Nigeria: We Will Deal Decisively With Anyone Seeking to Spread Terror, Undermine National Unity - Ribadu

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that the Federal Government will deal decisively with anyone attempting to spread terror or undermine Nigeria's… Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Asks Foreign Affairs Committee to Screen Tinubu's 65 Ambassadorial Nominees Expeditiously for Confirmation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday transmitted a list of 65 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate, seeking their prompt confirmation in line with Section 171 (1), (2) and (4)… Read more »

Nigeria: Renewed Hope in the Fight Against Terrorism

The appointment of General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) as Nigeria's new Minister of Defence is a defining moment for the nation's war against terrorism, marking the elevation of… Read more »

Nigeria: CBN Tweaks Cash Deposit Policy to Curb Costs, Security Risks, Money Laundering

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), yesterday announced the removal of all limits on cash deposits, and raised the weekly cash withdrawal limit across all channels to N500,000 from… Read more »

Nigeria: Some People Want PDP Dead or Destroyed, Says States PDP National Chair, Kabiru Turaki

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has cried out over the fate of the party, stating that the party was at a crossroads as some… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, U.S. Lawmakers Sit Over 'Religious Persecution' in Nigeria

The United States Congress yesterday continued its probe into alleged religious persecution in Nigeria, with a majority of the lawmakers holding on to their positions that there is… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. to Place Visa Restriction On Sponsors of Christian Genocide in Nigeria

The United States is targeting sponsors of attacks on Christians in Nigeria for sanctions in its avowed plans to fight alleged genocide in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnapping - Senate Extends Death Penalty to Perpetrators, Financiers, Informants

In a sweeping offensive aimed at dismantling Nigeria's deepening kidnapping crisis, the Senate on Wednesday advanced amendments to the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition)… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Extends Death Penalty to Kidnappers, Their Financiers, Informants

Senate, yesterday, advanced amendments to the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, approving provisions that extend the death penalty to all actors involved in… Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Revisit Courier Regulatory Bill Five Years After

Given the projected global market value of courier, logistics and transport industry, which is put at $60 trillion, with Nigerian market valued at $16 trillion with an asset worth… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Nominates Ex-CDS, Gen Christopher Musa, As New Minister of Defence, Seeks Senate's Approval

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday nominated a former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, as the new Minister of Defence. Read more »

Nigeria: How CBN Is Leveraging Reserves to Provide Over 10-Month Import Cover

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that at $46.7 billion, the foreign reserves have the capacity to provide over 10-month of import cover for the economy. The reserves… Read more »

Nigeria: Akpabio Reshuffles Senate Security Committees, Names New Heads

In a decisive move to strengthen legislative oversight of Nigeria's security architecture, Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday unveiled new leadership across four key… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Hails Troops Fighting Terrorism, Insurgency, Banditry

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal fund at the State House, Abuja, by commending the courage and dedication of troops… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Meets Service Chiefs, Demands Greater Efficiency in Security Strategies

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met behind closed doors with security chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies at the State House, Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate to Revisit Courier Regulatory Bill Five Years After

Given the projected global market value of courier, logistics and transport industry, which is put at $60 trillion, with Nigerian market valued at $16 trillion with an asset worth… Read more »

Nigeria: DHQ Explains Cross-Border Tension Involving Local Vigilantes, Nigerien Troops in Katsina

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has provided clarity on a recent border incident involving local vigilante members and Nigerien troops at Mazanya village in Jibia Local Government… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Receiving International Support in Fight Against Terrorism, Says Nuhu Ribadu

National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has revealed that Nigeria has begun to receive international support in its fight against insurgents and terrorists waging war against… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Now Receiving Support From U.S., UK, France, Others in Fight Against Terrorists - Ribadu

National Security Adviser NSA Malam Nuhu Ribadu has revealed that Nigeria is now receiving international support in its fight against insurgents and terrorists that are waging war… Read more »

Nigeria: Alleged Defamation - Court Grants FG's Request to Shift Akpoti-Uduaghan's Trial to February 23

Justice Chizoba Oji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, adjourned trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan till February 23, 2026. Read more »

Nigeria: 48 Hours After Army Rescued 7 Victims, Bandits Abduct 12 People in Kano

In a disturbing turn of events, just two days after a joint operation by the 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, Nigerian Air Force, and Nigerian Police led to the rescue of 7 victims and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Citing Health Grounds, Defence Minister, Badaru Abubakar, Resigns

Defence Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment from Federal Executive Council, with immediate effect. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Commissions 1,187 New Police Officers, Reaffirms Commitment to Reform, Professional Policing

The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commissioned 1,187 cadets of Regular Course 7 into the Nigeria Police Force as Assistant… Read more »

Nigeria: PDP's Crises Deepen As Lamido, Bature Insist Damagum, Anyanwu Still National Chairman, Secretary

. Turaki's leadership dismisses the claim Read more »

Nigeria: Ndume Hails Army's Daring Rescue of 12 Abducted Girls, Renews Demand for Better Funding

Former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has praised the Nigerian Army for the swift and decisive operation that led to the rescue of 12 teenage girls… Read more »