Security – Page 12

Insecurity: NGO’s Sensitize Security Agencies Community Leaders On Community Policing

Dec 8, 2021. by Damilare Abass

By Abdullahi Alhassan Kaduna. A non Governmental organization, NGO’S, Equal Access International (EAl) and Centre for Law enforcement Nigeria, (CLEEN) Foundation, has begun a four-day capacity building workshop on community policing for security agencies, community leaders, youth and women groups in Kaduna with the aim of finding lasting solutions to the current insecurity bedbelling the … Read more

VIDEO: Security Operatives Parade, As Residents Panic Ahead of Anambra Poll

Nov 4, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Students of Oko Poly could be seen in fear and panic as security operatives parade in a show of force The police will deploy a total of 34, 587 personnel including two DIGs, five AIGs, 92 other top officers and three helicopters to Anambra for the election. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents in Anambra … Read more

South-West Governors Meet in Lagos, Discuss Issues Of Interest (Photos)

Oct 27, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

South-West Governors have met in Lagos and discussed issues of interest. EKOHOTBLOG reports that members of South-West Governors Forum on Tuesday met in Lagos State to discuss issues of interest to the region. The South-West Governors were hosted by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the State House, Marina, Lagos. But for Oyo … Read more

Wike Throws Jab At APC-led FG, Says Govt “Not Responsive”

Sep 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Rivers governor believes that the duty of every government is to invest in social and economic infrastructure… Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State on Wednesday stated thatthat Nigeria does not have a responsive government as a result of the current happenings in the country. Wike stated this in Abuja stated this during the Executive … Read more

Security: ‘We Are Getting There’, Buhari Tells Netherlands PM

Sep 25, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The president added that the North-East and the South-South, which were the issues in 2015, were stabilising… President Muhammadu Buhari, during a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of The Netherlands, Mark Rutte, in New York, United States, has assured that Nigeria is dealing with terrorist elements troubling the country. The Special Adviser to the … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Tasks Nigerian Navy, Others On Internal, External Security

Sep 21, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Governor Sanwo-Olu said the state government is currently increasing the number of jetties and ferry terminals. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the security agencies and Nigerians to brace up and work collaboratively to keep Nigeria safe and secure internally and externally. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the Lagos State Government will … Read more

Politics Hinders Security Agencies From Doing Their Jobs, Says Ex-DSS Director

Aug 28, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

…Nigeria currently faces myriads of security challenges with banditry activities in the northwest, terrorism in the North-East, militancy in the South-South… A former Deputy Director, Department of State Services (DSS) Dennis Amachree, has identified politics as a factor hindering security agencies from effectively performing their jobs. Nigeria currently faces myriads of security challenges with banditry … Read more

What Buhari Will Do On Arrival In Nigeria – Aide

Aug 14, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“They will fill him in on what has happened in the past three weeks…” Presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina on Friday said President Muhammadu Buhari will first focus on receiving briefings from the Vice President and aides on arrival in the country. The President, who touched down earlier at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe … Read more

US Embassy Set To Reduce Operations, Cites Security Reasons

Jul 16, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Services affected include routine American citizen services, visas, and the Education Advising Center. The United States Embassy in Abuja has disclosed that public operations will be reduced from Friday, July 16, 2021. According to a statement posted on Facebook, the Embassy called the development “a security precaution”. It noted that July 20 and July 21 … Read more

Drama As Sanwo-Olu Security Nabs Weapon-Wielding Thugs In Lagos traffic [Photos]

Jul 13, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The attackers were caught red-handed while trying to forcefully drag a man out of his vehicle. A mild drama played out at Ojota area of Lagos on Monday as the convoy of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu saved motorists around Ojota inbound Alausa. Sanwo-Olu’s security arrested a gang of hoodlums notorious for harassing road users … Read more

Synagogue Church Tightens Security As T.B Joshua’s Tribute Service Begins

Jul 6, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Bricklayer, Carpenter Exchange Blows During Argument Over TB Joshua

The late prophet’s wife, Evelyn Joshua, while delivering a heartrending tribute to her husband said she believes he is not dead. Following the commencement of burial rites for late Prophet TB Joshua, security agencies including the Department of State Services, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps, FRSC, LASTMA, have on Tuesday … Read more

APC Governors Lauds Sanwo-olu On Security

Jun 17, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

We noted that Mr. President visited Lagos to commission the Lagos/Ibadan railway, the Deep Sea Project and other items provided by Lagos State Governor to enhance the security of Lagos State. The Progressive Governors’ Forum has commended Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for providing patrol vehicles and various security equipment to boost the morale … Read more

Don’t Shift Your Constitutional Roles To State Governors-Wike Tells Buhari

Jun 16, 2021.Jun 16, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“It is not when things are going bad concerning security, and you say you’re not in charge, and it becomes governors’ responsibility Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has made it known that it is unconstitutional for President Muhammadu Buhari, to shift his constitutional powers of securing lives and property of Nigerians to the state … Read more

I Hope To Hand Over A Secure, Prosperous Nigeria In 2023 – Buhari

Jun 12, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

… the success of his administration will depend on the survival of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), after 2023. President Muhammadu Buhari has said he hopes Nigeria will be secure, prosperous and confident by the time he leaves office in 2023. He made the remark in a 30-minute interview with the Nigerian Television … Read more

Behave Yourselves If You Want Jobs, Buhari Cautions Nigerian Youths

Jun 11, 2021.Jun 11, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

FG, FG Declares Public Holiday, COVID-19 third wave, BREAKING: FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday As Public Holiday, I Wonder Why Nigerians Accept Me Even Though I’m Not Rich- Buhari

”I told them to tell the youths if they want jobs they should behave themselves, make Nigeria secure so that people can come and invest. Nigeria is resourceful everybody knows that God has really endowed us.” President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has warned the Nigerian youths to behave themselves and ensure the nation is secured … Read more

June 12: Deal With Anyone Who Threatens National Security- IGP Tasks Zonal AIG’s Command CPs

Jun 8, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“The June 12 Democracy Day is days away. We are currently reviewing the security situation, with a view to ensuring a hitch-free exercise. As June 12 commemoration of Democracy Day approaches, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has directed Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police in states and … Read more

Protection Of Lives And Properties Shouldn’t Be Handled With Levity – Aregbesola

May 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

He urged the officers to step up their games in responses to emergencies across the country noting that the safety and protection of lives and property of Nigerians is of utmost importance The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola on Saturday said the safety and protection of lives and property of Nigerians should not be handled … Read more

Nigeria Can Overcome Security Challenges — Fayemi

May 15, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has said Nigeria can overcome her security challenges with determination. Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti, says the country’s security challenges are surmountable if Nigerians are determined to tackle it with sincerity. He stated this on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, at a symposium organised by Shina Peller, lawmaker … Read more

Hoodlums Abduct Couple, Others In Oyo

Mar 31, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Unidentified hoodlums have kidnapped three persons including a couple at two different places in the Oluyole Local Government area of Oyo State. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the couple was abducted from their farm which is located at Alabameji Village in Sanyo area of Ibadan. The third person was said to be a farmer in … Read more

Security Operatives Murder: Police Arrest 16, Recovers 9 Rifles

Mar 28, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

IGP Orders Officers To Ensure Full Enforcement Of COVID-19 Regulations

Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said it has arrested sixteen (16) suspects for attacks on security operatives and facilities in some states of the Federation, particularly in the South-Eastern part of Nigeria. Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba said, “The suspects – Ugochukwu Samuel a.k.a Biggy, 28-year-old native of Arochukwu LGA in Abia State; Raphael … Read more