…on wheat imports, with about 7.2 million tonnes expected to be imported. He blamed insecurity, declining production, supply chain disruptions and inadequate storage infrastructure for the growing food supply challenges. According to him, thousands of farmers have been displaced in northern Nigeria, disrupting farming a…

…breach linked to the Tribeca Film Festival.The reported breach was uncovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, who described it as one of the largest celebrity-related data exposures he has encountered.According to Fowler, the leak originated from three publicly accessible databases connected to the New York…

…Gulf," he said.He added that the United States now faced an increasingly unstable security environment in the Middle East and suggested Washington was reassessing its approach. "The situation in the Middle East for the United States is difficult and unsettled," he said, adding that the US was looking "for a new strateg…

…in Abuja, and the FBI, who took him into custody. The support and assistance of Nigerian security authorities was essential to this effort, notably that of Nigeria's Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Federal Ministry of Justice's International Criminal Justice Cooperation Department, and t…

…Anambra, Zamfara and Abia have revealed plans to build their state police on existing security agenciesThe House of Representatives passed an Executive Bill on Thursday to establish state police across NigeriaState officials argue that converting existing outfits will be faster and cheaper than building entirely new po…

…conducted by troops of 25 Brigade. The suspect was spotted hiding behind the first security barrier at the entrance leading from Damboa town to the Brigade headquarters, raising suspicion among the patrol team. A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a torchlight and a prayer rosary, after which he was…

…experience for fresh Nigerian graduates, has become overshadowed by fear, as rising insecurity across the country now shapes how prospective corps members approach NYSC mobilisation, AYOOLA OLASUPO reports On a Monday evening in Lagos State, a prospective corps member, Oluwakemisola (surname withheld), sat glued to her…

…ask in our arguments. Even the Plateau State Government will tell you that a state security outfit registered as far back as 2008 or 2009, Operation Rainbow, has not been licensed by the Federal Government to acquire arms, so how will vigilantes arm themselves? How have the police helped in this situation? For conventi…

…and assured residents that the governorship election would be peaceful, with adequate security arrangements to protect voters. The Director-General of the Akoni Obinrin Support Group, Funke Egbemode, said the movement was established to promote greater participation of women in politics and governance. She urged member…

Political calculations, shifting alliances and growing security concerns have make the forthcoming Osun State governorship election one of the most closely watched contests. Ismaeel Uthman examines the chances and challenges facing Governor Ademola Adeleke as he seeks a second term Fith three weeks to the Osun State go…

…who claimed the late head of state died during s3x Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State General Sani Abacha, has dismissed claims made by a former Department of State Services (DSS) operative regarding the final moments of the late military ruler, describing the account as fa…

…Factory. He also appealed to traditional rulers, local government authorities, security agencies and community leaders to support the campaign by encouraging farmers to patronise local processing industries. According to him, protecting industries established in the state is a collective responsibility that would stren…

…its governorship candidate for the 2027 election and pledged to focus its campaign on security, economic recovery, agricultural transformation, industrial development and responsive governance. The post 2027: Benue PDP insists Aondoakaa eligible for governorship race appeared first on Vanguard News.

…traders. He said the community would escalate the matter to the Bomadi Local Government Security Council and propose the establishment of vigilante posts to strengthen security and curb criminal activities. According to him, Bomadi-Overside remains a strategic commercial hub that serves traders from several riverine co…

…room went dead quiet.>Sofia walked to the projector and connected the flash drive. Security rushed toward her, but they were too late.The screen filled with copies of emails and texts between Karl and his family, deciding how to quietly get rid of her after the wedding.Then a voice message boomed over the speakers."It'…

…on Malaria, Dr. Bashir, assured that no child would be left behind despite the insecurity in the state. “This time around, we have made adequate arrangements to ensure the success of the exercise. It is going to be house-to-house, with close supervision. No child should be missed,” he assured.

…fleeing the scene. “We do not know the motive behind the attack. We are calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the eyewitness said. (NAN) The post Police confirm killing of Neighbourhood Watch operative in Ebonyi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd.), has dismissed claims by a former Department of State Services operative, Dennis Amachree, about the final moments of the late military ruler. Al-Mustapha described the account as false and urged Nigerians not to b…

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has dismissed claims made by a former Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Mr. Amachree, regarding the final moments of the late military ruler, describing the account as false. Speaking wi…

…recurrence of similar disputes but also strengthen regional integration, promote food security, facilitate intra-African trade, and enhance the competitiveness of the onion value chain across West and Central Africa.” He reaffirmed the association’s commitment to working with ECOWAS, member states, and other stakeholde…

…Area in Zamfara State, saying the attack claimed the lives of members of the chairman’s security detail, including two policemen and a local vigilante. In a statement issued on Saturday in Gusau, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja,…

…government said Governor Nasir Idris remained actively involved in efforts to tackle insecurity through close collaboration with security agencies and other stakeholders. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, the government said opposition figures were creating a false impress…

…expanding access to broadband infrastructure, strengthening consumer protection and cybersecurity, and promoting digital literacy, particularly among women, youths, persons with disabilities and underserved communities. The conference, hosted by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation…

…Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Bungudu, and killed two of his security guards. The rampaging gunmen stormed Bungudu town in the early hours of Saturday and went straight to the council chairman’s residence in the Zango area of the town. A family member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said…

…originated from Buhari government — Budget Office explains PFIPC allocation I began with security, an issue that weighs heavily on Nigerians. I asked what his immediate priorities would be if elected president. He responded that the primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property. He st…