AGS NEWS – Nigeria has called for a stronger partnership with the United Nations to boost sustainable agriculture and food security. The appeal was made on Tuesday in Abuja during a visit by UN Deputy Secretary-General, Dr. Amina Mohammed. ALSO … Continue reading Nigeria seeks UN partnership on food security
AGS NEWS – The Nigerian Guild of Editors has issued a call for the government to increase efforts in tackling the nation’s growing security issues. In a statement released after a meeting in Enugu, the Guild commended recent efforts leading … Continue reading NGE urges governments to tackle security challenges
In response to international calls for a ceasefire, Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has pledged to maintain “overall security” control over the Gaza Strip. This declaration comes amid an ongoing conflict with Hamas. The situation has escalated, with the Hamas-run … Continue reading Israel PM declares plan to take over ‘Overall Security’ of Gaza after war with hamas
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has reached out to the United States government for support in addressing pressing challenges in the country’s agricultural sector. During a meeting with Cary Fowler, the U.S. Special Envoy for Global Food Security, Vice President … Continue reading Nigeria seeks partnership with U.S. to enhance food security
The leadership of So-Safe Corps, a security agency established by the Ogun State Government, issued an official apology to the family of the late Pastor Adeniyi Adisa, who tragically lost his life during a security operation on July 1, 2023, … Continue reading Ogun security agency issues apology for mistakenly killing pastor
Amidst concerns over the recent surge in terrorist activities, President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive for security agencies to undertake efforts to rescue the female students of Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, who were recently abducted by terrorists. The … Continue reading Tinubu orders security agencies to rescue abducted students in Zamfara
President Bola Tinubu has recently unveiled a comprehensive strategy encompassing short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans to address the prevailing food crisis in the country. This approach was set in motion following the declaration of a state of emergency on food … Continue reading Abubakar Kyari chosen to lead implementation of Tinubu’s food security strategy
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has recruited over 50 youths in Gombe State for the Rural Employment Promotion Department’s Post-Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme. The goal of this initiative is to enhance food security in the region. During a … Continue reading NDE employs 50 Gombe youths to enhance food security
Over 1,000 cattle have been captured by troops from Operations Safe Haven (OPSH), responsible for security in Plateau State, for grazing on farmlands in the troubled Mangu Local Government Area. The OPSH Special Task Force intercepted the cows, along with … Continue reading Plateau security forces arrest 1,000 grazing cattle invading Mangu farmlands
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has directed security agents in the state to apprehend and bring to justice the hoodlums causing disturbances, particularly in Minna and its surroundings. The governor issued the order during the inauguration ceremony of 20 operational … Continue reading Niger state boosts security forces with 20 vehicles to combat crime
During the Fourth Lake Chad Governor’s Forum meeting in N’Djamena, Chad, the World Bank’s Country Manager for Chad, Mr. Rasit Pertesv, announced that the World Bank has granted one billion dollars to strengthen resilience and improve the livelihoods of people … Continue reading World bank grants $1 billion to enhance security in lake Chad region
The United States Department of State has announced the formation of an Energy Security Dialogue with Nigeria following a recent visit by Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources, Geoffrey R. Pyatt. The dialogue aims to promote collaboration between the two countries … Continue reading Blinken announces U.S.-Nigeria energy security dialogue to advance energy and climate goals
Nuhu Ribadu has officially taken on the role of National Security Adviser (NSA) with a firm commitment to combat insecurity and restore stability in Nigeria. Appointed by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, Ribadu succeeded retired Maj.-General Babagana Monguno. He … Continue reading Nuhu Ribadu assumes national security adviser role, succeeding Monguno
Bola Tinubu is presently holding a meeting with the Service Chiefs, led by General Lucky Irabor, the Chief of Defense Staff, at the State House in Abuja. Tinubu arrived at the Villa at 10:53 am on Thursday and immediately engaged … Continue reading Bola Tinubu hold first security meeting with service chiefs
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has directed security agencies to carry out systematic raids in identified locations where vendors of hard and other illicit drugs operate in Sagamu and its environs as part of efforts to curb cultism and related … Continue reading Governor Abiodun orders security raids on illicit drug hideouts in Sagamu and environs to curb cultism
Heathrow Airport could experience “inevitable disruption and delays” due to another walkout by around 1,400 security officers on May 4-6, 9-10, and 25-27, warns Unite union. This coincides with the anticipated arrival of people travelling to the UK for King … Continue reading Heathrow airport security guards sets to strike in May
On Saturday, a bomb blast occurred in Mazar-i-Sharif, a northern Afghan city, killing a security guard and injuring journalists, children, and police officers, according to a witness and police reports. The incident took place two days after the Taliban governor … Continue reading Security guard killed and journalists wounded in recent bomb attack in northern Afghanistan
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