Nigerian Army Denies Reports of Compulsory Military Service
The Nigerian Army has dismissed viral claims that it intends to make military service mandatory for all citizens aged 18 and above. In a statement posted on its official social media accounts on Thursday, November 21, the Army labelled the reports as “fake news” and clarified that the statement allegedly made by Chief of Army […]
President Tinubu Summons Council of State and Police Council to Strategic Meeting
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a joint strategic meeting with the Council of State and the Police Council to discuss issues of national security and governance. The meeting is scheduled to hold on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Council Chambers in the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock. According to a statement from the […]
General Musa Links Family Values Collapse to Nigeria’s Security Woes
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa has pointed to the erosion of family values as among the social ills worsening insecurity in Nigeria. The remarks come amid rising fears over crime, banditry, and youth radicalization in various regions of the country. Speaking at a national security forum, General Musa said that destabilized households, […]
Rivers Emergency Rule Was Necessary, Says Sole Administrator Ibas
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has stated that the six-month state of emergency declared in the state was a necessity to restore peace and stability. He emphasized that the emergency rule was not a choice but a response to severe insecurity, political impasse, and a breakdown of public […]