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Zagazola defends Gebi, urges Nigeria not to discard “one of its best minds” over allegations

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:36:35 +0000

Zagazola defends Gebi, urges Nigeria not to discard “one of its best minds” over allegations By: Zagazola Makama Counter-insurgency expert and security analyst, Zagazola Makama, has called for a fair and balanced assessment of the career and contributions of former lawmaker and security governance expert, Mr Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi, amid ongoing allegations of providing false […]

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Standing on ‘Two Legs is Better Than on One Leg’, by Christopher Gwabin Musa

Christopher Gwabin Musa — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:06:18 +0000

Standing on ‘Two Legs is Better Than on One Leg’ By Christopher Gwabin Musa When I assumed office as Minister of Defence, I pledged to strengthen the country’s security architecture. I highlighted that, firstly, as Nigerians, we must take ownership of the responsibilities and challenges we face in our country. This is beyond rhetoric but […]

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National Security Reflections on Maitatsine, Bullum-Kuttu and Boko Haram Uprisings

Samuel Aruwan — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:33:18 +0000

National Security Reflections on Maitatsine, Bullum-Kuttu and Boko Haram Uprisings By Samuel Aruwan The purpose of this reflection is to review the chronic inaction and absence of decisive approaches that have undermined national security, resulting in bloodshed and immense human and material loss. This review interrogates three violent uprisings which history reveals were avoidable from […]

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Zagazola raises alarm over another possible reprisal attacks in Plateau, urges Govt. to act

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:41:35 +0000

Zagazola raises alarm over another possible reprisal attacks in Plateau, urges Govt. to act By: Zagazola Makama Security analyst Zagazola Makama has raised the alarm over another looming wave of reprisal attacks in parts of Plateau State, warning that failure to act urgently on intelligence reports could plunge the state into another round of deadly […]

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How ‘Christian genocide’ label distorts Nigeria’s conflict reality

Zagazola Makama — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:37:13 +0000

How ‘Christian genocide’ label distorts Nigeria’s conflict reality By: Zagazola Makama The claim that Nigeria is witnessing a state sanctioned “Christian genocide” has been trending in international discourse, amplifying domestic anxieties and sharpening an already fragile ethno-religious divide in the country. Such narratives, when detached from the country’s complex security ecosystem, risk oversimplifying multi-layered conflicts […]

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FG to Unveil Redesigned Counterterrorism Doctrine Based on Unified Command, Intelligence and Community Stability

Chidi Omeje — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:49:56 +0000

FG to Unveil Redesigned Counterterrorism Doctrine Based on Unified Command, Intelligence and Community Stability By Chidi Omeje The Federal Government is set to roll out a redesigned national counterterrorism doctrine from next year, anchored on unified command, enhanced intelligence gathering and community stability. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu disclosed this on Wednesday during the presentation of […]

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When Sovereignty is Tested: Seizing Nigeria’s Security Moments for State-Assertion, by Amb Simon Ejike Eze

Amb Simon Ejike — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:36:24 +0000

When Sovereignty is Tested: Seizing Nigeria’s Security Moments for State-Assertion By Amb Simon Ejike Eze Great Nigerians, I wish to begin with the admission that it is a critical time for our country. But just immediately, I wish to state clearly that it is also such a rare moment that presents our dear country the […]

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When Sovereignty is Tested: Nigeria’s Security Moments for State-Assertion, by Amb Simon Ejike Eze

Amb Simon Ejike Eze — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:23:54 +0000

When Sovereignty is Tested: Nigeria’s Security Moments for State-Assertion By Amb Simon Ejike Eze Great Nigerians, I wish to begin with the admission that it is a critical time for our country. But just immediately, I wish to state clearly that it is also such a rare moment that presents our dear country the opportunity […]

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When Sovereignty is Tested: Nigeria’s Security Moments for State-Assertion, by Simon Ejike Eze

Amb Simon Ejike Eze — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:12:15 +0000

WHEN SOVEREIGNTY IS TESTED: SEIZING NIGERIA’S SECURITY MOMENTS FOR STATE-ASSERTION by Simon Ejike Eze Great Nigerians, I wish to begin with the admission that it is a critical time for our country. But just immediately, I wish to state clearly that it is also such a rare moment that presents our dear country the opportunity […]

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NAF Establishes Forensic, Digital Crime Lab to Tackle Insecurity

Our Reporter — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:43:05 +0000

NAF Establishes Forensic, Digital Crime Lab to Tackle Insecurity The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art forensic and digital crime laboratory at its Air Police Training Centre in Jos as part of efforts to tackle emerging security threats in the country. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal […]

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