10 h. ago Insecurity: Plateau gov meets defence minister, seeks collaboration

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang meets with the Minister of Defence to discuss new strategies and collaboration for tackling Plateau insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-plateau-gov-meets-defence-minister-seeks-collaboration/

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12 h. ago Help tackle insecurity in Edo, Okpebholo urges new brigade commander

Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo urges the new 4 Brigade Commander to help tackle Edo insecurity, pledging full government cooperation and support. Read More: https://punchng.com/help-tackle-insecurity-in-edo-okpebholo-urges-new-brigade-commander/

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48 h. ago When Arewa leaders take on Northern Nigeria’s security crisis

Last week, the Northern Governors, under the chairmanship of Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, held a very crucial meeting with Northern traditional rulers at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna, on the security challenges facing the country. Northern Bureau Chief, MUHAMMAD SABIU, who was at the venue, examines the issues raised and he writes: […]

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55 h. ago Tinubu working round the clock to address insecurity, says Shettima

VP Kashim Shettima says President Tinubu is working decisively to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity, supporting security forces to address national threats. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-working-round-the-clock-to-address-insecurity-says-shettima/

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67 h. ago APC defends security agencies, urges patience in rescue operations

The APC calls for patience and support for security agencies as they work on complex rescue operations to free abducted children and tackle insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-defends-security-agencies-urges-patience-in-rescue-operations/

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3 d. ago Benin coup: ADC hails FG’s swift action, seeks same zeal against insecurity

The ADC applauds Nigeria’s swift Benin coup intervention but questions why the same urgency isn’t applied to tackling the nation’s worsening insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/benin-coup-adc-hails-fgs-swift-action-seeks-same-zeal-against-insecurity/

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4 d. ago FG, Northern Leaders Doing Their Best To Tackle Insecurity – Gov Sule

The governor stated that anyone who claims leaders do not care or are not doing enough to end insecurity is being mischievous. The post FG, Northern Leaders Doing Their Best To Tackle Insecurity – Gov Sule appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Northern govs target N228bn to tackle insecurity, adopt technology

" We are going to hire our own more vigilant, get them more trained, get them equipment...

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4 d. ago PDP chieftain urges Northern leaders to take responsibility for insecurity

PDP chieftain Dr. Gbenga Hashim urges Northern leaders to take responsibility for the region’s escalating insecurity and governance failures. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-chieftain-urges-northern-leaders-to-take-responsibility-for-insecurity/

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5 d. ago Your 2027 chances depend on security, northern youths tell Tinubu

Northern youths warn President Tinubu that his 2027 chances hinge on tackling Nigeria’s deep-rooted insecurity and economic hardship, not political endorse Read More: https://punchng.com/your-2027-chances-depend-on-security-northern-youths-tell-tinubu/

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5 d. ago Yuletide: Cleric urges govt to tackle insecurity, make road travel safer

Augustine Oghumah, the diocesan bishop of Christ Army Church of Nigeria, Lagos Diocese, has called on the government to live read more Yuletide: Cleric urges govt to tackle insecurity, make road travel safer

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5 d. ago Emulate Gen Katsina’s leadership quality, Babangida urges Nigerian leaders

Former President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has called on Nigerian leaders, particularly Northern leaders emulate the

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6 d. ago NSCI Urges Northern Leaders To Back Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has urged political leaders from the northern region to support the ambassadorial nomination of former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. This followed remarks reportedly made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressing reservations over Yakubu’s inclusion on the list of 35 ambassadorial nominees […]

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6 d. ago NSCI urges Northern leaders to support Yakubu’s ambassadorial nomination

“The time has come for us to focus on initiatives that foster development and strengthen our position within the country

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7 d. ago ‘Kaduna Doesn’t Negotiate With Bandits, We Use Peace Model,’ Says Analyst Auta 

A public affairs analyst, Edward Auta, has dismissed claims that the Kaduna State Government engages in negotiations or payments to bandits, stressing that the Governor Uba Sani-led administration relies solely on a structured peace model to tackle insecurity.   Auta made the clarification on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that Kaduna’s improving […]

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8 d. ago FAO launches $2.5bn global appeal to tackle rising food insecurity in 54 countries

FAO said the appeal represents a renewed commitment to efficiency, impact and long-term solutions....

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8 d. ago Kano Governor To Deploy Drones, Logistics To Tackle Insecurity

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has announced plans to acquire surveillance drones and other critical logistics to strengthen security operations along the border communities between Kano and Katsina States following recent bandit attacks. The governor revealed this on Tuesday while assessing the preparedness of the Joint Task Force (JTF) at its three operational bases […]

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8 d. ago A Nation Of 230m Population Shouldn’t Be Terrorised By 5,000 Bandits — Shehu Sani

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has stated that a country like Nigeria with estimated 230million people should not be held to ransom with about 5,000 bandits. He urged northern political and traditional leaders to confront insecurity with honesty, insisting that banditry is a homegrown crisis requiring collective regional action. Speaking on The Morning Show […]

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1 week ago We’ll Partner With Government To Tackle Insecurity — Sarkin Fulanin Mubi

The Emir of Mubi in Adamawa State, Alhaji Abubakar Isa Ahmadu, has confirmed Senator Abdulrahaman Buba Kwacham as the new Sarkin Fulani of Mubi. His appointment has received the endorsement of the Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. At his inauguration in  Zone 7 Area of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Sunday, Kwacham […]

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1 week ago Northern Governors Want ‘Mining Exploration’ Suspended, Back State Police

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Minister of Solid Minerals Development to suspend mining exploration in the region for a period of six months to allow for a proper audit in consultation with the various state governors. The Forum said it had observed that illegal mining had […]

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