The Federal Ministry of Works has said it is working with the police to tighten security and stop vandalism on the Third Mainland Bridge to save the public infrastructure. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency...
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has officers and men to be innovative and creative in tackling and resolving the security challenges currently confronting Nigeria. Lagbaja gave the charge at the graduation ceremony of 80 Warrant Officers at the Warrant Officers’ Academy Course 43 on Friday...
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, has said the Nigeria Police Force will soon establish a full drone system to tackle the nation’s security challenges adequately. Egbetokun said this while delivering the first distinguished Personality Lecture, organised by the TETFUND Centre of Excellence in Multidisciplinary Studies (TCEMS),...
The Kogi Government has announced the rescue of the remaining eight kidnapped students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara. The Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, made the announcement in a statement on Sunday in Lokoja. Fanwo said that Gov. Ahmed Ododo, has...
The Kano State Police Command has urged residents to ignore false information circulating on social media that Alhaji Aminu Bayero, the 15th Emir would lead the Friday prayers at the Central Mosque. The Commissioner of Police, Usaini Gumel, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi- Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has called for synergy in the fight against insecurity in North Central Nigeria even as he emphasized the need for multidimensional approach to defeat the menace. The Governor said this while speaking at the 1st North Central zonal...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kano – The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has faulted alleged forceful return of deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, to Kano through the might of the Federal Government. The party’s position followed claims by Kano Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, that the former...
The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, CP Usaini Gumel, has appealed for calm and tranquility in the state amidst the ongoing emirship tussle. Gumel, in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, assured the people that the police and security agencies had...
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...
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...