Speaker of the Osun state House of Assembly, Timothy Owoeye on Monday said that the ‘Amotekun’ corps will assist the police and other security agencies carry out their lawful activities that will maintain law and order in the state. The speaker stated at a public hearing organized by the state House of Assembly on the […]
The Kwara state government at weekend handed new Toyota Hilux vans to security agencies in the state as part of its multi-prong approach to further secure the lives and properties of the people. This is coming barely two weeks after Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq held a security dialogue that drew participants from various sectors and interest […]
In a bid to speed up the dispensation of justice, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has inaugurated a justice sector reform team comprising of legal practitioners, security agencies and members of the Human Rights Commission. The committee inaugurated on Tuesday in Jos is to also drive and monitor the implementation of the Administration of […]
The Taraba state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on security agencies in the country to flush out criminals and enemies of the country who appear to target adherents of a particular faith. Chairman of the association, Rev. Isaiah Jirapye, made the call on Sunday at a prayer/walk procession held in […]
The Ekiti state government has assured the people of its readiness to put security agencies across the state on their toes to salvage the state from further bank robberies and other crime and criminality in the area. Deputy Governor of the state, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, gave the assurance in a statement signed by his Special […]
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has lauded the police and other security agencies for their professional conduct during the governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi states. Head of Press and Public Relations of the commission, Mr. Ikechukwu Ani, gave the commendation in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the commendation followed an interim […]
The Edo state government in collaboration with security agencies is setting up a special team to review and tackle incidents of cultism in the state. Governor Godwin Obaseki, who disclosed this after the monthly state security meeting held at Government House, Benin, stated that the special team would ensure that the law passed on cultism […]
The Federal Government has launched a modern garment factory to produce uniforms for the armed forces and other security agencies in the country. This is to ensure standardisation and guard against the misuse of military and security uniforms by impostors and criminals in Nigeria. Mr Mohammed Manga, Director Press and Public Relations of the Ministry […]
Former Nigeria coach and player, Samson Siasia has called on the Federal government and security agencies, pleading for their assistance to recover his mother from the kidnappers. Siasia stated, “What more can I do but plead for assistance from the government, police and my country that I served as a player and coach.” Mrs. Ogere […]
Heads of security agencies have on Monday, finally appeared before the House of Representatives to discuss insecurity issues ongoing in Nigeria. Recall that last Friday, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, criticised Nigeria’s service chiefs for failing to attend the meeting he called to discuss security matter affecting the nation. Punch reports […]
Motolani Oseni The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has given its support to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Clean Note Policy and Banknote Fitness Guidelines meant to remove dirty, mutilated and unfit Naira notes in circulation from the financial system. Speaking yesterday to financial journalists in Lagos, ABCON President, Alhaji […]
Justice Valentine Ashi of a Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Nigerian Police Force, the Department of States Security Service (DSS) and all other security agencies to apprehend and arrest a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison Madueke within 72 […]
The British government has cautioned the Nigerian security agencies and their operatives to guide against unprofessional conduct while discharging election duties during next year’s general polls in the country. This is coming twenty four hours after issuing a joint statement with other leading countries of the world on the need for relevant stakeholders in Nigeria […]
…Rejects police claim of burglary …DSP threatens to make video public The Senate yesterday called on security agencies to carry out a full scale investigation into the assassination attempt on the lives of Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, his wife and son. The lawmakers also dismissed as irresponsible, submission of the police, that […]
… Explains shortfall in salary payment … Directs consultant to resolve all issues The Accountant – General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Ahmed Idris, has told the Nigeria Police that his office would not renege in enrolling the police and other security agencies on the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS), as directed by President […]
The re-elected chairman of the All progressive Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye, has called on the Senate and security agencies to investigate the alleged use of political thugs by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, to disrupt the just concluded state congress of the party in the state. He also accused […]
…Says 8.2 million children get FG’s free meals daily …Saraki marks Children’s Day with IDPs in Benue …Dogara seeks end to child labour, security lapses in schools President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerian children of his administration’s commitment to their protection, participation and survival in the country. Buhari said that in 2015, the campaign to […]
Kaduna State Government said on Tuesday it would set up a rapid response team to handle cases of rape and ensure justice for victims. Hajia Hafsat Baba, the state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, made the disclosure in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. Baba said setting up the […]
In the midst of the debate over the right to freedom of expression and the government’s efforts to ensure that the digital space and the mass media generally do not become a playground for terrorism and destabilization, security agencies in the country have given assurances that they would maintain a balance between openness and national […]
The Yoruba Council of Elders, has said Nigerians should not leave their security completely in the hands of the military and other security agencies because they could fail to defend them in times of danger. Speaking in a in a telephone interview with another newspaper in Osogbo on Sunday, the Assistant Secretary General of the […]