By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna– Governors of the 19 Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) and top traditional rulers met in Kaduna and called for urgent, coordinated action to tackle the rising wave of insecurity, economic challenges, and infrastructure deficits confronting the region, as a result called for creation of state...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru, has charged Nigerian Army troops to maintain aggressive operations against bandits and terrorists in the Northwest, aiming to restore security and stability in the region. Badaru gave the charge while addressing troops at Dukku Barracks in Birnin Kebbi, during his ongoing...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of fuel (petrol) in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki. The ban was issued after due consultations with security agencies in the state...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says more troops and military hardware are being deployed to Yobe to tackle the resurgence of Boko Haram insurgency. Oluyede stated this when he paid a courtesy visit to Gov Mai Mala Buni in Damaturu on Wednesday. He said the...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Plateau State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat crime, with the recovery of 500 rounds of live ammunition in Jos North Local Government Area. Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, disclosed this during a press briefing held at...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The National President of the Mwaghavul Youth Movement, Comrade Kyesmang Jonathan Yusuf, has called on youths across Plateau State and Nigeria to unite against terrorism, describing the series of attacks on the Mwaghavul nation as a fight not just against one ethnic group, but...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has described the comments of Prof. Chidi Odinkalu during his recent reaction regarding governor’s response to the ongoing violence in Benue State as unveiling a disturbing insensitivity towards the casualties of these attacks. The governor, who spoke through...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – As part of efforts to revive agricultural activities and create employment opportunities for youths in the state, the Plateau State Government has reached key agreements with stakeholders of the Pengana Chiefdom—host community of the revitalized BARC Farms—on youth inclusion, land use, and security ahead...
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to give priority attention to employment generation, insecurity and rising inflation in the country. President of TUC, Mr Festus Osifo, made the appeal at the first Quadrennial Delegates Conference and 20th Anniversary of the congress in Abuja, on...
Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has set up a sub-committee to collaborate with the heads of security agencies for immediate solution to security challenges in the country. Governor Hope Uzodinma announced this in the early hours of Thursday while reading a communique issued after the NGF’s second meeting held late...
Niger Government has banned the commercial tricycle and motorcycle riders from operating from 6p.m to 6a.m due to rising insecurity in Minna, the state capital. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Bologi Ibrahim, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Mohammed Bago in Minna The governor stated...
The Tiv paramount ruler, Tor Tiv VI, His Royal Majesty, James Ayatse, on Monday convened a closed-door meeting with prominent Tiv sons and daughters at his palace in Gboko, Benue. Speaking to journalists after the six-hour meeting, the traditional ruler said the gathering had further strengthened unity among the...
When the Director-General of the Department of State Security (DSS), Adeola Ajayi advocated for self-help and communal approach to insecurity and crimes such as raids on vulnerable communities leading to unprovoked deaths, insurgency, banditry and kidnapping, he ignited a heated debate about whether his suggestion invited anarchy and mutually...
Some prominent Christian leaders, including Pastor Yomi Kasali, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, Bishop Mike Okonkwo of TREM, Rev. Yusuf Biniyat, and Prophet Isa el Buba among others on Monday night, attended a concert to raise funds for victims of insurgency in Northern Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called on elders, politicians, and stakeholders across Plateau State to set aside their differences and unite in the fight against the recurring violence that continues to claim lives in the region. The governor made the appeal during an expanded stakeholders...
Former President of the Senate, David Mark has called on the Federal Government to be more proactive in tackling the high level of insecurity in the country. He stated this in a goodwill message by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Paul Mumeh on Sunday in Kano to commemorate...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja The Sankera Peace and Development Forum (SAPEDEF) has attributed the escalating insecurity in Benue State to the alleged inaction of the governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, who is serving his first term in office on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According...
Police Command in Benue has said suspected armed herders attacked and killed 17 persons and injured many in Logo and Ukum Local Government Areas of the state. This was contained in press statement on Friday signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene and made available to...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Barely twenty four hours after the herdsmen had attacked Otobi in Otukpo local government area of Benue state, about three communities in the same local government were again attacked by suspected armed herdsmen. The affected communities include: Emichi, Okpomaju and Odudaje in Otukpo...
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Wednesday said that unmanaged natural disasters can exacerbate insecurity, enable displacement, disrupt critical infrastructure, and deepen societal fragilities. Ribadu stated this at the Validation Workshop for the Anticipatory Action Framework for Nigeria, on Wednesday in Abuja. The workshop was organised...