Attack: LG chairman cautions residents against sensational comments
Dr Michael Tidi, the Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta, has appealed to residents of the council to desist from “sensational […]
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NCF intensifies campaign against illegal wildlife trade
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) on Saturday restated its commitment to tackle the menace of illegal wildlife trade in the country. The NCF said this […]
Insecurity: Minister tasks female military officers on critical roles
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, has urged female officers in military and paramilitary organisations to play critical roles in the fight against […]
Ebonyi directs security agencies to defend themselves against assailants
Ebonyi government on Wednesday directed security agencies in the state to defend themselves and relevant facilities when attacked by gunmen. Dr Kenneth Ugbala, Secretary to […]
Shock as gunmen attack Imo police command, correctional centre, free inmates
Some gunmen on Monday attacked Police command headquarters in Imo and the correctional centre in Owerri with explosives. The gunmen were said to have operated […]
North Central Governors’ Forum decries attempt to assassinate Ortom
Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum (NCGF), Abubakar Sani Bello has decried the attempted assassination of his Benue State counterpart Samuel Ortom […]
Ekiti by-election: APC condemns violence, killing
The Ekiti State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress,(APC) has condemned the violence that characterised Saturday’s House of Assembly by-election into Ekiti East Constituency 1, […]
We will not allow bandits to disrupt our education system -El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai vowed that the Kaduna State Government will not allow the bandits to dictate its educational policy or destroy the livelihood of children […]
‘Our duty is to enforce the law, not negotiate with bandits’ — El- Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has reiterated his administration’s stance not to negotiate with bandits, saying that his job as governor is to enforce […]
The Zamfara Model, Dismal Tunnel to Self-Destruction, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The Governor of Zamfara State is implementing what he calls a successful model for handling terrorism and banditry in the State. On 1st March, […]
Security operatives arrest 4 impostors of proscribed Nigerian Merchant Naval Corps
Security operatives arrested four impostors of the proscribed Nigerian Merchant Naval Corps at the office of the Chairman, Irepodun/ Ifelodun Local Government Area of Ekiti […]
Abduction: Zamfara Govt closes all boarding schools
Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has announced the closure of all boarding schools in the state to prevent activities of insurgents against students. Matawalle made […]
Exit of the Service Chiefs and Time for a New Approach, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Finally, the President sacked or “retired” his Service Chiefs off on Tuesday and appointed new ones. As is usually the case for our “Baba Go […]
Nigeria: Divided in Flesh, United in Spirit, By Hassan Gimba
This article, first published in 2018, speaks to the ruckus kicked up in the polity by recent comments of prominent political and religious figures once […]
ACF reacts to attacks on Fulani in Oyo, says ‘there may be counter attacks’
The Arewa Consultatve Forum, ACF has called on state and Federal governments stop the drift in the South West part of Nigeria, where there have […]
Media Rights Agenda launches project to combat impunity for attacks against journalists
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today announced the launch of its project to combat impunity for attacks against journalists, warning that those who unjustifiably threaten or […]
Trump’s African Genes, by Hassan Gimba
Outgoing 45th President of the United States of America, Donald John Trump, was said to have German roots. His mother, Mary Anne MacLeod, is […]
The ‘American Coup’ and Nigeria’s #Endsars protest: Two Ugly Twins
By Yakubu Shendam Oh how the mighty have fallen, is a phrase used to describe the failure or decline in status of a person, group, […]
Saraki: Let’s make 2021 year for finding solutions
Immediate past Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has urged Nigerians to devote the new year 2021 to sourcing for and administering solutions to […]
Notorious bandit, Nasiru Kachalla, others killed as rival gangs fight
Security agencies have confirmed to the Kaduna State Government the killing of a notorious bandit, Nasiru Kachalla. Kachalla, who has been on the run for […]
The Agony of Each Day, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Each day is becoming a difficult threshold to cross because it is littered with anguish and pain. Yesterday was particularly difficult because I was watching […]
Insecurity: Why Kaduna will adopt inclusive approach – Uba Sani
The Senator representing Kaduna Central, Uba Sani has revealed that a stakeholders meeting, chaired by the Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Hadiza Balarabe has […]
NSCDC, UNDP train security agents on conflict prevention in Osun
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Osun government, has organised a week-long training […]
Zamfara: Matawalle secures unconditional release of 11 kidnap victims
A total of 11 kidnap victims were on Saturday night rescued from their abductors by officials of the Zamfara government, a statement issued by Jamilu […]
Insecurity: Nigeria has no articulated security policy, says ex-IGP Abubakar
…As Tambuwal, Sultan, Others Suggests Constitutional Amendment, Criminal Justice Review As Antidotes Despite an array of legal documents purportedly crafted to […]