Insecurity
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CAN urges govt to tackle insecurity, alleviate economic hardship
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) urged the government to urgently tackle the issues of insecurity, economic hardship, and social division. This call is contained in a message issued by the CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in Abuja: felicitate Muslims celebrating the Eid-ul-Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Archbishop Okoh called on Nigerian leaders to prioritize policies that will…
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Defence
Insecurity: FG directs Defence Chiefs to move to Sokoto
The Federal Government has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle and other military chiefs to move to Sokoto State to rid the North-West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism. This is contained in a statement issued by Matawalle directive is contained in a statement issued by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry…
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Insecurity: Nigerian Army on victory path, says Lagbaja
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. -Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reassured Nigerians that the military will soon surmount the prevailing security challenges bedevilling the country. Lagbaja stated this during the closing ceremoney of the COAS combined second and Third Quarters Conference 2024, on Thursday in Uyo. ”The reassurance is based on the security briefings we received from different army…
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Forum urges FG to tackle poverty, unemployment to tame insecurity
The Northern Nigeria Disability Forum (NNDF), has reiterated the call for the Federal Government to intensify efforts in tackling poverty and unemployment to tame the insecurity bedeviling the country. The North-West Zonal Coordinator, Alhaji Lawal Abdullahi, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Katsina. He said that the call has become…
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NIREC calls for urgent action to address insecurity in Nigeria
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), has expressed grave concern over the alarming rise in insecurity across the country. The group said this in a statement in Abuja. It acted under the leadership of Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria and Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto and President, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. NIREC…
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Insecurity, corruption hindering economic stability in Nigeria, says Don
Dr Saheed Timehin, an Associate Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at Lagos State University, has said that insecurity and corruption are hindering socio-economic stability of the country. Timehin, made this known on Saturday while delivering a lecture during the 48th Annual National Conference of Majlis Ansarullah Ahmadiyyah Muslim Elders Association (MAAN) in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
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Defence
Insecurity : Ondo assembly urges state govt to strengthen ”Amotekun
The Ondo House of Assembly has asked the state government to strengthen the state Security Network codenamed: ”Amotekun” Corp in curtailing criminal activities across the state. The Speaker, Chief Olamide Oladiji, nade the call after deliberation on a matter of public interest by the assembly on Thursday. He asked the government to provide accurate needed logistics and sufficient funds for…
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Nigeria needs new mapping to address insecurity
The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors (NIS) has called for new mapping of the country, to address insecurity. NIS President, Dr Matthew Ibitoye, made the call at the 4th NIS Lasis Ali Memorial Lecture, on Tuesday in Ibadan. Ibitoye said that the maps in the country were done since 1965 and were obsolete, and could not meet the present realities. He…
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Reps minority urges security agencies to change tactics to curtail insecurity
The minority caucus in the House of Representatives has called on security agencies to change their tactics of engagement, and act swiftly and decisively to curtail insecurity in the country. Rep. Kingsley Chinda, the leader of the caucus, said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday while expressing concern over insecurity in the country. Chinda said that the frequent…
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Defence
Insecurity: 1 Div. Nigerian Army issues toll-free line for quick response
The 1 Division Nigerian Army and Operations Whirl Punch on Tuesday issued a toll-free line for quick response in security-related issues. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations in the division, Lt.-Col. Musa Yahaya, made the announcement in a statement issued in Kaduna. Yahaya said, “Given the security challenges in the divisions area of responsibility that covers Kaduna, Niger, Kano and…
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Defence
COAS tasks officers on adaptation, ingenuity in tackling insecurity
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has challenged top military and security agencies to embrace adaptation and ingenuity in tackling the recurring security challenges confronting Nigeria. Lagbaja gave the charge at the graduation of the participants of the Strategic Management and Policy Studies Course 6/2023 of the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) on Friday in Abuja. The…
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Protest will escalate insecurity in Zamfara – Sen. Sahabi
Sen. Sahabi Ya’u (APC – Zamfara North) has cautioned the youths against participating in the planned nationwide protest as it would escalate insecurity in the state. Ya’u, who said this at a news conference in Gusau on Tuesday, enjoined the youths to shun the protest to enable the security agencies to concentrate on tackling banditry and kidnapping bedeviling the state.…
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Army calls for indigenous systems to address insecurity
The Director-General, Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Abuja, Maj.-Gen. Garba Wahab (Rtd), has underscored the need for indigenous systems to address insecurity and promote national development. Wahab stated this on Monday in Ibadan at the Faculty Distinguished Personality Lecture, organised by the Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan (UI). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lecture is entitled…
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LG autonomy vital in addressing poverty, insecurity – Ex-NULGE official
Abdulrahman Maina-Yaji, Former National Publicity Secretary, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), says the Supreme Court judgment that granted autonomy to local governments will address poverty and insecurity in Nigeria. He made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri, while reacting to the landmark judgment. He said all those who worked toward…
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Senate urges FG to urgently tackle impending food insecurity
The Senate has urged the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency initiate measures to tackle the impending food insecurity in the country. It also urged government to outline measures put in place to combat the situation and address Nigerians on it. The Senate’s resolution followed adoption of a motion on urgent need to address food insecurity and market…
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Defence
Niger deputy governor hails Nigerian army resilience on fight against insecurity
Niger Deputy Governor, Mr Yakubu Garba, has commended personnel of the Nigerian Army for their resilience in the fight against insecurity in the state. He gave the commendation when he received a delegation from 013 Quick Response Force led by its commander, Air Commando, Lazarus Solomon on a condolence visit in Minna on Tuesday. Garba described death as ‘ inevitable’,…
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COAS Speaks On Importance Of Local Government Autonomy In Solving Insecurity
Jos, Nigeria. Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has emphasized that granting full autonomy to local government areas is crucial in addressing the issue of insecurity in Nigeria. General Lagbaja shared this insight during the Nigerian Army celebration held in Jos, where he highlighted the significance of local development for ending insecurity. “Why are the elites…
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