…should be viewed not only from a constitutional perspective but also through the lens of national security and continuity of government.Adamu argued that although Nigeria’s Constitution does not expressly prohibit the president and vice president from being outside the country at the same time, the practice raises impo…

…using Anthropic’s products, while Hegseth labelled the company a “supply chain risk” to national security. “The empty invocation of national security is not a blank check to punish and retaliate against government critics,” Judge Rita Lin said in a 59-page decision seen by AFP. She barred the federal agencies named in…

…terrorist threats, effective border management becomes an indispensable component of national security. “Terrorists and criminal networks exploit sovereign boundaries precisely because security forces cannot simply pursue them across international borders without appropriate cooperation and legal frameworks. “Consequen…

…and rugged terrain in the area.The operation brought together the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Tactical Team and newly inducted soldiers of 226 Battalion, recently posted to Sector 4, Adamawa State. According to Leadership, troops made contact with the terrorists in two separate engagements after clos…

The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser Tactical Team, has dismantled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist camp in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Wednesday, followed credible intelligence on the…

…collaboration 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…

…food security, economic growth, environmental sustainability, energy production and national security,” the minister said. The development of the compact comes amid longstanding concerns over the country’s ability to provide safe water, sanitation and hygiene services to its booming population. Recent efforts have incr…

…responsible additional source of early-warning information and community support for the national security architecture,” he said. Udoma said VGN members would be required to operate within the law and maintain the confidence of the communities they serve. He warned that members who acted outside their lawful mandate w…

…the President showing that democracy is important. What if it was something to do with national security? There is no greater national security than the continuity of the state. The state has to assist, and a free, fair and credible election is important for establishing civil government. It is the most important issue…

…to move from Rivers State to Bayelsa State during the formative years of the state. The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, was among prominent Nigerians who paid glowing tributes to the retiring Head of Service, describing her as a distinguished public servant whose contributions to Nigeria’s public adminis…

…protection of Nigerian lives remained a priority by directing officials responsible for national security to concentrate on their constitutional duties. The organisation further called for stronger protection of vulnerable communities in Benue, Plateau and other states experiencing recurring attacks. HURIWA condemned a…

…these are the major stories making headlines this morning. The developments span national security, politics, traditional institutions and infrastructure, with authorities and political actors outlining their positions on issues affecting the country and the 2027 elections. Here’s your complete morning roundup: 1. Terr…

…intelligence-driven operations and financial tracking remain critical to safeguarding national security. Another security analyst, Lawrence Alobi, urged security agencies to step up intelligence sharing and work closely with financial institutions to curb the trend. Addressing the issue, Alobi emphasised that security…

…and the 150 being dispatched this August/September. Otuaro said President Tinubu and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, are happy with what “we are doing to consolidate sustainable peace in our region and the enormous scholarships.” The PAP boss thanked the IYC for the visit, stressing that sustaining t…

…inter-agency collaborations across the defence sector would continue with full force."National security remains our highest imperative," Musa said. "The ongoing operations, strategic reforms, and inter-agency collaborations across the defence sector will continue unabated with increased vigour. Our resolve to uphold th…

…units for Nigerian Armed Forces personnel and N109.9bn for Operation Lake Sanity, a multinational security operation. The Ministry of Finance, in the scorecard, stated that the infrastructure interventions were aimed at addressing long-standing constraints to investment and economic growth. “The objective is to use imp…

…recent attacks in Benue, Plateau and Niger states. He described the attacks as a national security emergency, urging governments at all levels to take urgent and decisive action to protect vulnerable communities and prevent further bloodshed. He wrote, “”What is happening to our country? In recent days, deadly attacks…

…Abuja on Thursday, days after winning a second term in office. He was accompanied by the National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. The visit marked Adeleke’s first publicly known meeting with Tinubu since his victory in the August 15 governorship election. It also followed a congratulatory phone call from the President, w…

…naval force capable of protecting Nigeria’s maritime interests and advancing national security objectives. He said the exercise enabled participating gunboats, air assets and operational units to test their weapon systems, improve inter-service communication and validate joint littoral manoeuvre doctrines. According to…

…terror, creating widespread insecurity, acting against people's physical integrity and national security in a manner that seriously disrupted public order". But according to IHR, Hosseini was accused of kicking one of the policemen, and the "authorities have presented no evidence proving that his actions led to the de@…

…Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Idris said the committee’s membership would comprise the National Security Adviser, the two Ministers of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff and all the service chiefs, the Director-General of the DSS, the Director-General of the NIA, and the Special Adviser to the President on Homeland…

…before the electorate," adding that voters deserved concrete debates on economic growth, national security, infrastructure, healthcare, education and social inclusion, with clear and measurable proposals from all contestants.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Amupitan also…

…the 2027 elections, the Ministry of Defence would work closely with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Department of State Services (DSS), the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) a…

…to democratic rule in 1999. He urged candidates to focus their campaigns on the economy, national security, infrastructure, healthcare, education and social inclusion. “Electoral contests in a constitutional democracy are not total wars; they are competitive job interviews before the electorate. Nigerians do not want i…

…Hooker on recent U.S.-Nigeria talks. Hooker had noted that she had hosted Nigerian National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in Washington for the second session of the U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group. The US, she said, remained committed to safeguarding Christian communities and identified concrete steps to protect tho…