Category: Security
Social media is not a battlefield command – why the Nigerian Army’s action against Justice Crack is a national security imperative
Abuja, Nigeria — May 5, 2026 Nigeria’s current security climate continues to place immense pressure on its armed forces, with ongoing operations across multiple regions confronting terrorism, banditry, and other asymmetric threats. In this context, concerns have emerged over the intersection of digital communication and national security, particularly following the recent actions of the Nigerian…
IGP Disu, stakeholders move to establish Police Academy Ogun campus, upgrade colleges nationwide
Abuja, Nigeria — May 4, 2026 The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has initiated plans to establish a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) in Ogun State, alongside efforts to upgrade and secure accreditation for 42 Police Colleges across the country. The development was discussed during a high-level strategic meeting held at…
IGP Disu Pays Operational Visit To Akwa Ibom, Presides Over Passing-Out Ceremony Of 1,068 Retrained Constables
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has undertaken an operational visit to Akwa Ibom State, where he presided over the passing-out ceremony of 1,068 retrained police constables. During the visit, the IGP paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno,…
DG Nema Takes Disaster Risk Reduction Awareness To Primary School Pupils In Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria — April 30, 2026 The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, has taken disaster risk reduction awareness to pupils of LEA Primary School, Durumi, Abuja, as part of efforts to promote safety education among young Nigerians. The visit formed part of NEMA’s ongoing campaign to build a culture of…
COAS REAFFIRMS ARMY’S GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY
ABUJA, NIGERIA — APRIL 30, 2026 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with global institutions to enhance national security. Shaibu made this known on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, while receiving a delegation led by Randolph Charles Kent at Army Headquarters in Abuja. The…
Nigerian Army Strengthens Operational Excellence with Standardized Evaluation Framework
Abuja, Nigeria, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to improve operational efficiency and institutional performance through the introduction of a Standardized Evaluation Framework. This was the focus of a sensitization seminar organised by the Army Headquarters Department of Standards and Evaluation at the Nigerian Army Conference Centre and Suites, Asokoro, Abuja….
Police Leadership Orders Dismissal, Prosecution of Officers Over Effurun Shooting Incident
Abuja, Nigeria, Tuesday, April 29, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has announced disciplinary actions following the fatal shooting incident that occurred on April 26, 2026, in Effurun, Delta State, which led to the death of Mr. Mene Ogidi. According to the Force, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, immediately ordered the withdrawal of all…
NAF Component of Operation HADIN KAI Eliminates Terrorists, Destroys Logistics Structures in Mandara Mountains
Abuja, Nigeria — April 29, 2026 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced that its Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI successfully eliminated terrorists and destroyed key logistics structures during a precision airstrike in the Mandara Mountains. According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the…
Troops Recover Arms, Arrest Suspects in Swift Operation in Delta Community
Warri South West, Delta State, Nigeria ,Monday, April 27, 2026 Troops of Headquarters 63 Brigade/Sector 1, Joint Task Force, South South, Operation Delta Safe, have recorded significant operational success following a swift response to security threats in Delta State. The operation, carried out in Ogidigben Community in Warri South West Local Government Area, led to…
Mali’s Defence Minister Killed as Coordinated Attacks Hit Military Targets
Bamako, Mali — April 27, 2026 Sadio Camara, Mali’s defence minister, has been killed following a coordinated wave of attacks targeting military installations across the country. Camara reportedly died after a vehicle-borne explosive device detonated outside his residence in Kati, a heavily fortified garrison town located about 15 kilometres northwest of Bamako, the nation’s capital….