Security

Coverage of crime, law enforcement, terrorism, public safety, defence, intelligence, civil unrest, emergency response and other security developments in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria and beyond.

INEC Chairman Prof Joash O. Amupitan speaking on election security ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections
INEC

INEC warns insecurity could threaten 2027 elections

INEC says disinformation, insecurity and falling voter turnout could undermine credible polls in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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Destiny Young
FG reaffirms commitment to state police
Security

FG Reaffirms Commitment to State Police in Nigeria

FG says constitutional and legal reforms are needed to create state police in Nigeria.

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Destiny Young
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu announcing the posting of senior police officers across Nigeria
Security

Disu Reassigns Senior Police Officers in Nationwide Shake-up

The redeployment affects AIGs and CPs across commands, departments, zonal offices and specialised police units nationwide.

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Destiny Young
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Alex Otti approves land for Air Force base in Abia
Air Force Base

Otti Gives Air Force 100 Hectares for Abia Base

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has approved 100 hectares of land at…

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Nigerian Air Force officers at the Civilian Harm Mitigation Course inauguration in Abuja, focused on civilian protection during anti terrorism operations
NAF

NAF Reaffirms Civilian Protection in Anti Terror War

The Nigerian Air Force has restated its commitment to protecting civilians while…

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IGP Appoints Anthony Okon Placid as New Force Public Relations Officer
Anthony Okon Placid

IGP Appoints Anthony Okon Placid as New Force Public Relations Officer

The appointment places Placid at the head of public communication for the…

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Iran

Federal Government Weighs Oil Windfall Against Security Risks as Iran Crisis Deepens

Beyond economics, security agencies are reviewing potential implications for Nigerian citizens in…

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Persecution of Christians in Nigeria: Congressional Findings and U.S. Policy Recommendations
Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

Persecution of Christians in Nigeria: Congressional Findings and U.S. Policy Recommendations

The report outlines patterns of violence affecting Christian communities in parts of…

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Destiny Young
The European Union and Nigeria launch first Peace, Security and Defence Dialogue and agree to enhance collaboration.
European Union

The European Union and Nigeria launch first Peace, Security and Defence Dialogue and agree to enhance collaboration

The European Union and Nigeria have launched their first Peace, Security and…

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NIGERIA AND UNITED STATES DEEPEN DEFENCE COOPERATION AS US MILITARY TRAINERS ARRIVE
Insurgency

NIGERIA AND UNITED STATES DEEPEN DEFENCE COOPERATION AS US MILITARY TRAINERS ARRIVE

About 100 United States military trainers have arrived in Nigeria to provide…

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US Troops Land in Nigeria to Bolster Fight Against Northeast Insurgents
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US Troops Land in Nigeria to Bolster Fight Against Northeast Insurgents

First group of about 100 US troops lands in Nigeria with aircraft…

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