Nigeria's Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has denied the Federal Government pays ransom for kidnap victims. He insists military pressure and intelligence are the strategy. Read the full details.
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, issues a stern warning to Sheikh Gumi and terror sympathisers. Get the latest on national security, army expansion, and Poland's praise.
Polish Ambassador Michał Cygan lauds Nigeria's military as a regional stabiliser. Talks focus on defence cooperation and youth engagement via the CAS Literary Competition. Read more.
Terra Industries secures major funding from US billionaire Joe Lonsdale and global investors to expand African defence manufacturing and combat cross-border insecurity with local tech.
Polish Ambassador Michał Cygan lauds Nigeria as a stabilising force. Talks focus on bilateral defence cooperation and youth engagement via the CAS Literary Competition. Read more.
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Lt.Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), issues a stern warning to Sheikh Ahmed Gumi and others against legitimizing banditry. Read the full statement.
Nigeria's Defence Ministry refutes claims it barred Channels Television from covering the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration. The ministry cites security protocol for a late-arriving reporter. Get the full details.
Former Army Chief Tukur Buratai outlines a radical roadmap for Nigeria's security, calling for a 1.5 million-strong police force and a National Defence Innovation Fund. Discover his full vision for stability.
Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa warns supporters of insurgents and bandits to desist immediately. He urges Nigerians to provide timely intelligence to the Armed Forces for swift action.
Nigeria and the US accelerate delivery of 12 AH-1Z helicopters to boost airpower against insurgents. Key meeting in San Diego addresses logistics and timelines.
A coalition of civil society groups has called on President Bola Tinubu to redeploy Defence Minister of State Bello Matawalle to bolster public trust in Nigeria's counter-terrorism operations. Read the full details.
Former Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru debunks reports of defecting to the ADC, stating his unwavering loyalty remains with the APC. Get the full details on the political developments in Jigawa.
Presidential hopeful Omoyele Sowore unveils radical security plan to replace fighter jets and ministers with drones. Discover his tech-focused strategy to tackle banditry and kidnapping.
NSCDC's Mining Marshals arrest five men in Kuje, Abuja, for illegal mining and impersonating security officials. Suspects used a marked Hilux to bypass checkpoints. Read more.
Nigeria's Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa, shares a powerful testimony of divine elevation amidst trials. He urges national unity and faith. Read his full message of hope.
The PDP condemns the Federal Government for failing to inform Nigerians about US military strikes in Sokoto before the news broke internationally. Read why this is a major security lapse.
Former Senator Shehu Sani endorses recent US-Nigeria joint airstrikes on terrorist targets in the Northwest, calling it a 'conscionable action' but warns against over-reliance on foreign military intervention.
US Rep. Riley M. Moore commends the release of Sunday Jackson, pardoned by Adamawa Governor after a decade on death row for a self-defence killing. Read the full story.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has pardoned farmer Sunday Jackson, sentenced to death for killing a herder in self-defence in 2015. Read the full story of this national debate.
President Bola Tinubu announces a sweeping national security revamp, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence. He declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists amid rising violence.
Northern Christian Youth Coalition urges President Tinubu to sack Defence Minister Bello Matawalle over grave security allegations. They demand accountability and consistent application of the rule of law.
A retired military intelligence expert cautions the Presidency against political control of Nigeria's defence architecture, warning it could limit Gen. Musa's effectiveness. Read the full analysis.
The Northern Christian Youth Coalition urges President Tinubu to sack Defence Minister Bello Matawalle over grave allegations. The group demands accountability to restore public trust in Nigeria's security architecture.
Spain's defence ministry has placed its largest-ever helicopter order, purchasing 100 units from Airbus to modernise its military capabilities. Discover the strategic details.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has dismissed an Assistant Commandant General and 37 other senior officers for gross misconduct and insubordination. A total of 76 officers faced sanctions in 2025 as part of ongoing reforms.
President Bola Tinubu held a crucial security meeting with Nigeria's Service Chiefs to address internal challenges and regional commitments. Read the details and analysis.
Nigerian students call for Bello Matawalle's removal as Minister of State for Defence, citing a viral video and a 'serious breach of trust' amid the nation's security crisis.
Political commentator Hamma-Ahmed Hayatu calls for President Tinubu to remove Bello Matawalle as Defence Minister of State, suggesting two ex-military chiefs as replacements. Read the full details.
Ibrahim Dosara, former commissioner to Defence Minister Bello Matawalle, dismisses revived corruption and security strategy claims as politically driven. He defends Matawalle's record and civilian oversight role. Read the full defence.
Pressure mounts on Defence Minister Bello Matawalle as stakeholders demand his resignation over a past video defending bandits. Amid Nigeria's security crisis, questions of loyalty arise. Read the full story.