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Guinea-Bissau has reinforced its national commitment to the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda by hosting a high-level capacity-building workshop led by the ECOWAS Commission. The event, held in Bissau, focused on equipping key national actors with tools to effectively monitor and report on WPS initiatives using a simplified version…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) commemorated its 50th anniversary on 25 July 2025 with a high-level event at the United Nations headquarters in New York, spotlighting five decades of regional cooperation and aspirations for a more unified and prosperous West Africa. Held in the ECOSOC Chamber, the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to defeating terrorism and banditry in Nigeria, declaring that security remains a top priority under his national agenda. Speaking at the commissioning of the first phase of housing projects for victims of banditry in Kaduna State on Tuesday, the President—represented by…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the European Union (EU) are set to convene a high-level Senior Officials Meeting from Tuesday, July 1 to Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Abuja, as part of preparations for an upcoming Nigeria–EU Ministerial Dialogue. According to a statement from the Delegation of the European…
Nigeria and the European Union (EU) are set to hold a high-level Senior Officials Meeting, in Abuja. The engagement aims to strengthen bilateral ties and set the stage for the forthcoming Nigeria-EU Ministerial Meeting. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting will be co-chaired…
The Warri Indigenous People’s Movement (WIPM) has accused Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a company operated by ex-militant leader High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo), of human rights abuses, illegal arrests and a deliberate attempt to annex Itsekiri communities under the guise of pipeline surveillance operations. In a statement by…
By Gambo Jagindi April 20, 2025 Under the leadership of Commandant General Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC has been making significant strides in protecting the nation’s critical assets and infrastructure. From enhancing security partnerships to protecting cultural heritage and enforcing compliance in the…
The 8 Division, Nigerian Army Sokoto has concluded this year’s Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition with a vibrant closing ceremony capping four days of rigorous drills and a spirited military contest. The event which was marked by precision, endurance saw troops from brigade formations engage in a series of tactical…
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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of six Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) and promoted Uzuegbu Kanayo, the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, to the rank of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police. Newly Appointed DIGs The six officers elevated to Deputy Inspector General of…
