Tag: Security
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FEC approves N2.68 billion to beef up security in Abuja
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of N2.68 billion for the procurement of utility vehicles and gadgets for security agencies operating in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The council also approved 2.59 billion dollars for the development of Badagry Deep Seaport in Lagos State. The Ministers of Transport, Muazu Sambo, and…
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Insecurity: Police spokesman calls on Nigerians to share information always
The Nigerian Police spokesman, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has called on Nigerians to constantly and urgently share information with security agencies that will help to check insecurity in the country. Adejobi made the call on Sunday in his verified Twitter handle.
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Enemy at the Door – By Chidi Amuta
On the matter of ensuring national security by all means necessary, I accept being called a hawk. But on the concomitant cautious fear that bad things could happen to the nation if our defenses are lax, I will accept the title of coward. In short, a nation is entitled to deploy maximum force to ensure…
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Vote Buying: Hold parties, security operatives accountable-Critical stakeholders urge Nigerians
Following growing concerns on the menace of vote buying and other forms of voter inducement during elections, Nigerians have been asked not to condone vote trading and to shift focus on political parties, politicians, and security agencies who do not seem to be doing much against buying and selling of votes. Board Member at YIAGA…
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Akeredolu signs first amendment to Amotekun law
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has signed into law the first amendment to the Ondo State Security Network Agency Law code named Amotekun Akeredolu, who assented to the bill at the State Executive Chamber of his office, noted that the new amendment became imperative in light of the heightened insecurity across the state.
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State Governors and State Security – By Hope Eghagha
In the light of vicious attacks on communities across Nigeria, resulting in loss of thousands of lives, and the apparent helplessness of State governors, it is necessary to examine the powers which the governors possess (if any) to protect the people who elected them in office. If we consider the primary function of government to…
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Buhari will secure Nigeria before leaving office – Malami
The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, says the country will be restored to its past glory, where peace would reign before the end of President Buhari’s tenure.
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Celebrate Blck Axe Day, Get Arrested – Lagos Police to hoodlums
The Lagos State Police Command has warned members of the public against celebrating the 7/7 Neo Black Movement of Africa Day, otherwise known as the Black Axe Day, or else, they would be arrested. Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benjamin Hundeyin, a Superintendent stated this in a statement on Wednesday. The Police revealed…
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Security and the 2023 campaigns – By Dakuku Peterside
Security, economy, and corruption were the most outstanding issues in the 2015 and 2019 elections. Of the triune matters, security has already placed itself as the most contemporary issue of any credible campaign in 2022-23. Increased insurgency in the days ahead will make it more relevant and urgent. Unfortunately, Nigerians did not pay attention to…
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“I never asked Christians to buy guns” – Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) says he never asked Christians to buy guns for self-protection. “I never asked Christians to go and buy guns. Samson in the Bible did not fight with guns,’’ the renowned cleric said on Sunday at the monthly thanksgiving live television programme of…