…the troops, acting on credible intelligence on the bandits’ movement, laid an ambush and intercepted them at Lambar Zango and Hawan Kwaranza villages… At least three persons were killed during an attack by bandits along the Kaduna-Zaria highway in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The bandits were said to have invaded Dunki village … Read more
“The Nigerian Union of journalists realizes that Nigeria is part of the world order and the country must rise to the challenges which insecurity poses to our National Integrity.” The National President of the Nigeria Union Journalists, NUJ, Chief Chris Isiguzo, has urged the Federal Government to rise to the challenges which insecurity poses to … Read more
“Everything must be done to continue to keep the Nigerian state united, stronger and more successful Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has appealed to Nigerians to unite in the fight against terrorism, insecurity, banditry and mass poverty. AbdulRazaq made the appeal at the closing ceremony of 2 Division Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition 2021, … Read more
While calling on traditional rulers to help in the fight against insecurity, the Imo leader urged them to fish out criminals in their domains Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo has accused the opposition and aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of fueling the rising levels of insecurity in the southeast state. Uzodinma made … Read more
Paul Okoye Slams the FG for being insensitive towards insecurity in the South East Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye of the defunct music duo P Square , has reacted to statements made by Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed and other politicians who said Twitter has evil agenda by deleting President Buhari tweet. Rudeboy tweeted that people … Read more
Aregbesola lamented on the level at which youths in the country are renouncing their citizenship of Nigeria Among the presidential deliverables (2019 – 2023) is the ease of tourist visa requirements. The Federal Government has commenced the process to fast track the operationalisation of the presidential deliverables to strengthen internal security. Among the presidential deliverables … Read more
“President Buhari will be judged by security and other achievements, but the issue of security is not going to be artificial security situation in Nigeria. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians not to judge President Muhammadu Buhari-led government on the country`s present security situation because it is artificial. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, … Read more
Falana advised FG to enter meaningful dialogue with all separatists group He urged NASS to take control of National economy He harped on the need to ensure efficiency of the Social Security Bill Mr. Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN),has advised the Federal Government to engage various separatists groups in the country to … Read more
…the leaders discussed ways to tackle the security threats in the region and secure the lives of the people. Members of the South East Governors’ Forum met on Monday as part of efforts to tackle the rising security challenges in the region This comes after the continuous attacks that have claimed lives and left several … Read more
“Because look at all of the things that have happened with COVID over the last year or more” The presidency says the security situation in the country is better now when compared to situation of things in 2015. Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson, said this when he featured on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme. Asked … Read more
Zamfara and other northern states have been at the epicentre of attacks perpetrated by bandits and other criminal elements Angry protesters, mostly youths armed with weapons, have staged a violent protest along the Gusau – Kaura Namoda Highway in Zamfara State. Eyewitnesses said that the protesters occupied the road very early on Monday over the incessant … Read more
Nigeria has been battling terrorism, among other security challenges, for more than a decade. The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Wednesday, said Nigerians should not deceive themselves that things are alright. He made the comment during a National Security Summit in Abuja. “Let us not deceive ourselves that things are alright, things are … Read more
“If you want an economy to grow, the level of insecurity must be low” Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the country is expecting 12 fighter jets to help address insecurity. Emefiele, while speaking on Tuesday at a monetary policy committee meeting in Abuja, expressed concern over the negative effects … Read more
We know what we are in for and we will continue to work hard and pray hard President Muhammadu Buhari says death of Ibrahim Attahiru, chief of army staff, and 10 other military officers is a huge setback for the country’s fight against insecurity. Attahiru and the military officers died on Friday in a Beechcraft … Read more
“Buhari directed that the device management system should be implemented within three months,” Federal government says submission of international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) will be made mandatory for mobile phone users The development was contained in statement by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The IMEI is an identity number used to uniquely identify a mobile phone. … Read more
It was not only frightening but also very scary to watch the video and I’m sure a lot of people would be surprised at the level of confidence and audacity at which the apprehended kidnapper planned his notorious act. Read also: The Virtue of Integrity and the First Bank Saga The man confidently walked into … Read more
The governors stressed the need to take action to advance the conversation on what they described as the worsening security situation… State governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called for the devolution of powers to states as one of the ways to tackle the disturbing trend of insecurity in … Read more
“Nigeria is at war against insurgency, terrorism, kidnapping and all manners of insecurity” Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, says the federal government needs to increase funding for the military amid deepening security crisis. Gbajabiamila said Nigeria was at war, hence the call for more funding and more sophisticated weapons for troops in … Read more
Due to the level of Insecurity in the country, the Nigerian Army is set to transfer personnel from schools to frontline. The Nigerian army has withdrawn its personnel studying in various schools. The development follows a new directive by Ibrahim Attahiru, the chief of army staff. Soldiers and officers of the Nigerian army who wish … Read more
The foreigner revealed that he had sold no fewer than 450 rifles to different criminal gangs across the north-west region Police in Zamfara State have arrested five notorious suspects involved in banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling, and illegal possession of firearms. They were paraded by the Police Public Relations Officer in Zamfara, Shehu Mohammed, on Friday … Read more