At the summit of Nigeria’s defence establishment stands Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, the current Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). His appointment marks a pivotal strategic moment for...
Banditry Is Not Just Crime—It Is a War of Terrain, Economics, and Social Control Banditry thrives where the state is absent or weak. It is sustained...
During active military, counterterrorism, or law-enforcement operations, the role of the media becomes extremely sensitive. One wrong headline or an overly detailed report can jeopardize troops,...
Nigeria’s security architecture witnessed a dramatic shakeup as President Bola Tinubu ordered the removal of Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, following months of controversy, internal...
In modern conflict zones such as parts of Nigeria, misinformation has quietly become one of the most powerful weapons used by terror groups. Unlike guns and...
Rural communities across Nigeria continue to face insecurity despite years of military operations, local initiatives, and government programs. Vulnerability in these areas is rarely the result...
In a strategic move aimed at enhancing maritime security, the Nigeria Customs Service recently concluded a three-day specialised training program for officers of its Eastern Marine...
In a decisive move reinforcing Nigeria’s economic and energy security, the Nigeria Customs Service recently intercepted three fuel-laden tankers carrying a total of 154,000 litres of...
Nighttime attacks by bandits and insurgent groups remain a major threat to rural communities in Nigeria. Villages in Kaduna State, Katsina State, Niger State, and Zamfara...
Across Nigeria’s Northern and North-Western theatres of conflict, military operations against bandits, insurgents, and criminal gangs reveal an interesting pattern: surrenders and voluntary turn-ins spike during...