Security
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Poor inmates feeding in prisons raises health, mortality concerns- Panel
Many inmates in custodial centers are reportedly facing death from hunger due to poor feeding and rampant food racketeering. This was made known on Thursday in Abuja by Dr Uju Agomoh, the Secretary of the Independent Investigative Panel on alleged corruption and other violations against the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), while briefing the media. Agomoh spoke to newsmen at the…
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We’re fully ready, determined to secure ECOWAS region – CDS
Nigeria Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reassured of the readiness and determination of the military to ensure that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region is fully secured. Musa, who is the Chairman, Committee of Chiefs of Defense of ECOWAS, gave the assurance at the closing of the 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the committee,…
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Crashes, fatalities reduction: FRSC urges public compliance with traffic laws
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has appealed to the Nigerian public to comply with traffic laws and regulations with a view to reducing the high rate of crashes on the roads. The FRSC spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja that public support and cooperation were essential in ensuring a safe and…
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U.S. commend Nigerian Air Force for counter-terrorism efforts
The United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its relentless commitment and significant contributions to the fight against terrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Nigeria. The Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Bureau, Jessica Long, gave the commendation when she led the US delegation on a high-level meeting with the NAF in Abuja.…
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Cvil Defence Day: NSCDC commits to protecting critical assets
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reiterated its commitment to protecting critical national assets as well as lives and properties as the world marks International Civil Defence Day. The Commandant, NSCDC, Kaduna State Command, Mr. Nuhu Dansadau, made the commitment at a road walk in commoneration of the day on Saturday in Kaduna. He said, “The day…
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FCTA to establish central control centre for intelligence gathering, sharing
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has concluded plans to establish a Central Command and Control Center for the deployment of technology to improve security in the territory. Mr. Adamu Gwary, Director, Security Services Department, FCTA, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday while interacting with journalists about efforts to improve security in the territory. Gwary explained that the center, approved…
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NDA issues warning to residents ahead of shooting exercise
The Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) has issued a warning to the residents of Afaka, Kauya, and Mando in Kaduna to steer clear of its open range during an upcoming shooting exercise. The academy’s Public Relations Officer, Maj. Muhammad Maidawa, announced in a statement issued to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kaduna. Maidawa said the exercise had been…
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Nigeria, Belgium strengthens ties on food security
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, said on Tuesday that Nigeria and Belgium would strengthen economic ties to enhance food security. Mr. Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, disclosed this in a statement he signed and released in Abuja. According to the ministry’s Director of Information,…
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Jigawa: Dutse residents decry rising cases of animal theft
Some residents of Dutse, the Jigawa capital, have decried the surging cases of goat and other ruminant theft in their communities. Findings by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in the last one week revealed that the thieves are mainly targeting goats and poultry in the communities. Adama Idris, a mother of four and resident of the Jigawa Tsada community,…
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Tackling the SGBV menace head-on
Some stakeholders have recently called for collective action to address the menace of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the country. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos, the stakeholders expressed their concerns about the alarming rate of SGBV cases. The United Nations defines Gender-Based Violence (GBV) as any form of violence that…
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Nigeria, Japan move to strengthen bilateral energy partnership
Nigeria and Japan have taken significant steps to strengthen their bilateral energy partnership following the visit of the Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, and a high-level delegation to Japan. Malam Mutari Ibrahim, Director of Promotion and Outreach (PIO) at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. Ibrahim stated that the minister, along…
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UK-based Nigerian launches security app in Lagos
(NAN) reports that the app Alerte was unveiled during the Nexus Symposium on Saturday. Alerte is a cutting-edge safety technology platform designed to provide real-time emergency alerts and location sharing for individuals in distress. NAN also reports that Alerte is a cutting-edge safety technology platform designed to provide real-time emergency alerts and location sharing for individuals in distress. Useghan, who was represented by Noah…
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Nigeria to witness first lunar crescent Feb. 28 -NASRDA
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) said that Nigeria would likely witness its first astronomical lunar crescent on February 28. Dr. Felix Ale, Director of Media and Corporate Communications of NASRDA, said this in a statement on Saturday. He said that the lunar crescent had been calculated to occur at 1:45 a.m. West African Time (WAT). Ale said…
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Legal practitioner seeks BCDA overhaul to curb insecurity
A legal practitioner, Dr Okey Ezugwu, has recommended a complete overhaul of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA) to curb insecurity. Ezugwu, a retired Assistant Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) made this recommendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Saturday. He stated that terrorist groups were infiltrating the country through…
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Army committed to rule of law, protection of human rights – GOC
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Enugu, Maj.-Gen. Oluyemi Olatoye, has reaffirmed the Army commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring protection of fundamental human rights. Olatoye, who is also the Force Commander of Joint Task Force South-East “Operation UDO KA,” said this on Friday at the South-East Stakeholders Summit on Peace and Security. Olatoye was represented…
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3 men face unlawful society membership, gun possession charge
The police on Friday charged three men before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly belonging to an unlawful society and possession of a locally made gun. The defendants, Okunade Habeeb, 25, Raji Wasiu, 30, and Junaid Afeez, 25, are facing a four-count charge of conspiracy, belonging to unlawful society, breach of peace, and unlawful possession of a firearm. The…
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Group calls for overhaul of Police Command in Anambra to tackle insecurity
The Recover Nigeria Project, a civil society organization, has called for the total overhaul of the Police Command in Anambra to ensure optimal security of residents. Mr. Osita Obi, the convener of the group, made the call at a news conference on Friday in Awka. Obi said the overhaul would ensure that residents lived and moved about without the fear…
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