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The Nigerian Army has appointed General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to lead its newly created divisions, marking a significant step in the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the expansion of the Army from eight to twelve divisions as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s response to growing security challenges. The appointments follow the…
United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as decisive leadership in confronting terrorism and addressing security challenges in Nigeria. The commendation was contained in a letter dated July 6, 2026, and made public on Wednesday by the Presidency through the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
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Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has dismissed concerns that the proposed state police system could be abused by governors, insisting that the constitutional framework contains safeguards, including provisions allowing the President to intervene when necessary. Barau made the remarks while addressing widespread public concerns over the proposed decentralisation of policing, following the National Assembly’s recent…
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Nigerian security agencies have arrested seven suspected senior members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) upon their return from the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who said the suspects were apprehended at Katsina Airport on Thursday before being…
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Nigerian security forces have escalated their response to renewed violence in Benue State with the deployment of surveillance drones to track down suspected bandits responsible for recent deadly attacks. The move follows coordinated assaults on several communities in Apa Local Government Area, where armed attackers reportedly struck settlements including Asakpa, Ojantele, and Okpete. According to…
Nigeria’s former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ola Ibrahim (retd.), has cautioned that hidden interests are still actively working to weaken the country and steer it toward fragmentation, warning that the nation’s security challenges are neither random nor accidental. Speaking at the reunion of the 42nd Regular Course of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in…
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The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has raised fresh alarm over Nigeria’s deepening security vulnerabilities, revealing that terrorist groups operating within the country have migrated from regular mobile-phone networks to satellite-based communication systems. The revelation signals a troubling technological shift among criminal networks and poses new challenges for national security operations. NASRDA’s Director-General,…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the dismissal of 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reform and disciplinary exercise aimed at strengthening professionalism and restoring integrity within the Service. The country’s primary domestic intelligence agency made the announcement in a statement released on Tuesday, stressing that the decision was taken after…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a man identified as Innocent Chukwuma in Oyigbo, near Port Harcourt, Rivers State, for allegedly using his X (formerly Twitter) social media handle to call on the Nigerian military to overthrow the current democratic government. According to security sources, the suspect’s online posts were flagged for inciting…
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