Nigeria's N777 Billion Arms Import Bill Revealed
National Bureau of Statistics data shows Nigeria spent N776.9 billion on arms imports from 2020-2025, with 2024 recording the highest expenditure at N520 billion amid rising insecurity.
National Bureau of Statistics data shows Nigeria spent N776.9 billion on arms imports from 2020-2025, with 2024 recording the highest expenditure at N520 billion amid rising insecurity.
Nigeria urges international community against 'naming and shaming' over security challenges. Envoy highlights illicit weapons impact on Sahel region. Read full details.
Nigeria's envoy to the UN condemns illicit arms flow in the Sahel, calls for international cooperation over 'naming and shaming'. Read the full statement.
President Tinubu dispatches peace envoy Dr Abiodun Essiet to Plateau State while DSS arrests suspected arms dealer Musa Abubakar. Read about the renewed peace efforts and security breakthrough.
Nigerian troops arrest a suspected gunrunner in Plateau State, recovering 6 fabricated rifles and other illegal arms. A major success in the fight against illicit weapons. Support our security forces by sharing credible information.
DSS captures Musa Abubakar, a key arms dealer supplying weapons to armed groups in Plateau State. Arrest made on November 12, 2025 following intelligence. #Security #Plateau
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NSCDC's special squad arrests 20 criminal suspects for kidnapping, vandalism, and armed robbery across multiple states. Operations recover AK-47 rifles and other weapons. Read more.
Police in Kano have arrested a government driver who stole a Toyota Hilux from Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo's convoy. The vehicle was recovered in a swift security operation. Read more details.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun prohibits police from escorting parties for land recovery, stating the force won't enforce private interests. Watch the viral video.
Nigerian Army troops arrest suspected gunrunner Abdulmudallabi Audu in Taraba, recovering AK-47 rifle and 53 rounds of ammunition. Operation continues to secure the state.
Police in Kano recover stolen Toyota Hilux belonging to Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo. Government House driver arrested in connection with the theft. Read latest developments.
The House of Representatives raises alarm over Nigeria's porous borders, with 1,894 entry points unmanned. This exposes the nation to arms smuggling and trafficking, threatening national security.
Kano State Police Command has dismantled a sophisticated SIM card syndicate, arresting six suspects and recovering over ₦17 million in a major crackdown on telecommunications fraud.
Residents of Adogu community in Ajaokuta, Kogi State celebrate as new water project ends years of water scarcity, bringing hope and improved health to families.
Nigerian businesses are positioning for significant economic recovery through strengthened trade partnerships with China at the Shanghai Import Expo, signaling new hope for commerce.
Kogi State vigilantes apprehend a kidnapper who squandered millions in ransom money on lavish parties, hard drugs, and commercial s3x workers in shocking spending spree.
Nigerian police forces have successfully dismantled a sophisticated kidnapping syndicate operating across Delta and Anambra states, recovering dangerous firearms and ammunition in major security breakthrough.
Nigerian police in Delta State have arrested suspected kidnappers and recovered N4 million ransom in a major security breakthrough that highlights ongoing efforts to combat crime in the region.
The Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN) is spearheading a nationwide initiative to strengthen Nigeria's insolvency framework, enhance practitioner expertise, and boost investor confidence through comprehensive re
Armed assailants unleash violence in Kogi community, leaving two dead and one fighting for life. Security concerns escalate as residents demand immediate government intervention.
Sri Lanka intensifies anti-corruption campaign, targeting high-profile figures and recovering billions in stolen assets as nation rebuilds economy.
Nigeria's private sector shows strongest growth in six months as business output and new orders surge, signaling economic recovery despite persistent inflation challenges.
Explore Nigeria's critical security dilemma as communities arm vigilante groups against rising banditry while government faces arms proliferation concerns. Can security and control coexist?
In a dramatic operation, Nigerian security forces have rescued two kidnapped victims and recovered a hefty N3.8 million ransom in Kogi State, dealing a significant blow to criminal elements in the region.
Nigeria's currency surges to strongest position this year while foreign reserves climb significantly, signaling robust economic recovery under CBN's strategic reforms.
Nigerian security forces have intercepted a major gunrunner in Zamfara State, recovering sophisticated weapons destined for terrorist groups in a significant blow to bandit operations.