Tag: Nuhu Ribadu

Adamu may replace RibaÉ—u as NSA, as Tinubu weighs major security overhaul

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Tinubu on major security overhaul 

Fresh indications have emerged that President Bola Tinubu is considering a significant overhaul of Nigeria’s national security architecture, with plans reportedly underway to replace the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu RibaÉ—u. According to multiple high-level sources familiar with the development, the presidency is weighing the appointment of former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, as a possible successor. While no official confirmation has been issued, insiders say the move is part of a broader effort to recalibrate the country’s security strategy amid persistent threats across various regions. The reported consideration comes…

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‘North-West has highest rate of poverty in Nigeria’ – Ribadu

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NSA Ribadu

National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, Nuhu Ribadu, has decried the high level of poverty in Northern Nigeria, especially the North-West geo-political zone. According to him, as of 2019, the region had the highest poverty rate in the country, with a national average of 40.1 percent. Ribadu, while delivering his paper titled: “Navigating the Maze: Addressing Multi-Dimensional Insecurity Challenges in Northern Nigeria”, at the combined convocation lecture of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto yesterday, identified Sokoto as the worst-hit in the region. He said about 87.73 percent of the State’s…

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Ribadu tasks security, intelligence agencies on tackling insecurity

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The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has urged all security, intelligence, and other relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to take responsibility for protecting the lives and property of Nigerians. Ribadu made the call during the briefing of Service Chiefs and Heads of Agencies on the roadmap for the establishment of the proposed anti-kidnap fusion cell on Thursday, in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by Raphael Towoju, of the Strategic Communications Department of NCTC-ONSA on Thursday, in Abuja. The NSA was represented by the National Coordinator, National Counter…

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Nuhu Ribadu resumes as NSA; says he’ll meet Nigerians’ expectations

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Founding member of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, yesterday officially resumed his position as National Security Adviser, (NSA). Speaking on his first day in office as the newly appointed NSA, who officially replaced his predecessor, Major-General Babagana Monguno, pledged to live up to Nigerians’ hopes and expectations. Ribadu expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for restoring faith in a more secure country. Recall that penultimate Monday, President Bola Tinubu appointed Ribadu as NSA, the first without military background since the return to democratic governance in 1999.…

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Tinubu appoints Nuhu Ribadu as new National Security Adviser

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The pioneer chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu, has been appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to serve as National Security Adviser (NSA), a source privy to the development has revealed. The NSA serves as the principal adviser to the President on security matters, coordinating various security agencies, providing intelligence assessments, and formulating policies to address the nation’s security challenges. The position requires an individual capable of navigating complex security issues and providing effective counsel to the President. Ribadu, a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police,…

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