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Federal Government arraigns Nasir El-Rufai over alleged phone interception

Zagazola Makama — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:23:23 +0000

Federal Government to arraign Nasir El-Rufai over alleged phone interception The Federal Government has charged former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, before the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged unlawful interception of phone communications belonging to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Court documents showed that El-Rufai, 65, appeared as a guest on Arise […]

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Nigeria, U.S. Deepen Security Cooperation as NSA Highlights Tangible Gains Against Terrorism

Chidi Omeje — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:01:08 +0000

Nigeria, U.S. Deepen Security Cooperation as NSA Highlights Tangible Gains Against Terrorism Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA) has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with the United States, citing significant operational gains against terrorism and transnational criminal networks since high-level engagements began in November 2025. Speaking at the opening of a U.S.–Nigeria […]

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NSA Ribadu visits Kontagora Bishop, pledges swift rescue of abducted Niger schoolchildren

Zagazola Makama — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:46:25 +0000

NSA Ribadu visits Kontagora Bishop, pledges swift rescue of abducted Niger schoolchildren By: Zagazola Makama The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Monday paid a sympathy visit to the Bishop of Kontagora, Bishop Bulus Yohanna, following the recent abduction of students of St. Mary Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara […]

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NSA, Service Chiefs Meet Over Trump’s Directive on Nigeria

securitydigest — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:39:19 +0000

NSA, Service Chiefs Meet Over Trump’s Directive on Nigeria By: Zagazola Makama The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, is currently meeting with service chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Abuja, following reports of a directive by U.S. President Donald Trump to prepare for possible […]

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ONSA Dismisses El-Rufai’s Allegations of Ransom Payments to Bandits

Our Reporter — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 06:31:29 +0000

ONSA Dismisses El-Rufai’s Allegations of Ransom Payments to Bandits The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has dismissed as “baseless” recent claims by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal government has been making payments and offering incentives to bandits. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, ONSA described the […]

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Why Senator Shehu Buba Should Be Defended, Not Attacked

Dozie Okonkwo — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:49:58 +0000

Why Senator Shehu Buba Should Be Defended, Not Attacked By Dozie Okonkwo In the volatile arena of Nigerian politics, truth often becomes the first casualty. Over the past weeks, a flurry of politically motivated reports have attempted to smear the name of Senator Shehu Umar Buba, Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and […]

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Nigeria Rejects Turkish Claims of FETO Presence, Reassures Public of National Security

Our Reporter — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:20:09 +0000

Nigeria Rejects Turkish Claims of FETO Presence, Reassures Public of National Security The Federal Government has firmly dismissed recent allegations by the Turkish government that the Fethullah Terrorist Organisation (FETO) is operating within Nigerian territory, urging the public to remain calm and vigilant. Responding to the claims on Wednesday, the Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism […]

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Chad-Nigeria: High-level delegation led by NSA Nuhu Ribadu meets President Déby

Zagazola Makama — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 17:51:42 +0000

Chad-Nigeria: High-Level Delegation Led by NSA Nuhu Ribadu Meets President Déby By Zagazola Makama The President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, on Sunday received a high-level Nigerian delegation this afternoon led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. The delegation included Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye, […]

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Counter-terrorism, Counter-insurgency: NSA Calls For Effective Stakeholders’ Collaboration In Stabilising Affected Communities

securitydigest — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 13:06:01 +0000

Counter-terrorism, Counter-insurgency: NSA Calls For Effective Stakeholders’ Collaboration In Stabilising Affected Communities National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd), has called for effective collaboration and coordination in ensuring reconciliation and stabilization of communities affected by insurgency. Monguno, represented by the Coordinator, Centre for Counter-Terrorism, Rear Admiral Yaminu Musa (rtd), spoke at the closing […]

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Nigeria has recorded high degree of success in operations against terrorists, bandits, others, says NSA

securitydigest — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:30:45 +0000

Nigeria has recorded high degree of success in operations against terrorists, bandits, others, says NSA National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd), has commended the armed forces and the security agencies for drastically reducing the nation’s security challenges, stating that Nigeria has recorded high degree of success in operations against Boko Haram, Islamic […]

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