Tag: insecurity
Kogi Senator links insecurity to 2027 election
Karimi, who is also the Chairman of the Committee on Senate Services, noted that the Tinubu administration has welcomed foreign…
Why we ordered closure of selected markets, motor parks – Kogi govt
Kogi State Government emphasized that the action is strictly temporary and will be lifted immediately after the successful conclusion of…
Kwara’s Ifelodun LGA orders squatters in forest areas to leave immediately
Security operatives have launched various operations in the area recently to curb the activities of the kidnappers believed to be…
How we’ll help tackle insecurity in South-East, South-South – Northern leaders
Sambo, who is also the National Vice Chairman of the Inter-tribal Traditional Leaders Association of Nigeria, expressed the council’s desire…
Kogi businessman harps on funding, technology to tackle insecurity
On the reasons behind his growing political activities in Kogi, the mechanical engineer who recently joined the All Progressives Congress,…
Kogi deploys drones to tackle kidnappers, others
Ododo affirmed that his government is fully prepared to confront and defeat all criminal elements operating within Kogi state, warning…
Tinubu meets NLC leaders ahead of nationwide protest planned for today
Ajaero said banditry and violent crimes were alien to Nigeria’s culture and must be collectively condemned to reverse what he…
Nigeria’s Insecurity Crisis: ECWA details scope of Christian suffering
Dr. Ayuba Asheshe, General Secretary of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), has said that there is clear evidence of…
Makinde vows to make Oyo uncomfortable for criminals
Makinde adds that despite the challenges of crime in the country, the state government has been rising to the occasion…
Obasanjo identifies four things needed to tackle insecurity in Nigeria
Obasanjo's call on Nigeria to seek international help came on the heels of revelation by French President Emmanuel Macron on…
Kogi hires 1,050 hunters, absorbs vigilantes Into civil service to boost security
encouraged those attending the training to use what they have learned to support Kogi State’s goal of
Insecurity: President Tinubu told to arrest, prosecute bandit negotiators
youth group called Teamsunrise has asked President Bola Tinubu to arrest and prosecute people who claim to negotiate with bandits…
Banditry: Tinubu orders deployment of special security team to Kano
He tasked the JTF to put in their best effort to secure the release of the innocent kidnapped residents of…
Nigeria cannot fail in battle against insecurity – Akpabio warns
He added that the nation owes it to young people and generations yet to come to ensure that Nigeria becomes…
Following Initial Hearings: Why Nigeria remains a focus for US Congress
International attention on Nigeria’s security situation has grown since former US President Trump claimed Christians were being targeted for “genocide.”
Insecurity: Alaafin unveils anti-banditry team, seeks stronger collaboration with security forces
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has urged the Nigerian government to include traditional rulers and local intelligence…
Insecurity: Senate proposes death penalty for kidnappers
The resolution requires that, upon conviction for kidnapping, the death penalty must be enforced,” the Senate said. Lawmakers said this…
“North now has 19 Sardaunas, but lacks peace,” Aliyu laments growing insecurity
The former governor said the rising incidents of killings, kidnappings and general insecurity were unacceptable, stressing that the primary responsibility…
Insecurity: Ogun to document foreign workers, monitor scavengers
Governor Abiodun directed the police to immediately move into areas such as “Zanga” in Ijebu-Ode and similar enclaves across the…
Insecurity: What US Congress told president Tinubu on CPC tag
Tinubu said: “Calling Nigeria religiously intolerant does not reflect reality. Nigeria is a democracy that guarantees freedom of religion, and…
‘I will not relent until Nigeria is secure’ – Tinubu
In a message to Nigerians on Saturday, the President recalled that he cancelled his planned trip to the G20 Summit…
Insecurity: Oyedepo responds to attacks on worshippers
March 2024, gunmen in military uniforms stormed Kuriga High School in Kaduna and abducted more than 100 students. Initial reports…
Our students mistook farmers for kidnappers – Nasarawa headmistress
headmistress said teachers were supervising the pupils outside but did not notice the moment the boy ran back into the…
Insecurity: Again, Trump fumes on happenings in Nigeria, reveals next move
Speaking on a conservative radio program on Friday, Trump said that thousands of Christians in Nigeria are being killed by…
Insecurity: CAN calls for closure of Christian – owned schools
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State, Rev. Caleb Ma’aji, has asked all Christian-owned
FG postpones NAFEST 2025 over rising insecurity
The minister said the decision reflects the values of empathy, national unity, and collective sensitivity, adding that new date for…
Tinubu’s Foreign Trip: Aide defends move, cites G20 milestone for Africa
make sure governance continues smoothly while the president is away, Vice President Kashim Shettima has been assigned to visit Kebbi…
Kebbi abduction: Senate urges Tinubu to urgently recruit 100,000 military personnel
Lawmakers who expressed outrage over the dastardly act noted that the renewed assault on schools raises questions on if funds…
Interfaith coalition set for mega summit to tackle insecurity
They, therefore, sought to harness their influence in mobilising communities toward peacebuilding, conflict resolution and improved security cooperation.
Insecurity threatens livelihoods, women farmers cry out
She further appealed for investment in gender-responsive post-harvest solutions such as processing centres, storage facilities, and market linkages to reduce…