Friday, June 19, 2026

Peace and Security

March 9, 2026

Tinubu promises full support for successful WPRF hosting, NIPR says

NIPR expresses excitement that President Bola Tinubu has assured maximum support to ensure the successful hosting of the World Public Relations Forum.

NIPR members
February 16, 2026

AU commissioner calls for permanent ceasefire in Sudan, DR Congo

Mr Adeoye said the situation in Sudan is “the worst humanitarian crisis globally” and that the conflict, which began in April 2023, remains “virtually unreported.”

Bankole Adeoye
September 9, 2025

AU, Nigeria sign MoU on counterterrorism cooperation

The MoU will be jointly implemented by the AU Counterterrorism Centre and Nigeria’s NCTC.

Nigeria signing MoU
July 9, 2025

Police plan town hall meetings to enhance security in Kogi

Mr Dantawaye urged members of the community to continue to collaborate with the police

Kogi State
May 1, 2025

AU commissioner Adeoye moves to deepen Africa, U.S. ties

According to him, many regions in Africa were marred by conflicts and insecurity.

Bankole Adeoye
August 7, 2024

Yobe security council asks local leaders to promote peace

The Yobe security council has called on traditional and religious leaders to support the government’s efforts toward entrenching peace and security.

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe
June 27, 2024

South African president mourns soldiers killed in DR Congo

They were deployed to support the DRC government’s efforts to restore peace and security in the eastern part of the country.

South African soldiers
June 8, 2024

Nigeria’s IGP Egbetokun urges West African police chiefs to unite against transnational crimes

Mr Egbetokun said West Africa had, in recent times, been confronted with complex national security challenges, which had been accentuating transnational crimes.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun
May 24, 2024

UN Security Council: AU envoy demands reconfiguration of global peace, security architecture

“Silencing the Guns remains on our agenda,” he said, also stressing the importance of “zero-tolerance” for all unconstitutional changes of government.

Bankole Adeoye at UN Security Council meeting (Credit: UN NEWS)
May 20, 2024

ECOWAS approaches Egypt for peace, security in West Africa

ECOWAS has reached out to Egypt to explore possibilities for achieving peace and security in the West African region.

ECOWAS LEADERS AND EGYPT'S PRESIDENT