, approval delays, security challenges and the high cost of operating in the country. PENGASSAN acknowledged the PIA as a major milestone but argued that the existence of legislation alone was insufficient to attract the long-term capital required for multi-…

…2 Things He Will Do Within 100 Days in OfficeImagesNigeria has faced persistent security challenges across multiple regions, including Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks in the North-East, bandit violence in the North-West, IPOB separatist activities in the South-East, and kidnapping in the South-West. These crises have clai…

…the eighth edition of the Blueprint Newspaper Lecture, Impact Series and Awards, themed “Security Challenges and the Integrity of the 2027 Elections.” The minister, who was represented by his Senior Special Adviser on Policy and Strategy, Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Akinjobi (retd.), urged political parties to place national int…

…from his experience as governor between 2011 and 2019, during which he witnessed the security challenges surrounding the 2015 and 2019 general elections, Yari said insecurity had remained a lingering national problem across successive administrations.

…particularly significant because all three states have experienced varying degrees of security challenges, including attacks by armed groups, communal violence, banditry and kidnapping. Bayelsa ranked fourth with N17.49bn, representing 6.93 per cent of the total. Its spending was N17.18bn lower than Kogi’s. Ekiti follo…

…dislocation. The NDLEA boss also linked the trade in illicit drugs to Nigeria's broader security challenges, noting that drug trafficking helps fund organised crime, terrorism and violent extremism globally, and that by seizing and destroying such substances, the Agency is strengthening the country's national security…

…markets.The country’s enormous landmass, forests, difficult terrain and security challenges have made it expensive to build and maintain conventional mobile infrastructure. Only about 30% of the population used the internet in 2023, according to International Telecommunication Union data.Airtel DRC CEO Thierry Diasonam…

…capable of attracting support from both the North and the South. Kwankwaso said the security challenges confronting the country, alongside declining agricultural productivity and deteriorating infrastructure, had further strengthened his resolve to support a political arrangement capable of bringing democratic change.…