…Television's Politics Today, Sheriff also defended President Bola Tinubu's record on security, expressed confidence that the APC would remain in power after the next general election, and argued that the presidency should stay in the South until 2031. Obi came third in the 2023 presidential election after securing more…
…policies capable of improving healthcare access and strengthening national health security.” Dozie added that participants would also gain practical insights into optimising pharmaceutical supply chains, improving operational efficiency, managing risks and navigating increasingly complex healthcare regulations. He stre…
…administration of President Bola Tinubu and the support of the Office of the National Security Adviser. Otuaro made the remarks while declaring open the sixth batch of the two-day Leadership, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation Training for PAP stakeholders at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja. The tr…
…rights lawyer, Femi Falana, cautioning that state police may not resolve Nigeria's insecurity unless underlying issues such as unemployment are addressed, and Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urging the Federal Government to delay implementation until after the 2027 general election over fears it…
…disclosed this while briefing journalists on Monday, describing the development as a security threat. "Kano State Police Command has observed an alarming increase in the number of vehicles plying our roads with covered number plates, defaced registration numbers, or no registration at all. "This is not a minor traffic…
…the visit to the Villa served multiple purposes, including updating the President on the security situation in the state, the status of internally displaced persons, the farming season now underway and the political atmosphere following the APC primaries. He explained, "Previously we've had lots of security hits. It ha…
…payments, tokenisation and digital wallet integrations, Verve is enhancing convenience, security and user experience across physical and digital channels. As Verve strengthens its position across existing markets and explores new growth opportunities, the company remains committed to driving financial inclusion, accele…
…if countries negotiate with trust, flexibility and a shared commitment to global health security.
…at the forefront of defending Nigeria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security. Commenting on the theme of the 2026 celebration, “Protecting the Nation and Serving the People: A Way Forward for the Nigerian Army,” Yar’Adua said it reflects the Army’s constitutional mandate and the importance of streng…
…that the officers quickly secured the premises and left with the two men, while a security presence remained in the area for some time after the operation. Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi is currently standing trial over allegations of forgery, impersonation and related offences arising from claims linked to the purported Presi…
…officers of the command also arrested one 32-year-old Joshua Akpan, a private security guard, over his alleged involvement in vandalising and stealing armoured electrical cables and other electrical installations from churches, residential buildings, factories and government facilities. The statement said a search of t…
…beyond having famous parents, explaining that it also includes growing up with financial security, quality education and opportunities that many people do not have. “You don’t have to be famous to be privileged. Privilege is growing up in a situation where your parents had a certain amount of money, you didn’t have to…
…re-election, accusing his administration of failing to address the country's worsening insecurity and showing what he described as a lack of compassion for victims. Obi made the call in a statement released on Monday on X, following his visit to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the prolonged captivity of schoolchil…
…the alleged murder of former Ogun State Television broadcaster, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, will be arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta on Monday. Confirming the development to PUNCH Online on Monday, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Babaseyi Oluseyi, said, "The…
…for the remaining evacuation flights, stressing that there are no indications that the security situation is improving. "There are no signs that the situation is improving," she said. She recalled that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved an extension of the evacuation exercise beyond the June 30 deadline after the suc…
…Crisis in the Country Now Evident”, Obi criticised the president’s handling of insecurity, accusing the administration of lacking compassion and capacity. Obi said he had publicly appealed twice to the kidnappers to release the children and had also spoken with Governor Makinde twice to express solidarity, describing t…
…undertaken several evacuation exercises involving Nigerians stranded abroad due to security concerns, economic hardship, immigration issues and humanitarian emergencies. Air Peace has also played a key role in previous government-assisted evacuation missions, including the repatriation of Nigerians from countries affec…
…deserved recognition and encouragement rather than constant criticism. He also commended security agencies in Kogi for their commitment to maintaining peace and security despite prevailing challenges. Ibenu expressed hope that security personnel would be provided with additional resources, equipment and support to enha…
…as part of its anti-corruption drive aimed at strengthening accountability and national security. This is as the commission said, corruption continues to undermine Nigeria's security architecture by diverting resources meant for critical public services. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a performance report obta…
…who preferred not to be named said the bad portions of the road had also become a security concern, especially at night when vehicles were forced to slow down. "Once motorists reduce their speed because of the potholes, they become vulnerable. We have heard of cases where hoodlums take advantage of the situation to har…
…stage with no disbursement recorded. The World Bank also approved $250m for the Health Security Programme in Western and Central Africa, Nigeria Phase II, in September 2025 to strengthen disease surveillance and emergency preparedness following lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility was listed as signed and h…
…Police has not discharged its core mandates well before now. But it is because the new security environment demands an entirely new approach given our population size and the emerging threats. It is also because the present police structure often limits the ability of sub-national authorities to respond effectively and…
…took an extraordinary step by jointly addressing the nation on the state of national security. The initiative emerged from consultations among the leadership of these institutions under the coordination of the National Security Adviser (NSA). The Joint Security Press Briefing marked an important milestone in Nigeria's…
…as criminals," it stated. The Federal Government also accused some South African security operatives, particularly officers of the Tshwane Metro Police, of complicity in the attacks. Nigeria further expressed concern over remarks reportedly made by a spokesperson of the South African government, who allegedly challenge…
…cases of electoral intimidation, serious human rights violations and threats to national security, dismissing concerns that governors could abuse the proposed policing system for political purposes. The upper chamber also defended the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Po…