Tag: Security
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One year after Kuje attack, hunt continues for 400 escaped inmates
One year after the attack on the Kuje Medium Security Correctional Centre, the repercussions of the incident continue to reverberate in Nigeria. The carefully orchestrated attack carried out by armed terrorists on midnight of July 5th 2022 caught the security personnel off guard, despite prior intelligence warnings of a potential assault. The attackers, armed with…
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Analysis: Timeline of ministerial list submissions to the Senate
In the wake of President Tinubu’s recent inauguration and appointments, Nigerians eagerly anticipate the announcement of his ministerial list. As history shows, the timing of submitting ministerial lists to the Senate has varied among past administrations. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) takes a look at the historical timeline of when Nigerian presidents sent their ministerial lists to the…
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N7.9bn fraud charge: Again court suspends Stella Oduah’s arraignment over security reasons
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday, June 15, 2023, again suspended the planned arraignment of a former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah and others on alleged N7.9 billion fraud charges, citing security reasons.
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Heavy security at Ogun assembly as inauguration is postponed
There was heavy presence of security personnel at the entrance of Ogun House of Assembly on Tuesday, as the planned inauguration of the 10th assembly is postponed. Newsmen reports that armed police officers and personnel of the Department of State Security (DSS) were present at the entrance of the assembly, screening those allowed into the…
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Roads closed, security tightened in Abuja ahead of May 29
As inauguration of a new administration is around the corner, the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has been busy with preparations, tight security and closing of roads in strategic place in the Metropolis.
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NSA assures of adequate security ahead of May 29
The National Security Adviser(NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno has assured Nigerians of adequate security during the Presidential Inauguration ceremony.
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Security: Presidency renders stewardship on achievements in eight years
The Presidency has highlighted some of its proud achievements in the area of security over the last eight years, despite Nigeria’s rating as the third worst country with insecurity in the world, according to the Global Terrorism Index (GTI). In a 90-page document released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,…
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May 29: Why Tinubu must be given increased security – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has called for enhanced security for the President-Elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, due to rising security threats and treasonable utterances from the opposition camp.
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MURIC wants increased security for president-elect, Tinubu
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has called for enhanced security for the President-Elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, due to rising security threats and treasonable utterances from the opposition camp. The Executive Director, MURIC, Prof. Ishaq Akintola stated this in a statement on Friday in Abuja.
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Police flood Jigawa, explain high security presence
The Police have explained that the high security presence in Jigawa was to forestall breach of the peace during Saturday’s re-run election.