Tag: Security
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What President Buhari said in his 62nd Independence Day message to Nigerians
I address you today, with a deep sense of gratitude to God and a high level of appreciation to all Nigerians whose tremendous goodwill gave me the opportunity to provide leadership for our great country at one of the trying times in her history.
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ASUU strike threat to national security – Security expert warns
A security expert, Mr Chuks Iwunoh, has warned that the protracted strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) poses a serious security risk to the nation.
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Kaduna govt issues warning over move to block Kaduna-Abuja highway
The Kaduna State Government, on Tuesday, said it would not condone any attempt by any person or group to block the Kaduna-Abuja highway in the name of protest. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, stated in a statement issued in Kaduna, that the move was unacceptable and a prelude to…
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Senate President, Lawan reveals senate top agenda after resumption
President of Senate,Dr Ahmad Lawan said the confirmation of appointment of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria and consideration of anticipated budget proposals for 2023 would be the immediate attention of Senate on resumption. The Senate is expected to resume from it’s two months annual summer recess on Sept. 20.
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Current leadership lacks capacity to address Nigeria’s challenges – Prof. Anya
Professor Anya O. Anya has said the problems facing Nigeria are multi-dimensional and require decisive leaders, who must share a common code of values to salvage the situation.
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Security: Buhari has invested much in security, welfare of IDPs – Bagudu
The Kebbi Governor, Atiku Bagudu says President Muhammadu Buhari has made tremendous investments in security and welfare of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across the country. Bagudu stated this on Sunday in Ribah, Danko Wasagu Local Government at the the distribution of relief materials to IDPs by the National Commission of Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced…
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We’re dealing with terrorists, bandits in language they will understand -Buhari
…vows to hunt them down individually President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, declared that security forces have ramped up combat against bandits and terrorists who have held Nigerians hostage recently. “We have directed the military to crush those terrorising our citizens, peace and security is gradually being restored to the country,” the president said. In…
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Residents flee as bandits sack 8 villages in Kebbi State
No fewer than eight villages in Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State have been deserted due to attacks by bandits. The vilages are Zagi, Tungar Rafi, Tungar Tudu, Keke, Kwaido, Sabongarin Kwaido, Tungar Chichira and Tattazai.
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Governors meet in Abuja over economy, security
The 36 state governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are to meet on Wednesday in Abuja to discuss issues of economy, insecurity and other challenges confronting the nation. Mr Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, Director, Media and Public Affairs, NGF, said in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
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IGP orders water-tight security around schools, hospitals across Nigeria
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the deployment of water-tight security arrangements to cover all schools, hospitals, health workers, and critical national infrastructures around the country.