Nuhu Ribadu
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19605.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Nuhu Ribadu is the National Security Adviser to President Bola Tinubu and a former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He has been involved in a heated exchange with former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai regarding past comments about Tinubu, underscoring the internal divisions within the ruling party.
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Nuhu Ribadu was mentioned in the context of a telephone conversation allegedly intercepted by El-Rufai.
Court Replays El-Rufai Interview in NSA Phone Tapping CaseNigeria· 2026-06-22
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu attended the swearing-in ceremony of Tunji Disu.
IG Inaugurates Committee for ReformNigeria· 2026-03-04
Nuhu Ribadu is the National Security Adviser who attended the Police Council meeting.
Police Council Confirms Olatunji Disu as Substantive IGNigeria· 2026-03-02
Nuhu Ribadu is the National Security Adviser whose phone communications were allegedly intercepted.
EFCC Detains El-Rufai Over N432bn Corruption ProbeNigeria· 2026-02-17
El-Rufai admitted that he and others unlawfully intercepted the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
FG Files Charges Against El-Rufai for Intercepting NSA PhoneNigeria· 2026-02-16
The phone of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, was allegedly bugged according to El-Rufai.
Probe Calls Rise Over El-Rufai's Ribadu Bugged Phone ClaimNigeria· 2026-02-15
The phone of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, was allegedly bugged according to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
Morning recap: El-Rufai under fire over Ribadu’s bugged phone claim, US military aircraft drops ammo in Borno, other top storiesNigeria· 2026-02-15
Nuhu Ribadu is the National Security Adviser of Nigeria who participated in the military cooperation discussions.
Nigeria, US Discuss Military Cooperation & Joint ExercisesNigeria· 2026-02-09
Nuhu Ribadu is the National Security Adviser of Nigeria.
Tinubu & US AFRICOM Chief Hold Nigeria-US Security TalksNigeria· 2026-02-09
Nuhu Ribadu is the National Security Adviser who welcomed the visitors alongside President Bola Tinubu.
Tinubu receives US military delegation at Aso RockNigeria· 2026-02-08
Nuhu Ribadu is the National Security Adviser involved in the security assessment for the mining operations.
Police Arrest 21 Illegal Miners in Zamfara StateNigeria· 2026-02-01
Nuhu Ribadu is the National Security Adviser who acknowledged the gravity of the situation regarding the abductions in Kaduna State.
US Demands Action on Nigeria Abductions in Kaduna StateNigeria· 2026-01-23
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu was among the dignitaries present.
Tinubu, govs mark Armed Forces Day across NigeriaNigeria· 2026-01-16
The team also met with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
US airstrikes in Nigeria to stop Christian killingsNigeria· 2025-12-26
Nuhu Ribadu met with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to discuss deploying air assets for intelligence gathering.
US Conducts Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria Amid KillingsNigeria· 2025-12-23
Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria’s national security adviser, has accused soldiers and police of selling and loaning their weapons to 'bad people'.
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Jamaica· 2025-12-22
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu met with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to agree on deploying air assets for intelligence gathering.
US Conducts Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria, Report SaysNigeria· 2025-12-22Nuhu Ribadu was directed by President Tinubu to expedite the training and arming of the forest guards.
Forest Guards Recruitment Stalled by Inter-Agency RiftNigeria· 2025-12-21
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, reassured parents that efforts for the remaining abductees were ongoing.
Fate of 115 Students Still in CaptivityNigeria· 2025-12-15
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu visited Papiri and assured that the children would soon be rescued.
Nigeria says it has secured release of 100 children
United Kingdom· 2025-12-08
Nuhu Ribadu is Nigeria’s national security adviser who met with a US congressional delegation.
Nigerian government secures release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren, Channels TV says
United States· 2025-12-08Nuhu Ribadu met with the American Secretary of Defense to discuss security issues.
mehr als 300 Schüler entführt
Switzerland· 2025-11-23
During talks with the Nigerian national security adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Pentagon said on Friday.
Security fears rise in Nigeria after more than 300 schoolchildren kidnapped | NigeriaUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-23
Nuhu Ribadu is the Nigerian National Security Adviser who was visiting the US during the time of the school attack.
Number of children abducted in Nigerian school attack raised to more than 300 | NewsJamaica· 2025-11-22
The youths expressed their commitment to support the security agencies, particularly the Office of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
Northern Forum Demands Removal of Security Chiefs Amid InsecNigeria· 2025-09-08
Nuhu Ribadu was commended for his efforts in dismantling the reign of terror that had affected the South-East zone.
Biafra Agitator's Fall From GraceNigeria· 2025-09-06
El-Rufai's allegations were directed towards the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu.
El-Rufai Given 72 Hours to Prove ONSA Pays BanditsNigeria· 2025-09-02
Nuhu Ribadu is mentioned as the National Security Adviser who must understand the terrorism faced in Kwara South.
Two Dead in Kwara Highway Robbery AttackNigeria· 2025-08-29
Nuhu Ribadu is appointed as the National Security Adviser from the North-East region.
Tinubu's Govt Benefits North: APC's Salihu SpeaksNigeria· 2025-06-29
Nuhu Ribadu is the National Security Adviser accused by El-Rufai of attempting to tarnish his reputation.
Tinubu's Successor Tussle Heats UpNigeria· 2025-06-25
