Tag: Terror alert
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Terror threat: Alerts by UK, US, others blown out of proportion – IGP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba has said the terror alerts issued by the various embassies of the United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (USA) and others, were blown out of proportion.
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Terror Alert: UK warns citizens against travelling to 22 Nigerian states
The United Kingdom has issued a warning to its citizens to avoid traveling to 22 states in Nigeria. Meanwhile, the European country cleared Abuja from the list but still asked its citizens to apply caution as this may still be connected to the country’s security situation.
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That Security Alert by America- By Hope O’Rukevbe Eghagha
The political landscape of Nigeria was shaken to its foundations last week of October when news about an evacuation order from home governments of citizens of America, Australia and Britain hit the airwaves. Social media raised the level of fear, anxiety and frenzy.
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CAN holds National Prayer Friday
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has directed its states and local chapters, to hold national prayers for divine intervention in the affairs of Nigeria on Friday.
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Now that Abuja and not Obi, Atiku, Tinubu, has become our number one problem – By Mideno Bayagbon
Nothing has de-marketed the nation, Nigeria, in the last seven years, as much as the unsolved spates of terrorist acts and the wide gamut of insecurity, fuelled by an incompetent, unfeeling government. And we have become more and more the butt of international jokes and disdain as we wobble and fumble on even the simplest…
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Terror threat: FCT management assures residents of safety
The Federal Capital Territory Executive Committee has reassured the residents of the territory of their safety, insisting that adequate security arrangements have been put in place to sustain law and order in the area.
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Terror Alert: Fear in FCT as malls are shut down, worship centers beef up security
The residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are still living in fear following the security threat, issued by some western countries in the past few days. Ireland, Canada, Australia, and other countries have also issued travel advisories to their citizens to depart Nigeria in the face of tension in Abuja.
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Terror Alert: Buhari urges Nigerians to be calm and Vigilant
Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari has urged citizens to be calm following the United States and United Kingdom terror alert. The president also advised the people to be very vigilant and observant, saying everything is under control. This was contained in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on…
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Terror Alert: DSS speaks on operating joint Force with American troops
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Nigeria has denied having a joint operation with American soldiers following the terror alert signals sent by the American government few days ago. The spokesperson for the DSS in the country, Peter Afunanya mentioned this to newsmen on Friday in Abuja.
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Terror alert: DSS enjoins Nigerians to take necessary precautions
The Department of State Services (DSS) has called on Nigerians to take necessary precautions and be security conscious in view of the security advisory released by the US Embassy on possible terror attack on Abuja. Dr Peter Afunanya, the Public Relations Officer of DSS made the call in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He…