OFFICE OF NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER (ONSA) Archives

Insecurity: Control Of Illicit Arms, Light Weapons Central To Defeat Of Terrorism – NSA Ribadu

Global UpfrontJun 6, 2025June 6, 20250

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has said Nigeria can defeat terrorism through concerted efforts of the Federal Government and unity of citizenry

Vehicle Attached To Office Of National Security Adviser Stolen During Abuja Juma’at Prayers

Global UpfrontApr 13, 2025April 13, 20250

Dare-devil criminals stole an official black Toyota Hilux escort vehicle belonging to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) during last Friday’s Juma’at prayers.

Nigeria’s General Akesode Assumes Duty As Head Of Mission, AU Monitoring, Verification, & Compliance Mission In Tigray

Global UpfrontApr 8, 2025April 8, 20250

Major General Samad A. Akesode has assumed duty as Head of Mission, African Union (AU) Monitoring, Verification, & Compliance Mission (AU-MVCM) in Tigray. Until the

Operation Safe Corridor: 5,000 Repentant Boko Haram/ISWAP Terrorists Reunited With Families, Says FG

Global UpfrontJan 31, 2025January 31, 20250

The National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), has confirmed that at least 5,000 repented Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province

Nigeria: Defence, Security Forces Kill 8,034 Terrorists, Arrest 11,623 In 2024, Says ONSA

Global UpfrontDec 17, 2024December 17, 20240

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on Monday said that the combined efforts of the military, police and other security forces led to

Over 200 Terrorists Bag Death Sentence, Life Imprisonment, Other Jail Terms – ONSA

Global UpfrontDec 15, 2024December 15, 20240

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on Sunday announced that 237 suspects linked with terrorism activities in different parts of the country have

Nigeria: Many Arms Used By Terrorists Belonged To FG – Ribadu

Global UpfrontOct 17, 2024October 17, 20240

Many of the illicit weapons currently used by terrorists and bandits originally belonged to the Federal Government, according to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam

Combating Terrorism Financing More Challenging Compared To Military, Other Security Combat Operations, Says NSA

Global UpfrontSep 13, 2024September 13, 20240

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has emphasized that combating terrorism financing poses a complex and formidable challenge, comparable to the difficulties faced

Terrorism Provides Cover For Other Crimes To Thrive – COAS

Global UpfrontSep 12, 2024September 12, 20240

Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has said that terrorism provides cover for other crimes such as kidnapping, armed robbery and other

NSA’s Office Raises Concerns Over Use of UAVs By Terrorists, Meets With UK On Mitigating Aviation Related Threats

Global UpfrontJul 23, 2024July 23, 20240

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on Monday raised concerns over the use of Unmanned AerialVehicles (UAVs) by terrorists and other criminal elements