Defence/Security

Defence/Security

Lagos police launch ‘Show of Force’ operation ahead of yuletide

The Lagos Police Command has launched a comprehensive, multi-agency ‘Show of Force’ operation to ensure security during the festive season, deploying coordinated patrols across schools, religious centers, and business districts. This initiative is designed not only as a visible deterrent to crime but also to strengthen inter-agency coordination and bolster public confidence. A key insight is the operation’s extension beyond the city center into surrounding communities, aiming for statewide coverage and a sustained security framework beyond the holidays. The public is urged to cooperate

Defence/Security

Tinubu’s choice of retired Gen. Musa excites Southern Kaduna Journalists’ Forum

President Tinubu’s appointment of retired General Christopher Musa as Defence Minister is hailed as a strategically astute and nationally unifying decision, recognizing his distinguished record to address critical security challenges. The selection is particularly significant for rectifying historical regional exclusion in Southern Kaduna, strengthening national cohesion by restoring a sense of fairness and political inclusion. This move, facilitated by Governor Uba Sani’s bridge-building leadership, contrasts with past divisive tendencies and underscores the administration’s commitment to equitable development. The broad bipartisan confidence in

Defence/Security

Guinea-Bissau ‘coup’: ECOWAS Parliament creates investigative committee for urgent action

By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Parliament has created a special closed-door committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the recent military coup d’etat in Guinea-Bissau, which culminated in President Omaro Embalo’s exit from office. The regional parliament took the decision during its 2025 Second Extraordinary Session, which was dedicated to deliberationsContinue Reading

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