By ALO360 Editorial board Between January 27 and February 26, Nigeria recorded 1,003 violent deaths. That translates to roughly 34 Nigerians killed every day for one month. StatiSense published data obtained from ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data), an independent, impartial global monitor that collects, analyses, and maps data on conflict and protest, showing…
Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser, has drawn criticism from Nigerians after he likened Nigeria’s terror crisis to a disagreement between brothers. Ribadu made the remark during a press briefing at the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting held in Abuja. Ribadu Advocates Dialogue In a press interview, which has since gone viral on X, the NSA…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a three-count charge against Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state. The charges were filed on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The DSS accused El-Rufai of unlawfully intercepting the phone conversation of Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA). According to the charge sheet,…
Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna Central, has criticised Nasir El-Rufai, ex-governor of Kaduna state, over his allegations against Nuhu Ribadu, the national security adviser (NSA). El-Rufai had written to Ribadu on Sunday, demanding clarification over the alleged procurement of thallium sulphate by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). He asked the NSA…
Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has written to Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), demanding clarification over the alleged procurement of thallium sulphate by the NSA’s office. In a letter posted on X on Sunday, the ex-governor asked Ribadu to explain reports that ONSA procured about 10…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to arm and train forest guards without delay. The move targets rising kidnapping and terrorism in forest regions. He stressed that Nigeria must use every available force to keep citizens safe. “We face challenges of kidnapping and terrorism. so we need all the forces…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the US–Nigeria Joint Security Working Group, a move that aims to strengthen defence cooperation between both nations. The decision followed recent high-level engagements in Washington, DC. Tinubu Approves New Security Delegation Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga announced the approval in…
US Congressman Riley M. Moore met with a top Nigerian delegation led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to address Christian persecution and rising terrorism across Nigeria. The meeting was direct, urgent, and centered on growing global concern for vulnerable Christian communities. Christian Persecution Takes Center Stage During the talks, Nigerian officials outlined the serious…
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has met with service chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies in Abuja. The meeting came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy military forces to Nigeria. Security Chiefs Hold Emergency Meeting in Abuja The high-level meeting was held behind closed doors on Monday.According to sources,…
