How NSA, Kaduna Gov met, decided my abduction – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has claimed that his abduction was planned during a meeting between the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the current Kaduna State Governor. He alleged that key decisions regarding his attempted detention were discussed and agreed upon during the meeting. Speaking through his legal representatives, El-Rufai said the meeting involved […]
NSA hands over remaining 130 St Mary’s Catholic School pupils, teachers to Gov Bago
The National Security Adviser (NSA) has handed over the remaining 130 pupils and teachers of St Mary’s Catholic School to the Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago. The victims were rescued after spending weeks in captivity following their abduction from the school. The handover marks a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity and […]
NSA tasks Governors, police on special security
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA) has directed state governors and police authorities to strengthen special security measures across the country. The call comes amid growing concerns over safety, with the NSA stressing the need for closer cooperation between state governments and security agencies to protect lives and property. According to the NSA, governors must take […]
NSA hands over 100 rescued St Mary’s Catholic School children to Niger Govt
The National Security Adviser (NSA) has officially handed over 100 rescued pupils of St Mary’s Catholic School to the Niger State Government. The children were freed after weeks of security operations carried out by combined forces working to dismantle the gang behind their abduction. At the brief ceremony, officials praised the courage of the young […]
NSA office counters El-Rufai accusations, makes clarifications on alleged payments to bandits
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has dismissed accusations made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal government pays or rewards bandits. In a statement released on Monday and signed by Zakari Mijinyawa, ONSA described the claims as false, adding that no part of the government has ever offered ransom […]
Civil rights group petitions NSA over alleged executive interference in trial of illegal miners
A civil rights group, Citizens Awareness Against Corruption and Social Vices Initiative (CAACASVI), has asked Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to step in and stop government agents from interfering in the court case of some alleged illegal miners. The group claims that certain government officials are trying to obstruct the prosecution of one Ali […]
President Trump fires director and deputy director of the National Security Agency
President Donald Trump has fired the director and deputy director of the National Security Agency (NSA). On Thursday, General Timothy Haugh, the head of the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command, and his deputy, Wendy Noble, were both removed from their positions. Trump has replaced them with William Hartmann, the deputy at U.S. Cyber Command, and […]
Banditry: El-rufai makes fresh allegations against Gov Sani, NSA
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has made strong accusations against his successor, Governor Uba Sani, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. He claims that their approach to handling security issues in Kaduna is making bandits more powerful. The allegations started after an X user, @realYusufTukur, shared news about a recent kidnapping […]
Ribadu is suffering from amnesia – El-Rufai wades into NSA’s row with Naja’atu over claim of him saying Tinubu is corrupt
The heated argument between Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and former Police Service Commission Commissioner, Hajia Naja’atu Muhammad, has drawn in former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. The row started when Muhammad posted a TikTok video accusing Ribadu of hypocrisy regarding his past criticism of President Bola Tinubu. In the video, Muhammad claimed […]
Labour Party asks EFCC, NSA to investigate Peter Obi, Yesufu, and Afenifere over campaign funds
The Labour Party’s National Working Committee has recently raised concerns about the alleged misuse of campaign funds meant for the 2023 presidential election. They are calling on the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate prominent individuals involved in the campaign, including Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate, […]