Security personnel have taken over the Cross River House of Assembly complex, following the impeachment of the Speaker, Mr Elvert Anyambem, on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the speaker’s removal almost resulted in a clash between his supporters and other members of house The state...
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The Department of Security Services, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has said the territory has recorded improved security within one year of President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The Director of the department, Adamu Gwary, a Fellow of Defence College, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State over his handling of recent security situation in the state and the welfare of the people of the state. The President gave the commendation when he received the Kogi state...
Security operatives have arrested an unidentified man with explosives inside the premises of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) bank located in Dadin Kowa town in Jos South in Plateau State. The man was with belts packed with what appeared to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED). In a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...