Niger Delta leader Asari Dokubo claims that the Nigerian Army and Navy are responsible for 99% of oil theft in the region. He supports the government in eliminating oil theft and believes the military has sufficient resources to combat security challenges. Dokubo criticizes the release of Nnamdi Kanu, stating it rewards criminality and calls … Read more
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger State has pardoned 80 inmates in the state’s custodial centres, with their fines being immediately paid for their release. The decision was made to mark the 2023 Democracy Day and was based on the inmates’ old age, ill health, and good behavior. The government is also focused on addressing security … Read more
Garba Shehu, an aide to President Buhari, has clarified that the recent apology to Nigerians does not admit any wrongdoing. Shehu defends President Buhari’s accomplishments during his tenure, emphasizing his accountability and sense of fulfillment. While progress has been made in addressing security challenges, the nation’s economic difficulties, including the impact of the pandemic, continue … Read more
A former Commissioner of Police, Mr Lawrence Alobi has blamed the prevailing security challenges in the country on corruption, inadequate funding and bad governance orchestrated by successive governments. Alobi, who disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, also blamed the security challenges on the insensitivity of political leaders. Read Also: … Read more
Catholics in Nigeria are marking Ash Wednesday wearing black attires to protest against the rate of security challenges in the country. The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria were quoted in a statement asking faithful to wear black or at least black armbands as a sign of mourning and solidarity with the victims of kidnapping and other … Read more