Tag: Insecurity
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Special Report: How Nationwide ‘okada’, mining ban would reverse Buhari’s 9 million jobs
Tackling unemployment was one of the strategic campaign promises on which Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari rode to victory in 2015 when the country’s population was 181 million and unemployment rate stood at 4.3 per cent. President Buhari had said he would stabilize the naira against the dollar, operate the economy with clear unambiguous regulatory framework…
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Now that Abuja is under a siege – By Dakuku Peterside
Once upon a time, Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital, was a serene and sprawling city that accommodated persons of all faith, social strata, and economic pursuits. Abuja, to the elite, offered an escape from insecurity, hustling, and bustling that plagued other major cities in the county. It was a city in which most elite wanted to…
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Insecurity: Terrorists, bandits dictate affairs of Nigerians – By Ehichioya Ezomon
Due to insecurity in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari is perceived as unqualified to lecture on security. But he’s good at it the other day on the global stage in Liberia. Buhari spoke in the capital, Monrovia, and advised leaders, especially of the West African sub-region, and the African continent, to avoid actions that warrant unlawful…
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Insecurity: Peter Obi joins Dunamis pastor, Enenche in prayer session
The Presidential flag-bearer of Labour Party, Peter Obi and other dignitaries on Friday night joined other worshippers as Dr Paul Enenche, Senior Pastor, Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abuja led the congregation to pray for peace and security of the country. Thousands of worshippers had thronged the church for its Mid-Year Praise and Worship Night, to…
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Seek foreign help immediately to tackle insecurity – Onitiri tells Buhari
Popular socio-political activist and critic, Chief Adesunbo Onitiri has appealed to President Buhari to seek foreign help for his administration to tackle the insecurity issues presently bedeviling the country. Onitiri posited that seeking foreign help urgently is imperative to enable Nigerians to sleep in peace and harmony.
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Insecurity: FCTA restores security operations with neighbouring states
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has re-invigorated the ‘G7” security operations to secure the territory. The ‘G7’ security operations involve collaboration and partnerships with states that are contiguous to the territory. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Chief Press Secretary to the FCT Minister. The FCT Commissioner of Police,…
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BREAKING: Major shakeup hits Nigerian Army
In the face of alarming security challenges in the country, a major shakeup has hit the Nigerian Army as the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has approved the appointment and posting of new senior officers and redeployment of others with a view to reposition for operational efficiency and proficiency.
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Insecurity: Falana attacks National Assembly for going on vacation
Senior advocate of Nigeria and Human rights activist, Femi Falana, has frowned at the National Assembly for going on holiday while the country is facing its biggest security challenge. Falana expressed shock at the federal lawmakers were not taking the security problem seriously as they should, saying it’s very unfortunate.
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What Buhari said at emergency National Security Council meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari has again expressed serious concern over the current security challenges facing some parts of the country and will stop at nothing to change the tide. The National Security Adviser to the President, retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno said the president made his feelings known when he summoned an emergency meeting of the National…
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Again terrorists visit mayhem on Owo community
Two security men of a construction firm were injured on Wednesday when gunmen attacked the company’s construction site in Owo, Ondo State. Chief Adetunji Adeleye, Ondo State Commander of Amotekun Corps (the sub-regional security outfit in the southwest) confirmed the attack on Thursday.