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ECOWAS Declares State Of Emergency In West Africa
Tuesday December 9, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region, citing rising security threats. President of the…
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Tinubu Praises Nigerian Troops For Helping Foil Coup In Benin Republic
Tuesday December 9, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu on Sunday commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their swift intervention in Benin Republic following an attempted military coup in…
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State Police Will End Insecurity in Six Months, Says Gani Adams
Tuesday December 9, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, has said Nigeria could dramatically improve its security situation within six months if the federal government…
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Nigeria’s Security Situation Requires More Effort — US Congressman
Monday December 8, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng A United States, US, Congressman Riley Moore has said “much work still to be done” as he raised concerns over rising terrorism and ongoing…
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After Failed Coup, ECOWAS Sends Standby Force To Stabilise Benin Republic
Monday December 8, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has deployed a standby force in Benin Republic to forestall law and order and safeguard…
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Police Deploy Special Team To Enforce VIP Escort Withdrawal, Redeploy Officers To Core Duties
Monday December 8, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng By Idorenyin UMOREN Security Evaluator The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has deployed a Special Enforcement Team to ensure full compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s…
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Security Emergency: Army Freezes Retirement Of Officers
Sunday December 7, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements for certain categories of officers following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola…
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Nigerian Air Force Jet Crashes In Niger
Saturday December 6, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng A fighter jet belonging to Nigerian Air Force has reportedly crashed near Karabonde, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, Saturday, December 6, according…
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Construction Of Passenger Ferry In Oron, Our Priority, Gov Eno Tells Naval Chief
Friday December 5, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng The Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has stated that the construction of passenger ferry in Oron is his priority. This was disclosed during…
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Gen Musa Assumes Duty As New Defence Minister
Friday December 5, 2025www.thenewsdesk.ng The newly appointed Minister of Defence and immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, on Friday, December 5, assumed duty at…