Rep. Joshua Obika (LP-FCT) has called for the overhaul of security architecture in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following the spate of criminality in the nation’s capital. Obika who made the call while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, said some locations under the bridges are totally infested...
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Suspected gunmen on Friday attacked the residence of the Kogi Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Hale Longpet, in Lokoja, an official has confirmed. Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Secretary to INEC Chairman, said this in Abuja on Friday, adding the incident occurred around...
The military has beefed up security around INEC’s headquarters in Lokoja on Wednesday following a siege laid on the premises by a mob. Commissioner of Police in Kogi, Mr Bethrand Onuoha invited the military to the INEC office after the mob laid the siege. Onuoha alerted the Commander,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s national defence and internal security, local job creation, macro-economic stability, investment environment optimization, human capital development, poverty reduction, and social security are some of the top priorities of the 2024 Budget of Renewed Hope. Addressing...
Troops of 6 Brigade Garrison, Nigerian Army, have captured two suspected kidnappers and rescued two kidnap victims in Taraba. The suspects were arrested on Sunday during an anti kidnapping patrol by the troops in Jalingo, the Brigade spokesman, Lt. Ayodeji Abiodun, said in a statement on Monday....
The Senate has called on the Minister of Federal Capital Territory,(FCT) Chief Nyesom Wike to investigate the implementation of 500 million dollars contract on installation of CCTV cameras in the FCT. Senate resolution was sequel to adoption of a motion on Galadimawa Kidnapping Tragedy at plenary on Wednesday....
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas says the 10th Assembly will strive to strengthen the Nigerian Armed forces and other security agencies to tackle security the challenges in the country. Abbas said this at a two-day post inauguration retreat for members of the House...
The Police Command in Kano State on Wednesday assured the residents of the state of safety before, during and after the Appeal Court’s judgement on the Governorship election in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel told newsmen in Kano that adequate personnel were deployed across the...
Community stakeholders in Konduga LGA of Borno State have appealed to government and humanitarian partners to alleviate their poverty, by providing the youths and women with job opportunities and vocational skills acquisitions. They also called on the government to provided adequate security especially in the remote areas and...
The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called on Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, to focus on enhancing the security of lives and property in the nation’s capital. The committee also emphasised the importance of leveraging his experience and network...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed additional personnel and dogs from its Anambra command to support its personnel in Imo during the Nov. 11 governorship election. Anambra Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Edwin Osuala, who addressed the team before their departure on Tuesday in...
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Friday, met with various security agencies in Imo to strategise on security for the November 11 governorship election. Addressing members of the Inter-agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) in Owerri, Yakubu said the meeting...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has called for the deployment of more troops and more army Forward Operating Bases in some parts of Benue to address the security challenges bedeviling the state. Alia made the call when he paid a courtesy call on the Chief of Army...
Nigerian Armed Forces are committed to providing security at the off-cycle governorship elections holding in Imo. Kogi and Bayelsa on Nov. 11. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, gave the assurance on Monday in Owerri after a meeting with heads of security agencies in Imo. He...
Aare Atunluse Omoluwabi Oodua Worldwide, Chief Muritala Audu, has pledged unwavering solidarity of Yorubas to the Nigerian Armed Forces to tackle insecurity in the nation. Audu, also an APC Chieftain in Ogun, gave the promise, in a statement on Monday in Lagos, when he paid a courtesy visit...
The Katsina State Government khas approved the sum of N560 million to be used in purchasing security equipment to fight insecurity in the state. The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasir Danmusa, revealed this while briefing newsmen in Katsina on Thursday. Danmusa,...
Security personnel have been stationed at strategic places in Abeokuta as the Ogun Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivers its judgement. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was heavy security presence as early as 6:00 a.m on Saturday at the Isabo Magistrate Court, Abeokuta. The security...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has deployed 3,000 personnel to provide adequate security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as the country celebrates her 63rd Independence Day on Sunday. This is contained in a statement released by FCT NSCDC Public...
Security has been been beefed up at the Roseline Omotosho Courthouse, Ikeja, as the Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal is set to deliver judgment in petitions challenging election of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate for Lagos State in the March 18 poll, Dr Abdulazeez...
The Bauchi State Police Command has placed operatives and residents on high alert for possible security threat at ember months in the state. This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Ahmed Wakil made available to newsmen on Saturday in Bauchi. He said the...