Tag: insecurity
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…
Nigeria difficult to police: Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has blamed the current insecurity besetting the country on the difficulty in policing it.
Imo attacks: Residents worried, appeal for effective security
Imo residents have called for more effective security measures to forestall further attacks by unknown gunmen in the state.
Prayer, solution to Nigeria’s insecurity problem: UNIBEN Chaplain
Political leaders in the country have been charged to embrace peace in their quest to stem the tide of insecurity.
Nigerians must come together to fight insecurity – Hamzat
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has called on Nigerians, to come together in fighting insecurity.
Shun partisanship, fight insecurity: Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called on Nigerian leaders to shun partisanship and come together to fight insecurity…
Nigeria is under a weak system: Alaafin
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III has blasted the Nigerian police for releasing Fulani kidnappers arrested in Oyo…
Bandits think everyone is against them: Sheikh Gumi
Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Wednesday suggested ways the Federal Government can resolve the challenge of banditry in…
Insecurity: Buhari, governors not sleeping – Jonathan
Goodluck Jonathan, former Nigerian President, has said President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors are working to resolve Nigeria’s security problem.
Insecurity: Criminals are not ghosts, says Oyetola
Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, on Saturday, called for cooperation from members of communities as war against insecurity continues…
Buhari’s body language emboldens terrorists: Aisha Yesufu
Foremost Nigerian socio-political activist, and co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, on Friday night, February 26,…
Insecurity: South-West governors ready to fight criminality – Akeredolu
Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo State and chairman of the South West Governors' Forum has said that all governors in…
Insecurity: The agenda of these people is to destroy Nigeria – Fayemi
The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has said governors will fight insecurity with every fibre of their being.
Kagara: Abduction industry now flourishing, says Oby Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Public Analyst/Senior Economic Advisor, Oby Ezekwesili has condemned the high rate of insecurity in the country…
Banditry: Nasarawa to work with, compensate hunters
Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has expressed the willingness of his administration to collaborate with hunters to curb insecurity…
Ending insecurity collective responsibility of Nigerians – NGO
A group, under the aegis of the Initiative for Conciliation and Right Protection, has called on all Nigerians, regardless of…
Lingering insecurity: Bandits’ informants responsible – Emir
Bandits informants are responsible for the lingering security challenges in Zamfara, Emir of Maru in Zamfara, Alhaji Abubakar Maigari, said…