Nigeria Pledges to Defeat Terrorism as Leaders Caution Against Arming Communities.

Nigeria Pledges to Defeat Terrorism as Leaders Caution Against Arming Communities.

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria has vowed to confront rising insecurity across the country, as government and religious leaders emphasised the need for collective action over militarisation. Speaking at a national dialogue in Abuja on Thursday, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu insisted that terrorism and banditry will be defeated and criminal groups will not be allowed to destabilise the nation. The event, organised by the National Peace Committee, the Kukah Centre, […]

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Nigeria Vows to Defeat Terrorism as Leaders Warn Against Arming Communities

Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to defeating terrorism and banditry, with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu insisting criminal groups will not destabilise the nation. Speaking at a national dialogue in Abuja, Ribadu urged citizens to cooperate with authorities, saying military action alone is not enough to end insecurity. He highlighted recent progress, including 775 terrorism-related convictions, describing each as “a life restored and a community stabilised.” Ribadu emphasised that lasting […]

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Military Leaders Honour Late Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja at One-Year Memorial

Abuja, November 9, 2025 — The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, joined former Service Chiefs and senior military officers on Sunday at a memorial service in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, OFR. The interdenominational service, held at All Saints’ Military Church (Protestant), Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja, marked one year […]

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BREAKING: Top ANSARU Terrorist Leaders Captured in Major Security Operation

Abuja, Nigeria – August 16, 2025 — In a significant breakthrough in Nigeria's fight against terrorism, security agencies have captured the top leadership of Jama'atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (ANSARU), the Al-Qaeda-linked terror group operating in the country. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, disclosed this during a press briefing on Saturday at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja. He confirmed that the two high-profile terrorists — […]

August 17, 2025 29

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2027: ADC Swears in New Interim Leaders at 99th NEC Meeting in Abuja

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated a new interim leadership during its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. Senator David Mark was sworn in as Interim National Chairman, with former Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, appointed as Interim National Secretary. In his address, Senator Mark pledged to promote internal democracy, transparency, and inclusivity within the party. He announced a 35% reservation […]

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IELPN Organises Int’l Fellowship For Educational Leaders, Urges Adoption Of 21st Century Innovations

The need for educators and educational institutions to adopt innovations that enhance the learning process in the contemporary era is sacrosanct. This forms part of discussions at the International Fellowship for Educational Leaders and Executive Leadership Masterclass at the University of Ghana, Legon Campus, which was organised by the Institute of Educational Leadership Practitioners of Nigeria, IELPN, with the theme: ‘‘Innovative Leadership in Education: Strategies for the 21st Century. The […]

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Prioritise healthcare funding over foreign aid, Moghalu tells African leaders

Former presidential candidate and economist, Kingsley Moghalu, has called on African countries to prioritise healthcare funding from their own resources rather than relying on foreign aid. According to him in a statement on Friday via X, dependence on external assistance for healthcare interventions is not a sustainable strategy for the continent. Moghalu’s comments come in the wake of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s withdrawal of the United States from the […]

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South-East leaders step up moves to free Nnamdi

Igbo leaders on Wednesday sustained their pressure on the Federal Government for the release of the embattled leader of the Independent Peoples of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, with a visit to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, in Abuja. Senators from the South-East numbering 15, led by a former Abia State Deputy Governor, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, met with the AGF to plead with President Bola Tinubu for Kanu’s release. […]

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