Tag: insecurity
Insecurity: Expert advocates strong collaboration between govt, private security agencies
Babaeko, the Chief Executive, CEO, Absolute Security, and Advance Protocol Ltd, made the suggestion in a paper titled "The Role…
Nigeria@65: AANI urges collective action against insecurity
Okafor stressed that security is the foundation for development and prosperity, and called on all tiers of government to work…
Another Attack in Jos: Plateau lawmaker abducted by gunmen
The development adds to the growing concern over the safety of lawmakers, students, and ordinary citizens in Plateau, a state…
Kwara govt. relocates NYSC orientation camp over insecurity
The NYSC orientation course for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ stream 2 corps members was scheduled to commence nationwide on Wednesday,…
Katsina: 143 kidnaped victims rescued as bandits surrender arms
Katsina government explained that numerous bandit enclaves have been destroyed, forcing the criminals to retreat to the fringes of forests…
Edo: CSOs ask FG to declare state-of-emergency on security over killings, abductions
EDOCSO urged Governor Okpebholo to pay less attention to the 2027 presidential elections for now and concentrate more on securing…
Obi calls for full-scale war on insecurity
“This is a national emergency. The government must act decisively and courageously. The time to lead is now,” Obi concluded.
Banned: UNIZIK bans post-exam, signing out ceremonies, cites reasons
She also cautioned outsiders against entering the campus to partake in or promote the banned practice, noting that violators risk…
Lawmakers raise alarm over insecurity in Nasarawa
The speaker called on security agencies in the state to utilise the anti-kidnapping law passed by the House to curb…
My constituency under serious threats of erosion, insecurity – Ugochinyere
He, however, called on the Ideato North and Ideato South Local Government Chairmen to rise to the occasion by visiting…
How Tinubu rescued Nigeria from dangerous crossroads – Ribadu
Ribadu said that Nigeria had stood at a dangerous crossroads in 2022, grappling with multiple crises that threatened its unity,…
Peter Obi: Poverty, not just bullets, is fueling Nigeria’s security crisis
Obi said with 100 million Nigerians living in extreme poverty and over 140 million affected by multidimensional poverty, it is…
Owo leaders unite at security summit, demand end to violence
decisive move to address the growing wave of insecurity across Owo and its surrounding communities, the Owo Local Government on…
We’re recording progress in fight against kidnappers – Kogi govt
While sympathizing with families affected by recent attacks, Kogi government stressed that such incidents should not be used to spread…
Security will improve in next 2 years of Tinubu – Buratai
Buratai further explained that in achieving national security, institutional capacity building and manpower development remains very important.
Tinubu to security chiefs: End insecurity decisively before end of 2025
Badaru stated that impressive results so far recorded by the security agencies were: 13,543 terrorists and bandits neutralised, 17,500 arrested,…
State Police critical to tackling insecurity in Nigeria – Edo Senator
Senator Imasuen argued that, with the vast size of Nigeria and the limitations of the national police force, state and…
‘Enough is enough’: Tinubu unleashes sweeping security overhaul after deadly attacks
Even during his recent working visits to Paris and London, Tinubu stayed locked into the security situation, calling the shots…
Tinubu, service chiefs lock in closed-door meeting over escalating insecurity
Tinubu’s decision comes shortly after his return from an 18-day working visit to France and a brief stopover in London.…
Every community must defend itself – Plateau governor Mutfwang
We have come to a point in Nigeria, where every community must defend itself. I will not, however, support lawlessness,…
“Enough is enough of senseless killings,” Northern traditional rulers spit fire
Vice-President Kashim Shettima while declaring the meeting open, expressed the Federal Government’s determination to work with the sub-national government and…
Kogi: Fear, anxiety in Bunuland as insecurity takes toll on community life
Many residents live in constant fear, forced to flee their ancestral lands. Insecurity has disrupted trade, farming, and commerce, exacerbating…
Zulum laments increasing Boko Haram attacks in Borno
The Borno governor, however, emphasised the need for coordinated action between the military, police, and local authorities in order to…
Northern elders hail Tinubu over improved security in N/West
According to the statement, improved security in the North West has brought hope to the people of the region. The…
PSC to rid South-East of police officers violating human rights, extorting motorists
The Chairman of PSC, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Hashimu Argungu said this on Saturday in Enugu at a…
Let’s allow communities to bear arms for self defense – DSS boss
The DSS boss said that Nigeria should start experimenting how it can make the community be the first line of…
Ortom: Gov. Alia lied in church about killings in Benue
The former governor, in a statement signed by Terver Akase, his aide, said he watched the video click where Alia…
Banditry: Group calls for security summit in Kogi
The group, through its Head of Media and Strategic Communication, Dr Yusuf Adama made this known in a statement available…
2025: NSA Ribadu assures Nigerians of enhanced security
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has attributed the successes achieved in the security sector…
FG reveals plan to checkmate insecurity in 774 LGAs
The Proof of Address Initiative, which will be implemented across all 774 Local Governments, is designed to provide every resident…