The Northern Gaze on Nuhu Ribadu: Security, politics, and weight of expectation by Crispin Oduobuk - Commentary@ITREALMS

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When Nuhu Ribadu stood at the podium of the Ladi Kwali Hall in January 2006, he was still the celebrated chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. His voice carried the moral urgency of a man who genuinely believed Nigeria could still be rescued through the disciplined application of law.

“Let us speak the truth,” he repeated. “Let us call a spade a spade.”
The audience at the Third Annual Trust Dialogue responded with enthusiasm. Here was a public official who appeared to understand that corruption was not merely a moral defect but a structural affliction. Something primitive. Corrosive. And quite capable of eating through the foundation of a country while the elites argued over symbolism.

Security Boost: Igbo-Ukwu Community Donates N100m Operational Vehicles to Anambra Government - ITREALMS

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​In a major boost to the "Solution" security agenda, the Igbo-Ukwu community took center stage at the Anambra State Government House on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, presenting two brand-new OMAA security vans to the state government, reports ITREALMS.

​The donation, valued at over N100 million, was officially received by the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo.

ANAMBRA SECURITY: Masquerade arrested after violent attacks in Awgbu says Police - ITREALMS

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The Anambra State Police Command says it has arrested the masquerade seen in viral videos attacking residents in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area, reports ITREALMS.

According to eyewitness accounts, the masquerade allegedly kicked a moving motorcyclist during the disturbances, causing the rider to fall and hit his head on a parked vehicle. The victim was said to have sustained severe injuries and was later confirmed dead, heightening public concern in the community.

@ISPON Webinar: Indigenous software, strategic imperative for Nigeria’s security - ITREALMS

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The Institute of Software Practitioners of Nigeria (ISPON) delivered a trenchant call to action at its December 2025 webinar, unequivocally declaring that Indigenous Software is not merely an economic preference but a strategic imperative for safeguarding Nigeria's national development and security, reports ITREALMS.

The event, convened by the National Governing Council under the Chairmanship of Chris Uwaje, gathered over 30 software researchers, data-scientists, and policy-makers spanning four continents.

Policy tug-of-war: Experts clash on Tinubu’s reforms, security crisis dominates debate @People’s Parliament - ITREALMS

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A national conversation hosted by the People’s Parliament of the Initiative for Good and Informed Citizenship on the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration has yielded sharply divergent assessments on economic recovery, even as panelists and attendees delivered unanimous condemnation of the worsening national security crisis. 

The virtual forum, titled “Is Nigeria Getting Better?”, featured a dynamic mix of an economist, a branding expert, and a policy critic, drawing participants from Nigeria and the diaspora to assess the government two and a half years into its tenure.

Check Point launches 2025 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report - ITREALMS

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Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, has released its African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025, revealing a sharp rise in attacks across the continent and a major shift in attacker tactics driven by artificial intelligence, reports ITREALMS.

African organisations now face an average of 3,153 attacks per week. Among the key countries analysed, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Morocco; Nigeria recorded the highest number of weekly attacks at 4,200, while Ethiopia ranked as the most attacked nation overall.

Aliko Dangote Foundation promote fermented foods for nutrition and food security - ITREALMS

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The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), in partnership with Sight and Life Foundation (SAL), has launched a nationwide initiative titled “Promotion of Production & Consumption of Fermented Foods for Food & Nutrition Security in Nigeria,” reports ITREALMS.

The programme, unveiled at a workshop in Lagos, aims to combat malnutrition and improve food security by promoting the production and consumption of locally fermented foods.

Dangote Refinery commends Tinubu, security chiefs, ministers for averting PENGASSAN disruption - ITREALMS

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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his timely intervention in averting what it described as “the disruptive actions of PENGASSAN” against the company.

In a statement, the company praised the President’s decisive leadership, executed through key ministers and senior government officials, for restoring calm and stability to the nation’s energy sector at a critical moment.

PIN raises fresh alarm over Nigerians’ data security online - ITREALMS

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Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has raised fresh concerns about the safety of Nigerian citizens’ data online, warning that sensitive information belonging even to top government officials has been exposed and cheaply traded on the internet for years, reports ITREALMS.

In a media briefing held in Abuja, the organisation’s Executive Director, ‘Gbenga Sesan, lamented what he described as Nigeria’s persistent failure to enforce digital rights protections despite rapid technological growth.

World Leaders Unite for Global Health Security - ITREALMS

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With the world grappling with compounded crises from armed conflicts and mass displacement to climate emergencies and economic shocks, global leaders have sounded a clarion call to safeguard the health of the world’s most vulnerable.

Of particular concern is the sharp withdrawal of official development assistance (ODA), which has led to the collapse of many critical, lifesaving programmes. 

Lagos State’s ₦100m nutrition fund anchors circular economy for food security - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Government has re-approved a ₦100 million fund to combat child malnutrition, an investment that extends beyond public health, acting as a crucial anchor for the state's transition toward a more circular food economy, reports ITREALMS.

This financial commitment, ITREALMS gathered, followed intense advocacy from organizations like the Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), according to the Executive Secretary, Mr. Sunday Okoronkwo.

Nigeria's digital future: IHS pleads for infrastructure security - ITREALMS

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To safeguard Nigeria's burgeoning digital economy, IHS Nigeria, a leading telecommunications infrastructure company, has emphasized the importance of robust infrastructure protection mechanisms.

The company's Director of Administration Operations, Mr. Sadisu Jubrin, underscored the need for a holistic and sustainable strategy to protect the country's critical communications infrastructure.

Anambra Police-led security forces contain shooting @Oko-Ekwulobia flyover -ITREALMS

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... Demobilise one armed hoodlum, recover two rifles, 4 vehicles

The Anambra Police-led Security Force has successfully contained a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Oko and Ekwulobia flyover, in Aguata Local Government Area, reports ITREALMS.

According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga informed ITREALMS that the team demobilized one armed criminal, recovered two rifles, and four vehicles, including a red Toyota Camry, a custom-colored Mercedes Benz, a golden Lexus 330, and an ash Toyota Highlander.

NGE'25: Enugu State, Agulu & Amichi lead digital security innovation - ITREALMS

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The 2025 Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) biennial national convention ended at the coal city, Enugu. REMMY NWEKE who was there writes that Enugu's Command and Control Centre, equipped with AI-enabled cameras, enhances crime-fighting capabilities. Agulu and Amichi's CCTV initiatives showcase community-led security; these innovations set a precedent for digital security in the South East.

Prelude:
A few days ago, this year's biennial national convention, 2025 get the coal city agog with the assemblage of exclusive members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), on the theme “Building A Secure and Cohesive Nigeria: The Role of Dialogue, Inclusion and the Media” at the International Conference Centre, Enugu.

NITRA, ALTON partner to shape telecom infrastructure security - ITREALMS.

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The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association (NITRA) and the Association of Licensed Telecommunication Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) are partnering to host a joint-industry forum to discuss the Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) Bill and its implications for the telecom industry, reports ITREALMS.

The forum, scheduled for July 30, 2025, at CitiHeight Hotel, Ikeja, will bring together industry stakeholders to address key issues and questions surrounding the Bill. 

Makinde: Infrastructure, security enablers for economy - ITREALMS

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The Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that he will not be distracted by the clamour in some quarters for him to run for Presidency in 2027.

The governor noted that he would not allow anyone to set an agenda for him, adding that as of now, he remained committed to delivering infrastructure, policies and programmes that will make lives more meaningful for the people, which is the mandate given to him by the Oyo State people.

NNPC-SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos - ITREALMS

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) today donated vehicles including a specialised ambulance in support of security and health services in Lagos State. The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) received two vehicles while an intensive care unit ambulance was given to Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta.

Speaking at the handover of the security vehicles, SNEPCo’s Country Security Manager Isaac Akinjogunla, who represented Managing Director Ronald Adams, said it “underscores our support for efforts by the Lagos State Government to ensure security in the state.” He called for the “careful usage and proper maintenance of the vehicles so that residents can benefit from the donation.”

NLNG urges national prioritization of energy security @NIES 2025 - ITREALMS

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NLNG has called for energy security to be made national priority and emphasised the need for proactive measures to protect energy infrastructure and drive sustainable growth.

Speaking at a panel session titled “Driving Cross-Continental Investments: Scaling Africa’s Energy Frontier” at the 8th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES), Philip Mshelbila, NLNG’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), highlighted the growing concerns over gas infrastructure security, noting that while improvements have been recorded in securing oil assets, that gas infrastructure remains vulnerable, and without adequate protection which will lead to underperformance in the industry.

State of Media Freedom Report declares security agencies worst enemies of Nigerian Media - ITREALMS

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The security agencies comprising the police, military and intelligence services, have been defined as consistently the worst enemies of the media in Nigeria in recent years and were responsible for the highest number of attacks against journalists in 2024, reports ITREALMS.

According to the latest annual state of media freedom report for the year released on on Tuesday by Media Rights Agenda (MRA).

GSM reassures on security, conducive environment in Oyo State - ITREALMS

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Governor 'Seyi Makinde (GSM) of Oyo Stae, has assured investors, who already have their investments in the state and intending ones, of his government's commitment to securing life, property and businesses.

The governor also stressed that his administration would continue to ensure that there is a conducive environment for businesses to thrive.