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Nigeria’s security challenges not insurmountable – IGP

Usman Alkali Baba

The acting Inspector- General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba, has acknowledged the security ecosystem Nigeria is currently battling with, assuring, however, that they are not insurmountable. This is contained in a statement issued by Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Mr Frank Mba, on Wednesday in Abuja. Mba quoted the IGP as stating this in […]

Dialogue best solution to Nigeria’s security challenges – Experts

Security, dialogue

By Philip Clement Experts in the security have reiterated the need for dialogue in all sectors of the country as it remains the only solution to the security challenges facing Nigeria. The experts spoke in Abuja during an interactive session on the intersection between national security and the civic space in Nigeria. They called for […]

Joint security team sacks IPOB security network from Imo forest

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A combined team of military, police, and Air Force personnel has raided the Eastern Security Network camps linked to the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra in the Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. A report by the Punch on Sunday revealed that the camp of the ESN operatives located inside the thick forest in […]

Appointment: Security experts caution against sectional, political considerations

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*Says, security sector too sensitive to accommodate sectionalism Nigerians operating under the umbrella of Conference of Concerned Nigeria Security Experts have cautioned against sectional and political considerations in the appointment of leadership in the country. In a statement jointly signed by their National President, Prof. Otedola Adekunle,and National Secretary, Dr.(Mrs) Christy Aklo, the security experts warned that the […]

Reps want more synergy among security agencies

Exxon Mobil

The House of Representatives has urged the National Security Adviser (NSA) to put in place mechanism for enhanced collaboration among relevant agencies in the country towards tackling insecurity. The call was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Abbas Adigun (PDP-Oyo) at the plenary on Thursday. Moving the motion earlier, Adigun said […]

Nigeria records 1,126 killings, 380 kidnaps from January To June 2020 — Amnesty Report

Nigeria records 1,126 killings, 380 kidnaps from January To June 2020 -Amnesty Report

According to reports by the Nigerian arm of Amnesty International, at least 1,126 villagers were killed by bandits while no less than 380 persons were kidnapped from January to June 2020 in Nigeria, Daily Times gathered. In the report, Amnesty International blamed the killings on the nonchalant attitude of the government which gave gunmen an […]

Security: Stop employing cultists – Wike Nyesom

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The security bridge in many part of the country have become very alarming that everyone is urged to pay uttermost attention to the environment in which they live in. Daily Times gathered during the weekend that the Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, raised this point while receiving delegates of the SCD Joint Venture Consortium […]

Fight against corruption in Nigeria selective, unreal — Ortom

Samuel Ortom

Samuel Ortom of Benue State slammed the fight against corruption in the country on Wednesday saying that it is selective and unreal. READ ALSO: How is it that terrorists are not short of weapons? – Buhari The Governor, who spoke when he hosted a delegation of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Benue State chapter […]

Al-Qaeda, ISIS: U.S. warning just piece of advice, military affirms

3 Borno council deserted as Boko Haram, soldiers face off

Defence Headquarters has allayed fears of Nigerians over alleged plans by Al-Qaeda and ISIS to make an inroad into Southern Nigeria and penetrate the north-western part of the country, Daily Times gathered.    Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, while answering questions from newsmen at the updates briefing on military operations across the country on Thursday […]

Nigerian Army disown Soldiers arrested for bullion van robbery in Ebonyi

Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army says that purported soldiers allegedly arrested for bullion van robbery in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State are not its personnel, our correspondent, Moses Oyediran gathered. Col. Aliyu Yusuf, Deputy Director, Army Public Relations in 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Enugu. Yusuf, who in the statement titled: “Re: Police […]

Buhari: We are providing resources for service chiefs to do better

I will spend more on infrastructure - Buhari tells Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari in the bid to deal with the unwanted security situation in some areas of the country, assured the military, police and other security agencies of more resources The president of the federation gave the assurance while assessing the state of security in the country, describing the situation, particularly in the North West […]

Kaduna denies relaxing lockdown, to ensure enforcement

The Kaduna state Security Council said security agents have been mandated to strictly enforce the restriction of movement order in the state. It stressed that the movement restrictions was only relaxed on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan made the clarification in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna. […]

Security guard gets COVID-19 after watching over quarantine hotel

A security guard for one of the hotels used to quarantine returned overseas travelers in Perth has contracted COVID-19. The 47-year-old, contracted by the Health Department, was working at the Pan Pacific in the western capital, where a number of people were sequestered after coming back to Australia. The man had several shifts at that […]

Lagos to focus more on security, welfare- Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu

Lagos state government says it will beam its focus more on security and welfare of people, as the state begins another 14- day lockdown, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made this known on his official Twitter handle on Tuesday, saying: “Dear Lagosians, yesterday His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, announced two weeks extension […]

Bala’s aide scores principal high on security

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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has recorded remarkable achievements in the security sector across the state, his Special Adviser on Security, Brig. Gen. Marcus Yake (rtd) has said. He stated this on Friday while speaking to journalists on the efforts of the governor towards maintenance of peace and security in the state. Yake said […]

Security reports at grassroots must be prompt, precise – Commissioner

To tackle insecurity at the grassroots level, reports of crime, criminality must be sent to the appropriate authorities for prompt response, says the Plateau State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Sylvanus Tapgun. Tapgun said the lapses of identifying early warning signs by Local Government Chairmen is a major set back in curbing […]

Border Closure: Task Force counts gains in security, economy sectors

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The Joint Border Operation Drill, Sector 3, says it has recorded gains by improving security and economy of the country in less than two months of inauguration. The Ag. Coordinator, Joint Border Operation Drill, Sector 3, Compt. Garba Mohammed, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Ilorin. Sector three of […]

Security tops agenda as N’East govs meet in Gombe today

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Governors of North-Eastern states are to meet in Gombe on Thursday, with security as their major agenda, Mr. Ismaila Misilli, Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity), to Gombe State governor said on Wednesday. Taliban must stick to peace deal or NATO stays, says Stoltenberg Misilli, in a statement in Gombe, said that the meeting would […]

IGP decries mix-up of security, political issues

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Abuja – The Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu on Tuesday, expressed concern over mix-up of security issues with political, ethnic and religious issues in the country. Adamu stated in Abuja during a courtesy visit by Executive Members of the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies. He said securing […]

Insurgency: Changing service chiefs not solution security challenges – Ribadu

Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and Nuhu Ribadu

Malam Nuhu Ribadu, a former Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has advised Nigerians not to lose faith in the country`s leadership following acts of insurgency and insecurity in parts of the country. He gave the advice on Sunday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen on the sideline of a meeting organised by Adamawa Community […]