AU validates continental framework on youth, security
The Youth for Peace Africa (Y4P) program of the African Union Commission (AUC) has validates the draft Continental framework on youth and security. This was […]
Insecurity
News analysis: Tackling terrorism via ICT, By By Tolu Aiyegbusi, Dada Ahmed
Few years ago, the concept of cyber terrororism was, at best, a figment of imagination of most Nigerians as it was considered a subject of […]
Security: Traditional ruler urges closer partnership with Police
The District Head of Yola, Alhaji Mohammed Mustafa, has called for closer collaboration between the Police Community Relation Committee (PCRC) and traditional rulers in checkmating […]
Katsina governor urges FG to provide funds for victims of banditry
Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State has called on the Federal Government to provide funds to resettle victims of armed banditry and cattle rustling in […]
Ndume faults N100bn budgetary allocation to defence
Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Sen. Mohammed Ndume, has faulted the N100 billion budgetary allocation to the defence sector. He said this while briefing newsmen […]
Gunmen kill man, abduct 2 children in Kwali
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a man, Ayuba Chashe, and abducted his two children at Yebu community in Kwali Area Council of FCT. […]
Anambra gov donates patrol vehicles, gadgets to security agencies
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra on Friday donated vehicles, motorbikes and modern security gadgets to security agencies to tackle crime in the state. Obiano, while […]
Insecurity: NSCDC launches new operation in Ogun
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ogun on Wednesday launched ‘Operation Clear the Rot’ as part of initiatives to rid the state […]
Insecurity: Army to conduct military exercises nationwide
By Chimezie Godfrey The Nigerian Army has declared its readiness to conduct series of military exercises in order to checkmate the activities of criminals and […]
Gunmen abduct 6 people in Adamawa
Gunmen on Saturday kidnapped six people at Gurin village in the Fufore/Gurin Local Government Area of Adamawa in Nigeria’s insurgency-wracked North-East. Alhaji Shuaibu Babas, the […]
NSCIA urges FG to take concrete steps on insecurity
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has urged the Federal Government to take concrete steps towards reversing the ugly trend of kidnappings and […]
CAN urges northern governors, FG to tackle insecurity
#TrackNigeria Rev. Yakubu Pam, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Northern Region, has charged governors of northern states to team up with the Federal Government […]
Insecurity: Bandits surrender arms in Niger
By Tina George, Minna #TrackNigeria Bandits in Kotonkoro, Mariga local government area of Niger state have surrendered their arms and renounced kidnapping and banditry, Niger […]
Adopt multi-level policing to address insecurity in Nigeria, Educationist urges FG
#TrackNigeria An educationist, Prof. Oyesoji Aremu, has urged the Federal Government to adopt multi-level policing, also known as state police, to address insecurity in Nigeria. […]
Northern Gov’s wives meet to address insecurity, drug abuse in Niger
By Tina George, Minna #TrackNigeria The wives of the 19 northern states governors are currently meeting in Minna to seek a way out of the […]
FirstBank advocates enterprise education to tackle security challenges
#TrackNigeria: Chairman, First Bank Nigeria Plc, Mrs Ibukun Awosika, says there is need for enterprise education in the country in order to ensure economic diversification […]
Niger govt.to install CCTV cameras to track bandits – SSG
Alhaji Ahmed Matane, Secretary to Niger State Government said on Saturday that arrangements had been concluded to install CCTV cameras across the state in the […]
Insecurity: Protect my people from bandits attacks – Sen. Musa cries out
By Tina George, Minna #TrackNigeria: The Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District, Sen. Mohammed Sani Musa has called on the federal government to rescue the […]
Insecurity: Northern Governors Forum set to adopt holistic approach
The Northern Governors Forum (NGF) on Thursday said it has decided to adopt a holistic approach toward tackling some challenges in the region. The Forum […]
NUPENG, PENGASSAN, decry state of insecurity in Nigeria
#TrackNigeria The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Worker (NUPENG) and Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have raised concern […]
Kidnappings in Nigeria: Who’s to blame?, By Zainab S. Baba
#TrackNigeria: It is not out of place to say that, kidnapping has become a growing menace in Nigeria. The development has forced a major threat […]
Insecurity in Ogoniland won’t deter clean-up, says Agency
#TrackNigeria The Hydrocarbon Pollution and Remediation Project (HYPREP) says rising insecurity in Ogoniland will not deter the Federal Government from remediating decades of oil-impacted communities […]
Insecurity: NSE urges FG to deploy space assets
#TrackNigeria: The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has called on the Federal Government to deploy space assets to address the nation’s security challenges. Mr Adekunle […]
Insecurity: CAN lauds NSCDC, calls for synergy among security agencies
#TrackNigeria: The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ondo State Chapter, has commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for its doggedness and professional […]
Insecurity: We will extend sensitisation to other Southeast states – Miyetti Allah
#TrackNigeria The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), South East zone says it will extend the shutdown of cattle markets and settlement in […]