Tag: insecurity
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…
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,…