…and Senior Director for Global Supply Chain at the U.S. Owoeye-Wise said, “National Security Council and Diana London of DCI Group. The meeting is aimed at deepening the Nigeria–United States strategic partnership and driving increased investment into Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. “The meeting also focused on advanc…

…to Nigerians. The deliberate pursuit of Nigeria’s national interest across economic, security, technological, and diplomatic domains, without being locked into any single bloc. Nigeria’s strategic autonomy rests on 5 pillars in a world of continuous alignment. Together, they form the blueprint for how Nigeria engages a…

The Imo State Government has validated its Women, Peace and Security State Action Plan. The government added that the state is the first state in the South-East to join other states across the country. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Nkechinyere Ugwu on Monday explained that Action Plan is a poli…

…Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for speaking out on the economic hardship and insecurity facing the country. Kwankwaso made the commendation in a statement posted on his social media accounts, including Facebook and X, on Tuesday night. He praised the bishops for their courage in highlighting the challenges Nig…

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has called for stronger security cooperation between the Economic Community of West African States and the Alliance of Sahel States to combat terrorism, insurgency and transnational crimes across the region. Musa made the call on Tuesday during a three-day working visit…

…political quarrels or personality clashes. “They are concerned about the economy, insecurity, unemployment, poor infrastructure, the welfare of ordinary citizens, and the growing hardship across the country. These are the issues that deserve the attention of public office holders. “It is also curious that the minister…

…Nigerians to meet the country’s operational requirements in counter-terrorism, internal security, border protection, convoy escort and rapid tactical response operations. According to him, the launch demonstrates that Nigeria has the capacity to build a sustainable defence manufacturing industry through collaboration b…

…But in August 2025 local media reported Mugumya had been taken by men linked to the security forces, and nothing was heard from him until late July when a video of him, visibly emaciated and seated next to a walker, circulated on social media. The video surfaced as international observers have expressed concerns about…

…bandits while they led their mothers away." The resident lamented that despite informing security personnel about the invasion, no reinforcement arrived before the attackers completed their operation. "We excused them during the previous attack because the bandits had surrounded them and were firing at them. But this t…

…bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. He disclosed that security personnel had been deployed to Abaushwa to restore peace, protect lives and property, and prevent further attacks. The Council Chairman urged residents to remain calm, cooperate with security agencies and continue to provi…

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as the Amotekun Corps, on Tuesday, said it rescued two young Fulani herders who were abducted by suspected kidnappers inside a forest along the Ondo-Edo State boundary. According to the corps, the victims, Abubakar Umaru and Abdullahi Umaru, were reportedly tending cat…

The Students’ Union Government of DS Adegbenro ICT Polytechnic says security agencies have commenced investigations into the recent robbery attack that claimed the life of a student and left others injured in the Eruku community, while new security measures have been introduced to protect students. The union disclosed…

…attack, which occurred on Monday, August 3, 2026, also saw the assailants set ablaze two security vehicles belonging to the Nigeria Police Force and the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps. Confirming the incident to punch on Tuesday, the command's spokesman, Ahmed Rufai, said the command received a distress call and sw…

…abduct the local government chairman alongside two other residents after killing four security personnel attached to him. The late Bello Abdullahi, a former treasurer in the Zamfara State Ministry of Finance, was reportedly among residents who rushed to the chairman's residence to offer assistance during the attack whe…

…According to the report, the victims were identified as 38-year-old Isa Haruna, a security personnel attached to Mallam Matari, and 18-year-old Abba Kyari, who reportedly drowned in the Pompomari area. The agency said its Search and Rescue Team, in collaboration with the Yobe State Fire Service in Damaturu, responded t…

…of our peoples," she said. She identified trade and investment, agriculture and food security, technology and innovation, defence and security cooperation, and healthcare, as well as cultural and people-to-people exchanges as priority areas during her tenure. President Herzog, while receiving the Nigerian envoy, "expre…

…earned on stablecoins is taxed under separate rules applicable to investment returns. Security and investment tokens are tokenised shares, bonds and revenue-sharing tokens. They attract income tax on gains and stamp duty on eligible transfers, although tokenised Nigerian stocks retain the tax exemption already applicab…

…degrees of injuries during the attack. The incident has heightened concerns over insecurity in Guma Local Government Area, which has witnessed repeated attacks in recent years. The Executive Chairman of Guma Local Government Council, Hon. Maurice Orwough, has strongly condemned the attack which he claimed was carried o…

…harder to conceal. Institutional reform must also confront Nigeria’s social pressures. Insecurity, unemployment, urbanisation, and population growth strain fragile systems. Security reform needs constitutional safeguards and conflict prevention; skills policy must reflect labour-market demand; and cities must prepare f…

…sparked outrage among members of the Catholic community, with parishioners calling on security agencies to ensure those behind the attack are arrested and prosecuted. According to ARISE News, Oyetoro, who was serving at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Ajaokuta, was found dead by the roadside with multiple stab…

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has called for private-sector investment in agriculture to achieve national food security and reduce poverty. The post Bagudu advocates private sector investment to advance food system transformation appeared first on Tribune Online.

…only supervise election duties in Osun State. “As a campaign council, we affirm that security agencies must remain neutral and professional to achieve credibility and fairness in any election. The Inspector-General of Police must not allow CP Gotan and his APC friends plunge Nigeria’s democracy into the abyss through i…

…second term must concentrate on maximising the economic benefits of those investments. Security must also remain a priority through a technology-driven architecture that protects lives while facilitating commerce and the free movement of people.” Shettima woos investors with Delta’s vast economic potential The post Eco…

…questions about the integrity of Nigeria’s public institutions, budgeting system, security architecture and presidential bureaucracy. He said, “CISLAC is not sufficiently impressed with the depth, independence and comprehensiveness of the investigation conducted so far by the House ad hoc committee. “A legislative inve…

…that life can still emerge from tragedy. Three terrifying hours According to Dogon Rana, security operatives and emergency responders could not reach the community quickly because of the poor condition of the road leading to Naridon. "If there was a good road, security personnel could have arrived earlier," he lamented…