By ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS COAS Emphasises Need for Strategic Military Collaboration THE Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has said Nigeria’s security environment now requires more robust and strategic military partnerships to effectively counter emerging threats. General Shaibu made the statement while receiving the United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Lieutenant […]
By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO Political Backlash and Claims of Desperation THE Federal Government’s reported $9 million lobbying contract in the United States has ignited fierce political backlash, with opposition parties, civil society groups and analysts describing the move as an act of desperation that exposes a lack of confidence in Nigeria’s governance and diplomatic institutions. At […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF International Relations and Human Rights Lens THE Nigerian government has hired US lobbying firm DCI Group in a $9 million agreement aimed at addressing international concerns over alleged attacks on Christians and strengthening cooperation with Washington on security matters. The contract, disclosed in filings with the US Department of Justice, was […]
By SANI BATURE THE United States has pledged deeper security cooperation with Nigeria as the country confronts growing incidents of abductions and violent attacks. The commitment followed a series of high-level meetings between a Nigerian delegation led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and senior U.S. officials in Washington. According to a statement from Presidential […]