Tag: Insecurity
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Insecurity: We’ve acquired enough air power to protect Nigeria’s integrity – NAF
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has acquired enough armament in the last 57 years to stave off any external aggression against Nigeria’s sovereignty. Briefing journalists as part of activities to mark NAF 57 anniversary, Air Vice Marshal Hassan Abubakar, prided that in the last five years, the Nigerian Air Force has inducted 25…
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FG to resuscitate special terrorism prosecution courts, says Malami
The Federal Government will soon resuscitate Special Terrorism Prosecution Courts, the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has said. Malami made this known in a statement by Dr Umar Gwandu his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations on Thursday in Abuja. The move, Malami said is geared towards the Federal Government’s commitment to end insecurity…
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Insecurity: Nigerians know where we were in 2015 and where we are now – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that his administration would maximize available resources to preserve the nation’s food security against assaults by bandits. The President who spoke on Thursday after the Eid prayer that marked the end of this year’s Ramadan fasting season, which was held inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said efforts were ongoing…
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State of the Nation: CAN sends prayer points to all churches
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged all churches and Christians to embark on three days of prayers for the nation, to seek divine intervention over the spate of kidnappings and killings. CAN made the plea to all christians in a letter released by its General Secretary, Daramola Joseph. The letter was titled: : ‘National…
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Insecurity: If killings persists, we’ll take our destiny in our hands, Tiv professionals vow
…insist all form of land grabbing by Fulani must stop …demands restructuring of Nigeria By Emman Ovuakporie The Tiv Professionals Group (TPG), an umbrella body for some professionals from the Tiv ethnic nationality, Benue State, have vowed to take their destiny in their own hands if incessant killings remain unabated. The professionals called on all…
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FG not overwhelmed by insecurity – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government says it is not overwhelmed by security challenges facing the country and has the wherewithal to confront them headlong and restore law and order. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed stated this on Tuesday in Lagos at a meeting with the Online Publishers. Mohammed who was briefing the publishers…
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Insecurity: Southern governors ban open grazing , task Buhari on other key things to do to put Nigeria back on track
Governors of Southern Nigeria have resolved to ban open grazing of cattle in the Southern part of the country. The governors who expressed their grave concern on the security challenge currently plaguing the nation demanded that President Muhammad Buhari should address Nigerians on the challenges of insecurity. The Southern Governors met in Asaba, Delta State…
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Insecurity: 16 governors hit Delta for Southern governors’ meeting
Sixteen of the 17 southern governors have arrived Asaba, Delta State for a crucial security meeting to address the growing insecurity in the region. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is already in Asaba for the meeting with other governors under the aegis of the Southern Nigeria Governors Forum (SNGF) to address the growing issues…
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Gov. Bello urges residents to intensify prayers to end insecurity
Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has urged residents of the state to continue praying, as it remain the best option for promoting peace in the nation as a whole. Sani-Bello said this when he hosted top government functionaries, political office holders and others to iftar in Minna on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
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Conversation Nigeriana (3) – Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha
Obukohwo: Our President has asked the almighty America for help at last. Emeka: Hmmmmmmm! Tunde: Why hmmmmmmm? Emeka: No comment! America helps the world! Aboki: The devil helps the world too, especially when reason fails! Obukohwo: When reason fails? Aboki: Yes, according to Dostoevsky! Emeka: Well, reason has failed in Nigeria. Obukohwo: Nigeria needs help.…