Tag: Security
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Plateau Assembly will remain sealed – CP
The Commissioner of Police in Plateau, Mr. Batholemew Onyeka, said that the state House of Assembly would remain sealed till security threats within and around the assembly complex were tackled. Onyeka stated this on Tuesday in Jos while addressing newsmen on why it was sealed by security personnel since April 5.
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A nation that lost its way – By Owei Lakemfa
AS an aspirant in 2022, the President of the Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, Yakubu Chonoko Maikyau, made a pilgrimage to Keffi, Nasarawa State. He needed the blessings of one of the most consummate and influential law professors the country has ever produced: Onje Gye-Wado. The latter from 1999, was for four years, Deputy Governor of…
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Election: Heavy security presence in Ibadan as voters troop to polling centres
There was heavy security presence within Ibadan metropolis on Saturday, as voters trooped to the polling centres to exercise their franchise. A correspondent visited some areas within the city, including Eleyele, Ososami, Oke-Ado, Ring Road and I
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Analysis: How Nigerians defied several obstacles to vote
Nigerians on Saturday displayed sheer patriotism and courage as they defied several obstacles to choose their next president and representatives at the National Assembly. In more than 60 per cent of polling units across the country, election officials and materials came late, but citizens remained resolutely patient and ensured that they contributed to the history…
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Nigerian army releases hotlines to public ahead of election
The Nigerian Army (NA) has approved a list of Hotlines to report any suspicious act of violence by unscrupulous persons during the forthcoming general election. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
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2023 polls: We are good to go on all fronts – CDS, Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor has reassured Nigerians that the armed forces and other security agencies are ready to provide safe and secure environment for the 2023 general elections. Irabor gave the assurance while briefing newsmen shortly after meeting with service chiefs and
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INEC requires 13,000 security personnel for elections in Enugu State – REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it requires no fewer than 13,000 security personnel for the general elections in Enugu State. Dr Chukwuemeka Chukwu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state disclosed this on Monday in Enugu.
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Gunmen storm Delta Community, kill three, behead one
There is a report indicating that Gunmen that stormed Ase-Omuku community in Ndokwa East Local Government Area in Delta state on Wednesday reportedly cut-off Chief Okwudili Obi while killing three others including a 13-year-old boy, a policeman and a Major of the Nigerian Army.
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IG sets up team to identify, mitigate threats to election security
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has approved the setting up of an Election Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Team ahead of the general elections. The Force Public Relations, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a
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2023 elections will be rancor free – NSA
The National Security Adviser (NSA) to the President, retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, has assured Nigerians that the 2023 general elections would be conducted in an atmosphere devoid of rancor. Monguno gave the assurance during his meeting