Nigeria promotes 70,000 paramilitary officers for border control

Nigeria has promoted 70,000 paramilitary officers as part of efforts to strengthen security. The government is also deploying a high-tech immigration centre to tighten border control.

The Nigerian government announced the promotion of 70,000 paramilitary officers to bolster national security measures. This initiative aims to enhance the effectiveness of border management amid ongoing challenges. In addition, authorities are introducing a high-tech immigration centre designed to improve surveillance and control at entry points. These steps reflect a commitment to fortifying the country's borders against potential threats. No further details on the implementation timeline or specific agencies involved were provided in the announcement.

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Nigerian troops crossing into Benin Republic after Senate approval of President Tinubu's deployment to avert coup threat.
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Senate approves Tinubu's troop deployment to Benin Republic

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Nigeria's Senate has approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's deployment of troops to the Republic of Benin following an attempted coup. The move is praised by governors for averting a major security threat to Nigeria. Regional figures emphasize it as a model for safeguarding democracy.

The Federal Government has graduated over 7,000 newly recruited forest guards from seven frontline states, with immediate deployment ordered to bolster internal security and reclaim Nigeria's forests from criminal elements. The initiative follows a three-month intensive training program under the Presidential Forest Guards Initiative launched in May 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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President Bola Tinubu's administration has ordered the immediate deployment of over 7,000 newly graduated forest guards to secure Nigeria's forests from bandits and criminals, following December 27 ceremonies in seven frontline states.

The Defence Headquarters announced on Monday the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel at Bauchi Airfield to support the Nigerian Armed Forces. This development was confirmed by multiple reports.

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Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised more than 150 terrorists in the forests of Kwara State during a recent operation. The action involved destroying bandits' camps and rescuing kidnap victims.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in and decorated new service chiefs, urging them to intensify efforts against terrorism and banditry. He emphasized that there are no more excuses for failing to secure the nation. The directive comes amid ongoing security challenges in Nigeria.

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The United States has partially suspended certain visas for nationals from Nigeria and 14 other countries due to security concerns involving groups like Boko Haram and the Islamic State. President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation on Monday to expand entry restrictions based on vetting deficiencies. The measure includes exceptions for permanent residents and specific categories while maintaining full bans on high-risk nations.

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