Tag: insecurity
Fire Service boss threatens to withdraw firemen over attacks
The Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), Dr Liman Ibrahim has threatened to withdraw firemen from states that…
Insecurity: Devolution of power inevitable – Gen Bajowa
General Olu Bajowa (rtd) has called for devolution of power as an urgent solution to the current territorial integrity and…
The insecurity and crisis that 2023 elections provoke
The insecurity we are experiencing now is exploitable ammunition for the 2023 political contests. So, why will those kindling the…
Effective collaboration will address sub-regional security challenges: Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called for effective sub-regional collaboration against security threats confronting Nigeria and West Africa.
Ambrose Alli varsity SUG bemoans insecurity on Benin/Ekpoma road
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Thursday reassured that his government will sustain collaboration to tackle insecurity.
YPP berates APC’s vows to end insecurity
The Young Progressive Party, (YPP) has assured Nigerians that if given the support to rule in the country, the narrative…
June 12: Youths block roads in Benin
Ahead of the June 12 Democracy Day celebration, some youths in Benin, Edo State on Friday evening took to the…
Insecurity: Governors must wake up to their responsibilities – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged State Governors to look inward towards finding solutions to security challenges particularly those occasioned by…
Osun hunters demand inclusion in security framework
Local hunters in Osun State have urged the state government to include them in the security affairs of the state.
Insecurity: Buhari calls for stakeholder collaboration
Sen. Abdulfatai Buhari (APC-Oyo North) has called for stakeholder collaboration in tackling the spate of insecurity in the state.
Reps task FG to beef up schools’ security
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to beef up security around schools across the country in…
We will comb Abia forests, flush out criminals – Ikpeazu
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has vowed to flush out all criminal elements hiding in forests across the state.
Report suspicious movements around you: Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has urged residents to be more security conscious and promptly report any suspicious…
Southeast stakeholders call for police decentralisation
South-East Stakeholders have called for a constitutional amendment that will guarantee the decentralisation of the police.
Insecurity: CAN declares 3-day nationwide prayer
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared a three-day prayer for the peace and unity of the country in…
Nigerian governors’ wives send message to husbands, security operatives
The Nigerian Governors' Wives appeal to husbands, leaders and heads of security agencies to ensure adequate protection for Nigerians
Nigeria’s security challenges not insurmountable – IGP
Mr Usman Baba, the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has said Nigeria's current security challenges are not insurmountable.
Insecurity: Niger governor urges residents to intensify prayers
Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of Niger has urged residents of the state to continue praying, as it remains the best option…
Insecurity: Nurses call for health workers’ protection
University Graduates of Nursing Science Association (UGONSA) has called for the protection of health workers against gruesome attacks.
Banditry, terrorism will not take over Nigeria – Traditional ruler
The Chairman of Umuahia Traditional Council in Abia, Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu said bandits and terrorism will not take over Nigeria.
Insecurity: Plateau LG chairman wants vigilante group empowered
Mr Ubandoma Laven, the Chairman of Langtang North Local Government Area in Plateau, has appealed to the government at all…
Nigeria is sick, collapsing: Bauchi Catholic Bishop
The Catholic Bishop of Bauchi Diocese, The Most Reverend Dr Hillary Dachelem, has said that Nigeria is collapsing.
APC’s lawlessness responsible for Nigeria’s security challenges – Obaseki
Governor Godwin Obaseki has blamed the mismanagement of the nation's economy by Buhari's government for the insecurity challenges.
Insecurity: Police warn residents against lonely, deserted roads
The Police Command in Ogun State has advised residents to be security conscious so as not to fall victim to…
Okorocha: Don’t give up on Nigeria
Senator Rochas Okorocha has appealed to Nigerians not to give up despite the high spate of insecurity and economic challenges.
Insecurity: Kebbi governor tells Nigerians to return to God
Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has advised Nigerians to repent and seek divine intervention for the country against its…
Nigeria will collapse in six months time: Robert Clarke
Chief Robert Clarke (SAN), while reacting to the insecurity challenges in Nigeria has warned that Nigeria may not survive the…
Kankara district head suspended over ties with bandits
The Katsina Emirate Council has announced the suspension of the District Head of Kankara LGA for having ties with bandits.
Insecurity: Kwara CP inaugurates joint security patrol
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara, CP Mohammed Bagega, has inaugurated a joint Police/Vigilante Security patrol, aimed at tackling rising…
Insecurity: Osun to fence public schools
The Osun government has concluded plans to construct perimeter fence in all public primary and secondary schools in the state…