security

Qatar has launched a two-day security conference ahead of the World Cup. The "Last Mile" conference welcomes security representatives of each qualified nation and other relevant organisations like Interpol, the United Nations or the…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has identified agriculture as one of the keys to lasting peace and security. However, despite its critical role, only eight percent of the total funding for the…

A Security Council request for independent investigations into the alleged Moura massacre in Mali has been blocked by Russia. The request was contained in a statement drafted by France and submitted to the Security Council for approval.…

The Chief of Army Staff COAS, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has stated that the Nigerian Army will continue to strive to meet the security expectations of all Nigerians by providing a safe and secure environment for socio-economic…

The United Nations Security Council voted to extend for a year the peace keeping mission in South Sudan. The resolution sets the end of the mission’s mandate on March 15th, 2023. The current level of deployment should remain unchanged…

The management of the National Youth Service Corps in Nigeria NYSC has advised corps members to avoid risky engagements throughout the service year. The Director-General NYSC, Major General Shuaibu Ibrahim, gave the advice on…

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to get more interested in working with security agencies to tackle the myriad of challenges facing the country, extolling the courage and bravery displayed by security agencies and service…

Niger state government in North Central Nigeria, has announced the successful rounding up of gangs of terrorists that invaded communities  in Bida area of the state by   security operatives. The Niger state Commissioner of Local…

Authorities in Burkina Faso say they have blocked access to Facebook for security reasons. Government spokesman Alkassoum Maiga said the government did not have to comment on the cause of the blockade, which began on January 10 and…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says there had been "significant progress" in tackling a militant insurgency in northern Mozambique after a multinational force deployed last year. Ramaphosa, who chairs the defence and security…