Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, hosted Colonel Stéphane Useo, the French Defence Attaché to Nigeria, at Army Headquarters in Abuja on February 4, 2026. The meeting addressed ongoing insecurity issues in the region. Officials from both sides participated in the discussions. Meeting Overview Shaibu welcomed Useo and his delegation. The encounter…
Femi Falana issues a clear warning to the Federal Government. He urges leaders to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from framing Nigeria’s insecurity as a religious conflict. Falana stresses that proper funding motivates the armed forces to defeat terrorists and bandits effectively. The lawyer highlights socio-economic issues as the true causes of violence. Therefore Nigeria…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu speaks out on national security issues. He urges Nigerians to shift blame from President Bola Tinubu to state governors. Kalu made these comments during a New Year visit in Ekoli Edda, Ebonyi State. He visited APC chairman Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha and addressed journalists there. Governors Hold Key ResponsibilityKalu stresses that…
The Presiding Bishop of Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Francis Wale-Oke, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to flush out what he described as moles and fifth columnists within Nigeria’s security system. According to him, these elements continue to undermine efforts to end widespread insecurity. The cleric said insecurity has now surpassed corruption as Nigeria’s…
President Bola Tinubu met with leaders from the Christian Association of Nigeria on Friday. He shared key updates on national security. The meeting took place at his Lagos home. Tinubu urged the group to partner with his government. He stressed the need for unity to achieve peace. Additionally he noted that recent security steps require…
President Bola Tinubu assured Nigerians that the nation will overcome insecurity through faith and action. He spoke during a meeting with Christian leaders in Lagos on December 26, 2025. Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s religious spirit as a key strength. Security Reforms in Progress The president outlined ongoing changes in security systems. He promised state and community…
Nigeria will recruit more than 94,000 new security personnel as part of a nationwide push to curb rising insecurity, federal officials said on Thursday. Moreover, the plan forms a major component of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to strengthen security agencies across the country. Police Begin Process to Hire 50,000 Constables The Police Service Commission and…
Criminals are now turning to advanced foreign technologies, and this has made the work of security agencies in Nigeria far more difficult. According to Daniel Bwala, bandits use foreign internet services to avoid detection and escape monitoring by local authorities. As a result, tracking these criminal networks has become a major challenge. Bwala, who serves…
The latest school attack in Kebbi State has pushed the Senate to demand urgent action. Lawmakers want President Bola Tinubu to approve the immediate recruitment of 100,000 additional military personnel. They believe fresh manpower will strengthen the Armed Forces and boost the national fight against terrorism and banditry. Call for Stronger Security Measures Senator Abdullahi…
The Northern chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has offered a fresh interpretation of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Nigeria’s security situation. Trump had threatened to cut off U.S. aid and hinted at possible military intervention over what he described as the “slaughter of Christians” in Nigeria. His statement drew mixed…
