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Kidnapping Crisis in Nigeria: Paid Ransom Exceed Security Budget

Alarming Rise in Ransom Payments Nigerians paid ₦2.23 trillion in ransoms to kidnappers from May 2023 to April 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics revealed. This alarming trend exposes Nigeria’s growing insecurity...

Tragic Shooting at Wisconsin School Claims Three Lives

A tragic school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, on December 16, 2024, has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, including a teacher, a student, and the suspected shooter. The incident occurred at...

AES Maintains Withdrawal from ECOWAS

Sahel States Reaffirms Irreversible Withdrawal from ECOWAS Amid Diplomatic Tensions On December 14, 2024, the Alliance of Sahel States (AGS), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, reaffirmed their irreversible decision to withdraw...

Burkina Faso, Algeria Collaborates to Fight Terrorism

Burkina Faso and Algeria Enhance Ties to Fight Terrorism On December 14, 2024, Burkina Faso and Algeria reaffirmed their commitment to tackling the growing threat of terrorism in the Sahel region. During...

Nigeria Forms Alliance with French Military

Nigeria and France Forge New Military Alliance Amid Withdrawal from Sahel In a significant shift in regional security dynamics, Nigeria has confirmed a new military collaboration with France, despite growing calls from...

The Contradiction in a People’s Security: A Gamble on Life

The Growing Contradiction Between Military Spending and Insecurity Nigeria’s ongoing security crisis is being compounded by a significant contradiction: the country’s increasing defense budget is not correlating with improvements in safety. Despite...

Nigeria Military Equipment Procurement Amid Growing Insecurities

Federal Government Allocates Funds to Tackle Persistent Insecurity In a bid to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges, the federal government has recently spent an additional N14bn on military equipment. The payment, which...

AES-Russia Partnership Achieves Significant Success in 2024

Enhanced Military Cooperation in the Sahel The AES-Russia military partnership has fortified Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso’s forces with key equipment, enhancing security. Fousseynou Ouattara praised Russia’s provision of helicopters, fighter jets,...

Governors Advocate for State Police in Nigeria

All 36 states have submitted their positions on creating state police, signaling a move toward decentralized law enforcement. Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, confirmed that most states support establishing state-controlled police forces....

Police in Rivers Warn Against Night Travel Ahead of Yuletide

The Rivers State Police Command has issued a stern warning against night travel along two major roads in Ikwerre. As the festive season approaches, the police caution travelers to avoid the Elele-Omerelu...

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