Nigerian Army replies Gumi, denies colluding with bandits
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Army has described as false, the allegation by Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, that its personnel are collaborating with bandits who […]
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Agitation for secession not solution to Nigeria’s challenges -Stakeholders
Stakeholders at the fourth anniversary of Elite Exclusive Magazine for National discourse have called on agitators for secession to drop it and explore dialogue as […]
Niger Govt reaffirms commitment to ending banditry
Niger Government has reiterated its continued commitment to bringing banditry and other forms of criminality to an end in the state. Alhaji Ahmed Matane, the […]
CSOs seek quick solution to insurgency, banditry in Nigeria
Some Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Osun have called on the governments to profer solution to kidnapping, banditry, and insurgency across the country. […]
INEC records 41 attacks on its facilities in 2 years — Yakubu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it had recorded 41 deliberate attacks on its facilities across the country within the last two years. INEC […]
Attahiru: Buhari says death has ‘increased our problem’
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who was in the Presidential Villa, to console him on the death […]
S’West APC leaders support ban on open grazing, condemn separatist agitations, support restructuring
The All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders in South West Nigeria on Sunday met in Lagos to deliberate the way forward over the unabated kidnapping and […]
Police rewards 7 officers in Benue
The police command in Benue on Wednesday rewarded seven officers with awards of excellence. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Audu Madaki, said […]
Diri recommends electronic voting for future election
Bayelsa Gov. Douye Diri on Friday, said that the use of electronic voting would end election fraud and electoral violence in the country. Diri said […]
Insecurity : We will not relent in fight against criminality — Ebonyi PPRO
The Police Command in Ebonyi has reiterated its commitment to the protection of lives and property in the state, especially during and after the Eid-El-Fitri […]
Eid-el-fitr: NSCDC deploys 1,855 personnel to beef up security in Ondo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, says it has deployed 1,855 personnel to beef-up security during the Eid-el-fitr celebrations. This […]
ECOWAS Court women’s forum share food items to indigents in FCT
The ECOWAS Court of Justice Women Forum on Tuesday donated food items and other materials to some less to indigent citizens and less privileged persons […]
Insecurity: Lagos to demolish shanties, takeover abandoned buildings
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday said that the government would continue to demolish shanties across the state. Sanwo-Olu said this during the […]
Police in Edo arrest 54 suspects for various crimes
The Police Command in Edo said on Monday that it had arrested 54 suspects for various crimes and offences in the last one week. The […]
Niger Govt. bans horse riding during festivals, ceremonies
The Niger Government has banned the traditional horse riding during festivals and ceremonies across all the eight emirates in the state. This was contained in […]
South East attacks: NOA reiterates call for dialogue
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on youths in the country to embrace dialogue and peace and forestall violence ravaging the country. The Director […]
We must put Nigeria first to defeat insecurity – PDM chieftain
Chief Aja Agha, a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) in Ebonyi, has called on Nigerians to join forces to defeat security challenges plaguing […]
FRSC mulls review of spy, covered numbers to curb criminality
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, has proposed the redesigning of spy number plates and stoppage of covered number plates […]
Tinubu vows to sustain Nigeria’s progressive agenda beyond 2023
Sen Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed strong support for the progressive agenda in Nigeria, with a promise to […]
Ramadan: Varsity cleric admonishes Muslims to shun criminal activities
A cleric, Prof. Nasir AbdusSalam, on Friday admonished Muslims to shun criminal acts such as kidnapping, insurgency and other untoward practices. AbdusSalam, who is the […]
Police parade 4 suspected kidnappers, 33 others in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo State on Thursday, paraded 4 suspected kidnappers terrorising Ibarapa, Igboora-Eruwa areas of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Drug abuse: Marwa tasks parents, religious leaders on rescue mission
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), has called on parents and religious leaders to join the agency in tackling […]
Babalola mulls extending retirement age of Supreme Court justices to 100 years
A legal luminary, Chief Afe Babalola, SAN,on Wednesday proposed 100 years as retirement age for Supreme Court Justices from 70.This is contained in a statement issued by […]
Police officer dismissed for attempted murder in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos has dismissed and ordered prosecution of one Sgt. Eze Aiwansoba for firing at, and attempting to kill his lady friend, […]
Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation trains 4,000 youths
The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF), says it has trained 4000 youths on various skills in the 19 northern states and FCT and empowered […]