All posts tagged "Insecurity"

Insecurity: NASRDA stresses need for development of satellite technology

By Chinenye Anuforo, [email protected] The director-general of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Halilu Shaba, has stressed the need for the development of satellite technology as a veritable tool in tackling the menace of insecurity in the country,...

‘Yoruba agenda fuelled by state of Nigeria, insecurity, others’

Clamour for a Yoruba agenda, in which its proponents are agitating for Oduduwa Republic, is fuelled by the current state of Nigeria, exacerbated by insecurity, banditry... The post ‘Yoruba agenda fuelled by state of Nigeria, insecurity, others’ appeared first on The Guardian...

PHOTO NEWS: Security council meeting resumes at the Presidential Villa, State House, Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari is presiding with Service Chiefs, Vice President Osinbajo, Others in attendance

Ooni of Ife: We don’t need war in Nigeria

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on Nigerians to desist from any act that could lead to war in Nigeria.   Oba Ogunwusi also warned those beating the drum of war in the country to desist, adding that there is no gain in warfare.   The traditional...

Police: 21 officers killed by gunmen in Akwa Ibom

The police authorities in Akwa Ibom State said they have so far lost 21 officers due to gun attacks in the state.   The commissioner of police in the state, Amiengheme Andrew, disclosed this on Monday while briefing Governor Udom Emmanuel who visited the police headquarters in the state to...

Gov. Emmanuel Condemns Attacks On Security Assets

Governor Udom Emmanuel has condemned the attacks on security assets within the state in the last couple of days. He has assured that strategic steps are being taken in collaboration with security agencies to tackle the anomaly. These decisions were made known during the meeting of the Executive Council of...

We “borrow weapons” from the state agents and then share the income with them after “work” – armed groups finger Nigeria’s DSS: Report

Thousands suspended at Myanmar universities as junta targets education

More than 11,000 academics and other university staff opposed to Myanmar’s ruling junta have been suspended after going on strike in protest against military rule, a teachers’ group told Reuters.   The suspensions come as the resumption of universities after a year closed due to the coronavirus epidemic prompts a...

Insecurity in Niger State requires FG’s urgent intervention, says Idris

Mohammed Sani Idris, Niger State Commissioner for Information, in this interview with LEO SOBECHI and AHMED IDRIS, narrates the security challenges confronting the state. The post Insecurity in Niger State requires FG’s urgent intervention, says Idris appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria...

BREAKING: Gunmen kill five, raze vehicle, vigilance office in Anambra

  At least five persons have been reportedly killed by gunmen in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra State on Sunday night during an attack on a vigilante office. The office and vehicles belonging to the vigilante group in the area were burnt down. The State Police Public Relations...

Abia govt confirms gunmen attack on police station

  The Abia State government has confirmed that the Mike Okiro Police Station located along Umuahia-Uzoakoli road, close to the Ubani market, was attacked Sunday morning. John Kalu, Information Commissioner in a statement said the gunmen moved in a bus, 2 Sienna vehicles and 3 motorcycles. Two vehicles, two motorcycles,...

Buhari’s nepotism deteriorating insecurity in Nigeria-Igbo Assembly

  The World Igbo Peoples Assembly (WIPAS), a sociopolitical group, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to treat all Nigerians equally. The Igbo group also asked the President to engage agitators like a father to avoid the break up of the country in his hand and regime. WIPAS, in a statement...

Attack on security agents: Who’ll protect us from future emergencies – Buhari asks

  President Buhari has directed that all Eid Al-Fitr celebrations be limited due to the global coronavirus pandemic. The President’s directive comes as Muslims in Nigeria prepare to end the holy month of Ramadan fasting. The President also condoled all those who lost family members due to the insecurity in...

Benue governor allays fear as military begins air surveillance

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom on Sunday allayed the fears of Makurdi residents and environs over the aerial surveillance been carried out by the military in parts of the state capital. Residents of Makurdi woke up on Sunday to the sound of military aircraft hovering over the capital city and...

APC governors reiterate commitment to tackle insecurity

The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has reiterated its commitment to tackle the security challenge plaguing the country. PGF, chaired by Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State, stated that the President Muhammadu Buhari... The post APC governors reiterate commitment to tackle insecurity appeared...