SECURITY

Defence Minister Visits China, Seeks Technologies Transfer To Dominate Asymmetric Threats

Defense Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd), has said that Nigeria’s proactive strategy to integrate emerging technologies and Artificial Intelligence into its national security architecture will ensure that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain ahead of modern asymmetric threats. Speaking when...

Gbajabiamila, Delta Assembly speaker back state police, power devolution

The Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, have thrown their weight behind ongoing constitutional reforms, particularly the proposed establishment of state police and the...

Bring Michael’s body home, slain Oyo teacher’s family begs Tinubu, Makinde

The family of Michael Oyedokun, one of the two teachers killed during the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to direct security agencies to recover his...

Bandits Threatened To kill Oyo Pupils If Troops Came Closer — Defence Minister

The Minister of Defense, Christopher Musa, has disclosed that the bandits holding pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State threatened to kill the captives if security forces advanced on their location. Musa said this in a preview...

Soldiers Now Earn N100,000 Monthly, Says Defense Minister

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said Nigerian soldiers now earn a minimum monthly salary of N100,000 following a recent review of their welfare by the Federal Government. Musa disclosed this during an interview on News Central on...

I Told Kidnappers To Kill My Brothers, Refused N300m Ransom – Zamfara Gov

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Thursday revealed that he refused to pay a N300 million ransom when his brothers were kidnapped in 2019, insisting that negotiating with criminals only encourages more abductions.Speaking at the ARISE News and THISDAY...

Insecurity: Halt Rehabilitations, Try B-Haram Members, Senate Tells FG

ABUJA — The Senate has urged the Federal Government to halt the policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating former Boko Haram members into society, and ensure that perpetrators of terrorism and banditry are, instead, arrested and made to face the full...

One Dead As Police Rescue Kidnapped Ekiti CAC Worshippers

The Ekiti State Police Command has rescued the victims who were abducted on 28th April, 2026 during an attack at the Christ Apostolic Church, Eda-Oniyo community of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of the State.This was contained in a statement...

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How Much Each Team Earned At The 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup featured a record prize fund of $871 million (£662 million), making it the most...