Tag: Insecurity
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Insecurity: Zamfara govt. denies negotiating with bandits
The Zamfara government says it has not embarked on negotiating with bandits to address security challenges bedevilling the state.
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Nigerian writers urge Tinubu, NASS to address insecurity, revisit book policy
Nigerian writers have urged the Federal government to urgently address the pending security challenges in the country as it settles down with governance in this new political dispensation. In a press release signed by the President, Nigerian Centre of PEN International (PEN Nigeria), Folu Agoi and the General Secretary, Dagga Tolar, they claimed that the…
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Insecurity: Tinubu alive to his responsibilities- APC tackles Amnesty International
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed shock over the statement by Amnesty International accusing the new government of President Bola Tinubu of indifference to the latest killings in some parts of the country, two weeks after he was sworn in.
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Insecurity: COAS urges credible information from Katsina residents
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen Faruk Yahaya has appealed to residents in Katsina State to provide security agencies with credible information to tackle insecurity in the state. Yahaya made the appeal on Wednesday at the inauguration of some projects provided by the Nigerian Army at Government Day Secondary School, Malumfashi. According to him,…
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President Buhari’s eight-year tenure failed to meet Nigerians’ expectations, our verdict
President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight-year tenure as the leader of Nigeria has come to an end today, leaving behind a legacy that falls short of the expectations of many Nigerians. Despite some commendable achievements in certain areas, the overall performance of his administration has left a significant portion of the population disillusioned and dissatisfied. Infrastructure development…
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Insecurity gave me sleepless nights – Ex-president, Jonathan recalls
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has recalled how the insecurity of the nation gave him sleepless nights during his administration. Jonathan made the disclosure this weekend during the commissioning of a 22-kilometre road project, the Yola-Wukari roadin Taraba State. The dualised Yola-Wukari road encompasses six pedestrian bridges and a flyover bridge.
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“Don’t Wear Uniforms Outside Barracks”, Army Cautions Soldiers
Insecurity: Army advise soldiers not to wear uniforms outside barracks The army has advised soldiers to be more cautious of moves outside barracks in an internal memo addressed to commanders. They were also cautioned to check their language in public and to refrain from saying anything hurtful that would inflame things. See memo below: “I…
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Ondo traditional rulers raise alarm over influx of herdsmen
Traditional rulers in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have raised the alarm over the influx of suspected herdsmen into communities in the area. The traditional rulers, in a communique issued at the end of the stakeholders’ meeting on Sunday in Ute, said the activities of the herdsmen had been hindering preparation for the…
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Govt investigates killing of 41 by terrorists in Katsina
Katsina State Government says it will investigate the killing of 41 people by terrorists at Yargoje forest, Kankara Local Government Area of the state. Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim-Katsina, the Special Adviser to Gov. Aminu Masari on Security
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Naira Redesign has reduced Banditry, Kidnapping – Emefiele
Following the scarcity of new notes that has hit the nation as a result of Naira redesign, Godwin Emefiele, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, on Tuesday, appealed to lawmakers and Nigerians to demonstrate understanding, insisting that the apex bank was out to fight the incidence of insecurity in Nigeria.