Faleye Inaugurates LOC for ISSSA West Africa Technical Seminar 2026
By Chinedu Echianu Managing Director of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Olúwaṣeun Faleye, has inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the International Social Security Services Association (ISSSA) West Africa Technical Seminar 2026. The inauguration ceremony was held on Wednesday at the NSITF Board Room in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Faleye […]
Nigerian Army Warns Troops Against Arms, Ammunition Sale
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Army has issued a stern warning to its personnel against selling arms and ammunition, stressing that officers caught engaging in such illegal activities would face strict disciplinary action. The directive came from the Chief of Civil Military Affairs, Major General M.A. Etsu Ndagi, during a sensitisation workshop on Human Rights […]
Falana Slams Military Over Alleged Coup Plot, Demands Public Apology
By Oluwakemi Kindness Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, on Tuesday criticized the Nigerian military for what he described as misleading the public over an alleged plot to overthrow the government. Falana’s reaction followed a statement by the military on Monday, announcing that some officers would be arraigned before a military […]
Armed Forces Confirms Alleged Plot to Overthrow Government After Probe of 16 Officers
By Zainab Bakare The Armed Forces of Nigeria has confirmed that its investigation uncovered allegations that some officers plotted to overthrow the government. In a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Defence Headquarters says investigations into disciplinary cases involving 16 officers have been concluded. “The Armed […]
Police Foil Early-Morning Armed Robbery in Abuja, Recover Weapons, Vehicle
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled an early-morning armed robbery attack on motorists in the Kado area of Abuja. The police in a statement on Sunday by it Spokesperson Josephine Adeh says it also recovered weapons and other exhibits after a gun duel with the suspects. She says the […]
Customs Backs Africa’s First Defence, Security Exhibition
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed its support for Africa’s inaugural comprehensive Defence and Security Exhibition, scheduled to take place in Nigeria this year. The Africa International Defence and Security Exhibition (AFRIDECS) was discussed during a courtesy visit by the exhibition’s Steering Committee to the NCS Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, […]
Speaker Urges Security Agencies to Rescue Abducted Kaduna Worshippers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has charged security agencies to immediately rescue worshippers abducted by suspected terrorists in Kaduna State and ensure the arrest of those responsible. In a statement signed on Thursday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Krishi, Speaker Abbas […]
Kwara Govt Orders Immediate Closure of College of Education, Oro
By Victor Agboola The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, citing worsening security in the area. The directive was issued by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology in an internal memo dated January 20, 2026. Signed by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Sa’adatu […]
Minority Caucus Urges FG to Boost Military Welfare, Equipment
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to urgently improve the welfare of the armed forces and provide enhanced security equipment to enable them effectively tackle rising insecurity across the country. The Caucus made the call in a statement on the occasion of this year’s Armed […]
Speaker Abbas salutes Nigeria’s Armed Forces Sacrifice
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their courage, discipline and commitment in defending the country against internal and external threats. In a message issued on Thursday to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Speaker paid tribute to officers and men […]