Tag: Siege
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Now that Abuja is under a siege – By Dakuku Peterside
Once upon a time, Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital, was a serene and sprawling city that accommodated persons of all faith, social strata, and economic pursuits. Abuja, to the elite, offered an escape from insecurity, hustling, and bustling that plagued other major cities in the county. It was a city in which most elite wanted to…
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2021: Only God can lift the siege in Nigeria- Adeboye releases prophecies
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A Adeboye, has released prophecies for the year 2021 The revered cleric stated this in his ‘Prophecies for 2021’ released on Friday morning shortly after the church’s virtual crossover service held from 9pm on Thursday to about 1am on Friday. Adeboye said: “God…
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Siege: Police call for reinforcement, vow not to leave till Melaye is arrested
The Police authorities have vowed not to leave Senator Dino Melaye’s residence until they arrest him. The Police have subsequently deployed over 50 additional policemen around Melaye’s residence located on 11, Sangha Street, Off Mississippi, Maitama, FCT. Findings indicate that the Police might storm the building and forcefully arrest the lawmaker who had holed up…
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Buhari’s home-state, Katsina insecure, under siege, Governor cries out
The Katsina State Government on Wednesday lamented that the state was under siege by bandits, armed robbers and kidnappers. Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State said this during the opening ceremony of an extraordinary security meeting in Katsina. President Muhammadu Buhari is from Daura, in Katsina State. According to the governor: “The citizens are on…
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NASS siege: Acting DG takes over DSS after Daura’s sack
Sequel to the sack of the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) by the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, an acting Director-General has been inaugurated for the service. He is Matthew Benabafa Seiyefa, who until his appointment was the director in charge of the Institute of Security Studies (ISS), an institution established in…
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UK condemns DSS siege at National Assembly, demands respect for lawmakers
The British High Commission on Tuesday condemned the invasion of the National Assembly siege by masked officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). The United Kingdom Government reiterated its commitment to the actualisation of a democratic process that recognises the rights of Nigerians to participate in election process. “We are aware of media reports…
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Secondus, Atiku condemn security siege on Saraki, Ekweremadu’s homes
The National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Uche Secondus, has condemned Tuesday morning security siege on the Abuja residences of Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. Secondus in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja described the development as “attack on democracy, using state security apparatus’’. He said that Directorate of…
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How I made it to plenary despite security operatives’ siege – Saraki
…Explains why Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu could not make it to plenary The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday, explained how he escaped alleged ploys by security operatives to stop him from presiding over plenary on Tuesday morning. Recall that Security agencies early Tuesday morning laid siege on the homes of Saraki and Deputy Senate…