Categories: Top Stories

FG invites council of state, police council for security meeting

The Federal Government has invited the Council of State and the Police Council to a “strategic” security meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025.

The Director of Information at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Segun Imohiosen, made this known in a statement on Monday.

Imohiosen said the meeting will be held at the council chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Nigeria unveils $3.5bn plan to curb post-harvest losses, boost food security

Imohiosen quoted the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr Emanso Umobong, as saying that the meeting aims to discuss matters of national importance and key issues affecting national security and policing.

He stated that the meeting with the Council of State will be held at 1:00 p.m., while that of the Police Council is slated for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.

He added that the high-level meeting underscores President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to addressing pressing national issues and ensuring the safety and security of citizens.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

FIFA to pay Somali referee World Cup fee after US entry denial

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who ​was denied entry into the ‌United States to officiate…

2 minutes ago

Bandits kill three, torch houses in Niger community

Suspected bandits have killed three people and set several houses ablaze in Pissa village, Borgu…

5 minutes ago

Again, NAF airstrikes kill 27 terrorists in Borno

Air Component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), neutralised 27…

1 hour ago

NASU demands equal allowance with ASUU in FG renegotiation talks

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has demanded allowance parity with…

1 hour ago

Pastor arrested over taking 75 married women as wives

Pastor Harrison Charles of Day Spring Assembly in Awada, Onitsha, Anambra State, has been arrested…

1 hour ago

Businessman nabbed with cocaine hidden in towels from Brazil at Lagos airport

A 41-year-old Brazil-based businessman, Abugu Oliver Ikechukwu, has been arrested by the operatives of the…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.