43 h. ago Northern Leaders Demand Dismissal Of Security Chiefs Amid Rising Insecurity

  The Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum (NENF), a coalition of socio-cultural and political leaders from the 19 northern states, has raised serious concerns over the worsening insecurity across Nigeria. The forum has urged President Bola Tinubu to reshuffle his cabinet and overhaul the nation’s security architecture to address the ongoing crises effectively. In a strongly […] The post Northern Leaders Demand Dismissal Of Security Chiefs Amid Rising Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago SERAP sues RMAFC over proposed salary hike for political office holders

Tribune Online SERAP sues RMAFC over proposed salary hike for political office holders also asking the court to issue a restraining order to prevent RMAFC from SERAP sues RMAFC over proposed salary hike for political office holders Tribune Online

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58 h. ago Aiyedatiwa Vows Justice For Victims Of Owo Attack, Pledges Fight Against Insecurity

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday, pledged to secure justice for the victims of the June 5, 2022, terrorist attack at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo. The tragic attack claimed the lives of at least 41 worshippers, leaving many others seriously injured during Sunday mass. The suspected perpetrators have been arrested by the […] The post Aiyedatiwa Vows Justice For Victims Of Owo Attack, Pledges Fight Against Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 h. ago 2027: APC must address hunger, insecurity for Tinubu to have chance – Dakuku Peterside

By Agatha Emeadi Dakuku Peterside is a politician and former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). In this interview he takes a look at the major issues in the polity, stressing that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government at the centre was elected to solve problems bedevilling the country. He […] The post 2027: APC must address hunger, insecurity for Tinubu to have chance – Dakuku Peterside appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Gov Sule Orders Profiling Of Strangers To Tackle Rising Insecurity In Nasarawa

  Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has directed traditional rulers, village heads, and community leaders to profile all new residents in their areas. The move is part of intensified efforts to curb killings and kidnappings across the state. The directive was disclosed on Thursday, by the governor’s Special Adviser on Public Affairs, Comrade Peter Ahemba, […] The post Gov Sule Orders Profiling Of Strangers To Tackle Rising Insecurity In Nasarawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in north, NEF to Tinubu

• Says Nigeria’s stability, regional security under threat From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in northern Nigeria, citing the extraordinary scale of insecurity and the government’s constitutional and international obligations to protect lives. The forum lamented that state security agencies […] The post Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in north, NEF to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Insecurity In Nigeria Traced To Desperation To Unseat Jonathan: Datti Baba

Labour Party’s 2023 Vice-Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has linked Nigeria’s prevailing insecurity to what he described as the desperation to remove former President Goodluck Jonathan from power in 2015. Baba-Ahmed made the remark on Tuesday while featuring on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. He said events that played out during the 2011 and […] The post Insecurity In Nigeria Traced To Desperation To Unseat Jonathan: Datti Baba-Ahmed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago North Central killings: APC fighting opposition instead of insecurity – Atiku

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government of abandoning the North-Central geopolitical zone “to bloodshed”. Atiku further asserted that the incumbent administration has been busy fighting the opposition instead of combating insecurity. The 2023 presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated these […] The post North Central killings: APC fighting opposition instead of insecurity – Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 2027: Wike warns against Jonathan’s bid, addresses Peter Obi’s PDP comeback

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a series of sharp warnings and political insights regarding the 2027 Nigerian presidential election. Wike cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan against re-entering the race, dismissing calls for Peter Obi to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and confirming […] The post 2027: Wike warns against Jonathan’s bid, addresses Peter Obi’s PDP comeback appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Ex Anambra South aspirant decries rising insecurity in Nigeria

From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Honourable Chinedu Nsofor, a former Anambra South senatorial aspirant who narrowly escaped abduction recently in Kogi State, has expressed deep concern over the alarming surge in insecurity across Nigeria.  In a strong worded statement, Nsofor highlighted the devastating impact of insecurity on the nation, citing statistics from Amnesty International and the […] The post Ex Anambra South aspirant decries rising insecurity in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Insecurity in Nigeria requires collective effort to eradicate – MACBAN President

Baba Usman Ngelzarma, National President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has called for stronger collaboration read more Insecurity in Nigeria requires collective effort to eradicate – MACBAN President

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9 d. ago Nigeria can end insecurity in six months – Rtd Gen. Ishola Williams

Retired General Ishola Williams, a former Chief of Defence Training and Planning, has expressed optimism that Nigeria can overcome its read more Nigeria can end insecurity in six months – Rtd Gen. Ishola Williams

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1 week ago Insecurity: Nigeria’s security challenges will soon become history — Minister

Tribune Online Insecurity: Nigeria’s security challenges will soon become history — Minister I assure you that the security challenges would become history as the Federal Government targets to eliminate terrorism and terrorists.... Insecurity: Nigeria’s security challenges will soon become history — Minister Tribune Online

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1 week ago Kebbi holds security summit as Gov Idris declares zero tolerance for insecurity

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Government, in collaboration with the Kebbi Elders Consultative Forum, convened a high-level Security Summit at the Presidential Banquet Hall, Birnin Kebbi, to address security challenges confronting the state, particularly the menace of banditry. In his keynote address, the Governor of Kebbi State, Dr Nasir Idris, commended the […] The post Kebbi holds security summit as Gov Idris declares zero tolerance for insecurity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insecurity: There is no alternative for ban on open grazing in Benue – Engr Ato

From Scholastica Hir Makurdi, Makurdi As a pathway to tackling the burning insecurity bedeviling the state, a renowned Nigerian-born engineer with a global footprints, Engr. Peter Tortiv-Ato, has states that there is no alternative for ban on open grazing in Benue. Engr. Tortiv-Ato, a chartered civil and structural engineer who has worked across Nigeria and […] The post Insecurity: There is no alternative for ban on open grazing in Benue – Engr Ato appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Many politicians see public office as avenue to eat, loot —Aborisade

Tribune Online Many politicians see public office as avenue to eat, loot —Aborisade Legal practitioner and human rights activist, Comrade Niyi Aborisade, is among politicians jostling to succeed Governor Seyi Makinde in the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State. He speaks to KUNLE ODEREMI, on zoning policy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defections by politicians, and poor voter turnout during general elections, among other issues. The Independent […] Many politicians see public office as avenue to eat, loot —Aborisade Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Haske denies EFCC fraud allegations, says ‘I’m not on the run’

By Chinenye Anuforo Businessman, Bashir Abdullahi Haske has denied allegations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), linking him to multi-million-dollar fraud and accusing him of evading justice under the guise of a medical emergency. In a statement issued by his office, Haske described the claims as false and politically motivated, insisting that he […] The post Haske denies EFCC fraud allegations, says ‘I’m not on the run’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s insecurity crisis has taken lives as a country at war – Peter Obi

Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has compared the lives lost in Nigeria due to the insecurity crisis to a nation under open warfare. Taking to his official X account on Monday, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election cited the recent attack in Okigwe, Imo State, calling it a reflection of the alarming […] The post Nigeria’s insecurity crisis has taken lives as a country at war – Peter Obi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Suspend proposed pay raise for political officeholders – Ajaero to RMAFC

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has called for the suspension of the proposed pay hike for political officeholders. Ajaero, who spoke in a statement issued on Sunday, said the raise could trigger a tsunami by deepening the growing inequality between civil servants and political officeholders. His comments come on the […] The post Suspend proposed pay raise for political officeholders – Ajaero to RMAFC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago APC Elders’ Caucus Cautions Against Politicising Insecurity In Kwara

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Caucus in Kwara Central Senatorial District has cautioned individuals and groups against politicising security challenges in the state. In a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Sulaiman Salaam Cementi, the group reminded those allegedly trying to gain cheap publicity by politicising insecurity, that the issue was not […]

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