The federal government yesterday destroyed over 3,000 seized small arms and light weapons. The Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) destroyed the weapons at the […]
Tag: National security
Premium Times Editorial: A hopeful 2023, despite spiralling insecurity
The much-awaited year, 2023, is here. Its resonance in every neighbourhood and public place across the country is exemplified in the cascade of the age-long compliment, “Happy New Year.” The […]
Let terrorists have their day in court, soonest
The news that more that hundreds of Boko Haram terrorists will be put on trial very soon, as disclosed by the Nigerian Army is welcome news. The Theatre Commander, North-East Joint […]
To bear or not to bear arms – Kene Obiezu
3 min read One of the clearest markers of the fact that Nigeria is a failing state is the extent to which insecurity has reinvented the daily reality of living […]
Insecurity: A norm in Nigeria – Part 2 – Samuel Agbelusi
3 min read The heightened clashes between nomadic pastoralists and crop farmers in many southern parts of the country, particularly in the South-East geopolitical zone, were interpreted as an invasion […]
The gale of insecurity in Nigeria – Jide Oyewusi
3 min read The issue of insecurity in Nigeria has become something of grave concern to all well-meaning citizens most of who continue to wonder how the country arrived at […]
“Security and /or “National Security” is NOT Rising Inflation, Spiralling Cost of Living Crisis and thus the ECONOMY in Nigeria’s Parlance – Prof. Adoyi Onoja
8 min read In the scheme of what is “security” and/or “national security”, it is the crisis and conflict outcome that is “security” and/or “national security’s” essence in Nigeria’s undefined, […]
Kuje Prison Attack: All Eyes on “Security” and/or “National Security”? – Prof. Adoyi Onoja
12 min read The Kuje Prison Attack confirmed that Nigeria is in the Middle Ages of its creation courtesy of its elites of politics and the military, intelligence and law […]
The Connection Between National Security and Communication – Morolake Dairo
24 min read Abstract The concept of national security is all-encompassing and pervades all areas of national existence but it seems it has been limited to concepts bordering on military […]
Boko Haram Insurgency And National Security In Nigeria – CU Okoroafor and MC Ukpabi
21 min read Abstract The concept and nature of insurgency always invoke the spirit of terror, evil, and rebellion against a constituted authority by those who want to undermine the […]