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APC group commends Wike’s security initiatives in FCT

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APC group commends Wike’s security initiatives in FCT

Bode May 12, 2024

The Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike’s security initiatives to ensure a safe territory. Its Director-General, Prof. Kailani Muhammed, gave the commendation at a news conference in Abuja, Muhammed said the FCT had become a safe haven...

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24 killed as bandits invade Katsina community

Bode May 5, 2024

At least twenty-four persons are said to have been killed and several others wounded in a fresh bandits attack on Unguwar Sarkin Noma community in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. Those killed were mostly vigilante members who reportedly came out to confront the bandits. A local...

Wife of Ebonyi State Governor, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru.

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Police beef up security as Ebonyi First Lady tours LGAs

Bode May 4, 2024

The Police Command in Ebonyi has assured maximum security during the ongoing tour of the 13 Local Government Areas of the state by the wife of the governor, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nwifuru had embarked on tour to inaugurate her pet...

Consul-General of the Embassy of Hungary in Nigeria, Mr Endre Deri during a courtesy visit to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in Abuja on Thursday.

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FCTA to improve security with drones – Wike

Bode May 2, 2024

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration has begun the procurement processes for drones to boost the security architecture of the territory. Wike disclosed this when the Consul-General of the Embassy of Hungary in Nigeria, Mr Endre Deri, visited him...

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Borno Gov’t bids farewell to departing DSS Director, launch book on security

Bode April 29, 2024

By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Government held a grand ceremony on Sunday to honor M.M. Murtala, the outgoing State Director of Security for the Department of State Services (DSS). The ceremony, which took place at the Multipurpose hall of the Government House, Maiduguri had in attendance...

Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.- Gen. Yushau Ahmed

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NYSC D-G urges Borno corps members to take security tips seriously

Bode April 28, 2024

The Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Y. D. Ahmed, has tasked corps members to take seriously, the security tips and lectures given to them at the camp. “Taking the security tips seriously will enhance your safety,” Ahmed said on Saturday while addressing corps...

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Police assure of security for Saturday’s Gombe LG poll

Bode April 26, 2024

The police command in Gombe State, has assured of adequate security, ahead of Saturday’s local government councils poll. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr Hayatu Usman, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Friday. He said that adequate personnel had...

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Senator Degi-Eremienyo commends I-G on security in Niger-Delta, others

Bode April 19, 2024

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has been commended for the remarkable improvements recorded under his leadership in the protection of lives and property in the Niger Delta and other regions of the Country. The commendation was made by Senator Biobarakuma W. Degi-Eremienyo...

President Bola Tinubu in a group photograph with members of the Afenifere, the Yoruba Socio-Cultural organization, on Wednesday at the State House in Abuja.

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We’ll ensure economic security for Nigerians, says Tinubu

Bode April 18, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards ensuring comprehensive economic security for all Nigerians. Tinubu said this would be achieved through addressing foundational challenges and creating a fair and equitable system. He said this when he received members of the Afenifere, the Yoruba Socio-Cultural organization, on...

Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo during a courtesy visit to courtesy visit to ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN

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Corruption biggest threat to security in Nigeria – Interior minister

Bode April 17, 2024

The Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says corruption and corrupt practices fuel insecurity in the country, calling for all hands to be on deck to fight the menace. The minister said this, when he paid a courtesy visit to Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, the Chairman of Independent...

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Security is Benue Government’s priority – Governor Alia’s aide

Bode April 16, 2024

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Technical Adviser to the Benue State Governor on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication, Mr Solomon Iorpev, has said the security of the lives and property of Benue people would remain on the priority list of the state government as he insisted...

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Yoruba nation agitation: Adeleke takes pre-emptive security measures, appeals for dialogue

Bode April 14, 2024

By OLA MODUPE, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has directed pre-emptive security measures around government structures in Osun State to forestall any copycat occurrence of alleged takeover by suspected Yoruba nation activists. As the incident at Government Secretariat was ongoing, Governor Adeleke directed his Special Adviser...

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Governor Ododo to construct Idoji-Enyinare road, improve logistics for local security architecture

Bode April 13, 2024

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has said his administration will soon commence the construction of road networks linking communities in different parts of the state. Ododo disclosed this during his Sallah homage to the people of Onyukoko-Idoji ward in Okene Local...

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Police beef up security in Bauchi ahead of Easter celebration

Bode March 29, 2024

By AISHA NANA, Bauchi- The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed, psc, has extended his warm greetings to the Christian faithful as they celebrate Easter in the State. In a bid to guarantee a peaceful and incident-free Easter celebration, the CP has directed Area...

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Easter: CP deploys officers for maximum security in Benue

Bode March 29, 2024

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP. Emmanuel Adesina has ordered the deployment of officers across the state to ensure maximum security of lives and property during the Easter celebration. A statement by the command’s PPRO, Sewuese Anene Catherine, said the...

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NSCDC deploys 35,000 personnel nationwide for Easter

Bode March 28, 2024

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 35,000 personnel to provide security nationwide as Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The NSCDC Spokesperson, CSC Babawale Afolabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. Afolabi said that the...

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Zamfara needs FG to complement security efforts – Governor Lawal

Bode March 27, 2024

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal has said the state is in dire need of the Federal Government’s support to complement its efforts toward curbing the spate of insecurity there. Lawal disclosed this to State House Correspondents after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja. He...

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Police beef up security in Cross River ahead of Easter festival

Bode March 25, 2024

Cross River Police command has beefed up security across the State preparatory to the celebration of Easter festival. The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Gyogon Grimah, made this known in Calabar on Monday. According to him, the tactical teams of the Police as well as other regular formations have...

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Kaduna Govt receives 200-man Police special squad, 2 APCs

Bode March 25, 2024

By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna – Kaduna State Government has received two Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and a 200-man highly trained Special Squad of the Nigerian Police Force deployed to the state. Governor Uba Sani made the announcement in a statement he issued in Kaduna on Sunday. He said...

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Kuriga: We’ll make our schools safe, secure – Tinubu

Bode March 24, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will ensure that schools become safer and secure for teaching and learning. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Ngelale said that the President...