Ayade charges security agents to halt spate of violence in Calabar
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River, has charged security agencies in the state to take legitimate actions to halt the spate of arson and carnage […]
Security
Security agents arrest hoodlums for alleged looting in Ilorin
The Joint Security Agencies (JSA) in Kwara has confirmed the arrest of hoodlums that allegedly looted private shops and destroyed public properties in Ilorin on […]
#EndSARS protests: NANTS orders traders to adopt security measures, shut markets if necessary
The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTS) has ordered members to adopt immediate security measures for protection and ensure markets remained closed in states where curfew […]
Protests: Yoruba forum tasks community security groups, leaders to restore peace
The Yoruba Appraisal Forum (YAF) a South West pressure group, has tasked community police operatives nationwide to join in restoring peace and sanity to the […]
Collaborate with security agencies to tackle crime, PCRC urges Nigerians
The Police-Community Relations Committee (PCRC) in Akwanga Local Government area of Nasarawa State has called for effective collaboration between Nigerians and security agencies in order […]
Abia doctors threaten strike over harassment by security operatives
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia Chapter, has threatened to go on strike over harassment of its members by security operatives. Chairman and Secretary of […]
#EndSARS: Group wants Nigeria’s security apparatus restructured
Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to, as a matter of urgency, restructure and reorganise the security apparatus of the […]
#EndSARS: Security foils alleged jail break attempt in Umuahia
A combined team of security personnel in Abia on Thursday foiled an alleged attempt by #EndSARS protesters to break into the Afara Custodial Centre, Umuahia. […]
Rural banditry, a major threat to Nigeria’s security – expert
Dr Chris Kwaja, an expert in peace and conflict resolution, says the menace of rural banditry has remained a major security threat to Nigeria’s corporate […]
Security guard in court for allegedly stealing building materials
A security guard, James Vende, 33, on Thursday appeared a Magistrates’ Court, Gwagwalada, FCT, for allegedly stealing building materials and home appliances worth N502,800. The […]
#EndSARS Protest: Buhari presides over Security Council meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the meeting of the National Security Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
UN calls for reform of Nigeria’s security forces
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has called on the Nigerian authorities to take urgent steps in dealing with the underlying problem […]
NGO urges security agencies to respect fundamental human rights of Nigerians
A Non-governmental Organisation, Avocats Sans Frontieres France (ASF)/, has stressed the need for security agencies to respect the fundamental human rights of Nigerians in the […]
#EndSARS: Diri constitutes Judicial Panel, heads security, rights’ committee
The Bayelsa Government has constituted a judicial panel of inquiry as well as a special security and human rights committee in response to the demands […]
#EndSARS: UN reiterates call for ‘maximum restraint’ by security agents
Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has reiterated the UN’s call for maximum restraint in security forces’ response to the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria. “The UN and […]
FG to sustain onslaught on criminals threatening national security – official
The Federal Government is to sustain the ongoing onslaught on criminals threatening internal security, Mr Shuaib Belgore, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, said on Tuesday […]
#EndSARS: US closes down Lagos consulate, issues security alert to nationals
The United States Mission to Nigeria has shut down its consulate in Lagos following the #EndSARS protest in the state. The U.S Mission in Nigeria […]
EndSARS: Obaseki meets security chiefs, warns violators of curfew
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Tuesday met with Security Chiefs in the State following the continued #EndSARS protest which has taken a dangerous dimension […]
#EndSARS : Armed hunters give security cover to protesters in Osun
Scores of armed hunters on Tuesday joined the #EndSARS protesters to provide security cover and prevent the infiltration of their ranks by hoodlums and thugs […]
Sahara Group urges global private sector collaboration to boost food security
Energy conglomerate, Sahara Group, has canvassed increased private sector collaboration toward optimising food value chains to address global undernourishment. Mrs Pearl Uzokwe, Sahara Group’s Director […]
Nigeria Correctional Service beef up security in Oyo
The Nigeria Correctional Service in Oyo, has beefed up security around its facilities in the state to forestall jail break as a result of EndSARS […]
The State of Security in Northern Nigeria: A Call for More Dialogue and Collaboration
By Samira Golo (Press Statement) The Association of Northern Nigerians in Canada (ANNIC) was incorporated in 1996, as a non-profit organization devoted to the […]
#EndSARS: Youths council advises against threat to National security
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has advised protesting youth against targeting security formations, as such actions would be perceived as a threat to […]
#EndSARS echoes: Aisha Buhari creates new hashtag, tweets video tasking Buhari
Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari has created a Twitter Hashtag #Achechijamaa with literally means ‘save the people’ and shared it with a music […]
World Food Day: Buhari restates commitment to food security, price stability
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated the commitment of his administration to ensure self-sufficiency in food production and stability in prices of commodities in the country. […]