The NDI Igbo Worldwide Union has issued a definitive warning to the Federal Government, the National Assembly, and Northern Islamic leadership, asserting that Nigeria has reached its “ultimate test” regarding the coexistence of Sharia and common law. In a press release signed by President Benjamin I. Nwankwo and Secretary Chief Charles Edemuzo, the Union argued […]
Many unresolved high-profile murders point to Nigeria as a failed state among other indices, according to its worried citizens. Worsening insecurity, political crises and economic dislocation have been dogging the country, taking it to the precipice. Decades after, many of the killings remain unravelled, especially in the South West region. In fact, ahead of the […]
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on Wednesday unveiled northern Nigeria security outfit code-named ‘Operation Shege-Ka-Fasa’ which literally means “I dare you to attack or surrender” in Hausa. It is believed to be a Northern version of the South-West regional security initiative ‘Operation Amotekun’ (Leopard). Gov. Sanwo-Olu warns 1,017 newly-recruited LASTMA officers against corruption Addressing […]
For many Nigerians, these are perilous times. The state of nature that Thomas Hobbes talked about has closed in on us. Life has become nasty brutish and short. In farms, in places of worship or businesses, everyone has his or her heart in the mouth. A violent death could descend at any time. The only […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Enugu State Command, on Thursday said that the just-concluded Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) was hitch-free in 21 centres around the state. The 21 UTME Computer Based Test (CBT) centres in Enugu State was concluded on March 13. Mr. Steve Amoga, NSCDC State Commandant, disclosed this while […]
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, Thursday in Abuja ,defended the recent promotions carried out by the agency saying the Board is statutorily responsible for promotion, appointment and discipline hence it conducted the recent promotion examinations for the various services under the Ministry of Interior. The […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has said that weak and underfunded security agencies cannot live up to the task of protecting the country in the face of many security challenges. Hon Dogara therefore called for improved welfare for security agencies. This, he said, at the retreat of security related committees of […]
An operative of the Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Rawlings Osagie, has been shot dead by gunmen in Benin City. Late Rawlings, an Assistant head of Anti-vandalism unit of the Command, was shot dead on Monday at his residence shortly after he returned home from work. He was […]
The Bauchi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Friday said it constituted a seven man standing committee for the safety of journalists during and after the elections. According to the council Chairman, Dahiru Mohammed, said the committee would ensure that the security of journalists was safeguarded at all times. “The […]