5 h. ago Go after financiers of insecurity, APC chieftain charges Tinubu, security agencies

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has advised President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to go after those financing insecurity in the country. In a statement made available to our Correspondent in Osogbo, on Sunday, Oyintiloye, a member of defunct APC Presidential Campaign […] The post Go after financiers of insecurity, APC chieftain charges Tinubu, security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago APC Chieftain Urges Public Prosecution Of Sponsors Behind Insecurity

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged President Bola Tinubu and the heads of security agencies to focus their attention on tracking and arresting individuals and groups allegedly financing insecurity across Nigeria. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye condemned the recent brutal attacks in Benue […] The post APC Chieftain Urges Public Prosecution Of Sponsors Behind Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Go after financiers of insecurity, APC chieftain appeals to Tinubu, security agencies

Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Cheiftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has appealed to President Bola Tinubu and the read more Go after financiers of insecurity, APC chieftain appeals to Tinubu, security agencies

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9 h. ago NDLEA seizes N3.4bn in opioids, uncovers cannabis in chocolate tins in Lagos, Port Harcourt

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 3,500,000 opioid pills and 163,000 bottles of codeine syrup, valued at over N3.4 billion, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, and Lagos State. On Tuesday, April 29, NDLEA officers, alongside Customs Service and other security agencies, intercepted two million tafrodol 225mg pills and […] The post NDLEA seizes N3.4bn in opioids, uncovers cannabis in chocolate tins in Lagos, Port Harcourt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized illicit drugs valued at over N3.4 billion in a series of coordinated operations across Rivers, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Anambra, Edo, and Niger States. A joint operation involving NDLEA, Customs, and other security agencies at the Onne Ports Complex in Port Harcourt on Saturday, led to the […] The post NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Concealed In Chocolate Tins, Seizes Opioids Worth N3.4bn appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Lawmaker Lauds Release Of Kidnapped Reverend Sisters, Others

The member representing Nsukka/ Igbo-Eze South federal constituency of Enugu State, Hon. Chidi Mark Obetta, has praised security agencies in the state for the prompt release of nine persons kidnapped at the Eburumiri area of Ibagwa-Aka community in Igbo-Eze South local government area about a week ago. Two reverend sisters and seven others were reportedly […]

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40 h. ago Obey court decision over Bajju traditions – Deceased woman’s son to NSA, Kaduna govt, security agencies

Emmanuel Yamai Bakam, a native of Fadia Tudun Wada community in Kajju Chiefdom of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has raised alarm over what he describes as a coordinated plot by certain individuals, allegedly aided by the security agencies, to violate the age-old customs and traditions of the Bajju people. Bakam made […] The post Obey court decision over Bajju traditions – Deceased woman’s son to NSA, Kaduna govt, security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Osun Amotekun operative killed in ambush, vigilante member missing

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo An operative of the Osun State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, Lamidi Abiodun, was killed in an ambush by suspected hoodlums on Wednesday, April 30, at the Papa boundary area in Iwo. A member of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), Nurudeen Alowonle, remains missing, while another, Alex Sola, […] The post Osun Amotekun operative killed in ambush, vigilante member missing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NSA Orders Joint Security Screening Of Passengers At Airports

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has directed the immediate implementation of a one-stop joint-interest screening system of passengers across Nigerian airports. The directive is part of efforts to eliminate operational clumsiness, curb touting, and streamline security innovations in the aviation sector. Also, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has disclosed that many […]

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5 d. ago Okpebholo Condemns Murder Of Realtor, Urges Arrest Of Killers

By PATRICK OCHOGA, Benin City Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of a Benin-based realtor and businessman, Mr Joel Umwueni Isibor and called on security agencies to fish out his killers. The 42-year-old estate developer and owner of a boutique was sent to his untimely grave by […]

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5 d. ago Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards

•Stakeholders demand professionals, warn against politicisation By Okwe Obi, Abuja The recent appointment of about 15 All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmen as board chairmen of key agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has sparked widespread criticism, just as it raised concerns over the Tinubu administration’s commitment to tackling food insecurity. Critics […] The post Controversy trails appointment of APC Chairmen to Agric Boards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Rivers Solad asks newly appointed LGA administrators to work out measures with security agencies to protect the communities

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State seems set to begin project execution in the communities. To open the floodgate, he read more Rivers Solad asks newly appointed LGA administrators to work out measures with security agencies to protect the communities

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9 d. ago Security Agencies Needs More Technology To Address Killings – Nasarawa Gov

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule has said that security agencies in the country requires more resources to address killings in the north central part of the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, Governor Sule noted that the military needs more support in form of technology and communication, among others, to effectively […] The post Security Agencies Needs More Technology To Address Killings – Nasarawa Gov appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Troops arrest wanted bandits, imposter, recover ammunition in Taraba

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army have arrested a wanted bandit Yusuf Hammadu, also known as “Dogo”, in Lainde Jessy area of Lau LGA, who has been on the watchlist of security agencies for his involvement in several criminal activities. In a statement issued in Jalingo on Friday, Capt Olubodunde Oni, […] The post Troops arrest wanted bandits, imposter, recover ammunition in Taraba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insecurity: NGF sets up committee to collaborate with security agencies

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has formed a sub-committee to work with security agency heads to tackle Nigeria’s rising insecurity. This follows a presentation on technology-driven security initiatives by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, announced this after an NGF meeting briefed by the […] The post Insecurity: NGF sets up committee to collaborate with security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Governors Set Up Subcommittee To Tackle Insecurity, Collaborate With Security Chiefs

In a bid to address the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has established a subcommittee to work alongside heads of security agencies. The move is aimed at enhancing collaboration to resolve the country’s security crisis, which includes widespread banditry, kidnappings, and other violent crimes. The governors emphasised the need for urgent […] The post Governors Set Up Subcommittee To Tackle Insecurity, Collaborate With Security Chiefs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insecurity: CSCHEI Tells NSA To Involve CSOs, Traditional Rulers

The Civil Society Coalition on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) has called on the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and other intelligence agencies to urgently involve Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), and traditional rulers in developing sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s escalating insecurity. In a statement signed by […]

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1 week ago Niger Gov Orders Arrest, Fine For Individuals With Dreadlocks, Guns 

Niger State Governor, Umaru Mohammed Bago has directed security agencies to arrest individuals found with dreadlocks or firearms across the state. The Governor made the announcement during a security stakeholders’ meeting held in Minna on Tuesday. The meeting which involved traditional rulers, law enforcement officials, and community leaders, was said to be in response to […] The post Niger Gov Orders Arrest, Fine For Individuals With Dreadlocks, Guns  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insecurity: Okpebholo rallies Edo leaders to profer security solutions

From Tony Osauzo, Benin In a move to tackle the security challenges in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, summoned a security meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government . At the meeting, prominent political, religious and traditional leaders, heads of security agencies in the state, and other key stakeholders converged to brainstorm on […] The post Insecurity: Okpebholo rallies Edo leaders to profer security solutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insecurity: Gov Okpebholo rally Edo leaders to proffer solutions at security meeting

From Tony Osauzo, Benin In a move to tackle the security challenges in Edo State, the State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, summoned a security meeting in Iyamho, Etsako West Local Government Area. At the meeting, prominent political, religious, and traditional leaders, heads of security agencies in the State, and other key stakeholders converged […] The post Insecurity: Gov Okpebholo rally Edo leaders to proffer solutions at security meeting appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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