49 m. ago Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

Concerns over funding challenges, as well as fears of infiltration into the security agencies, have intensified following President Bola Tinubu’s read more Funding, safety concerns rise as Tinubu, lawmakers push for mass security recruitment

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94 m. ago Tinubu Laying Strong Foundation For Nigeria’s Future — Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration are already yielding tangible dividends of democracy and laying a solid foundation for Nigeria’s long-term development. Idris stated this on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session with support groups of the ruling All […]

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2 h. ago VIP Protection: 11,566 Police Personnel Have Been Recalled — IGP Egbetokun

President Bola Tinubu had on Wednesday said officers being withdrawn from VIPs should undergo “crash training” to debrief them and deliver more efficient police services when deployed to security-challenged areas of the country. The post VIP Protection: 11,566 Police Personnel Have Been Recalled — IGP Egbetokun appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 h. ago Tinubu approves Nigerian team for US–Nigeria security working group

President Tinubu approves the Nigerian team for the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group to enhance security collaboration and counter-terrorism efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-approves-nigerian-team-for-us-nigeria-security-working-group/

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2 h. ago IGP Obeys Tinubu’s Order, Withdraws 11,566 Police Escorts From VIPs

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn a total of 11,566 police officers attached to private citizens across the country. This was in compliance with the directive of President Bola Tinubu over rising insecurities across the country. IGP Egbetokun gave the confirmation on Thursday while speaking at a meeting with strategic police […]

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3 h. ago Insecurity: Train corps members in security awareness, Ashimolowo tells FG

According to him, the participation of corps members would enhance early detection of threats within local communities.

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4 h. ago JUST IN: Tinubu’s govt breaks silence on military coup in Guinea

President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has broken its silence on Wednesday’s military coup in

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6 h. ago Trump’s comment forced Tinubu’s acknowledgement of insecurity — SDP’s Adebayo

“A single tweet from Trump was what made President Tinubu realise the enormity of the insecurity in the country...

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7 h. ago Nigeria Shifting To Gas For Sustainable Transport Future – Minister

Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has stated that Nigeria’s shift away from costly and polluting fuels towards the abundant and environmentally friendly natural gas has become a key pillar of the federal government’s vision for a sustainable transport future under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. The minister stated this […]

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7 h. ago Insecurity: Let’s Stand Behind President Tinubu, Ashimolowo Tells Nigerians

On Wednesday, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency on insecurity, and the recruitment of more security personnel to help in addressing the challenge.  The post Insecurity: Let’s Stand Behind President Tinubu, Ashimolowo Tells Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 h. ago Insecurity: ‘Let’s Tell Tinubu The Truth’, Bayelsa West Senator Faults Colleagues Over Patronising Comments

Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has urged his colleagues in the Senate to speak truthfully to President Bola Tinubu about the worsening security situation in Nigeria instead of making patronising comments. Speaking during a debate on national insecurity at the Senate on Wednesday, Dickson warned against “sugarcoating” the realities on ground, saying it was […]

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12 h. ago Abduction crisis: Tinubu declares emergency as NASS rejects bandit negotiations

Amid Nigeria’s abduction crisis, President Tinubu declares a security emergency. NASS rejects negotiating with bandits, pushing for stronger action. Read More: https://punchng.com/abduction-crisis-tinubu-declares-emergency-as-nass-rejects-bandit-negotiations/

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12 h. ago Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, ordering an unprecedented surge in military and police recruitment as read more Tinubu declares national security emergency as lawmakers reject bandit negotiations

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13 h. ago Southern govs, traditional rulers meet, discuss security of region

Approve zonal security fund • Pass vote of confidence in Tinubu AMIDST rising security concerns in the country, the Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) and the Southern Traditional Rulers Council (SNTR) on Wednesday passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu in recognition of his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the country. The governors’ […]

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13 h. ago We Aim To Build A Sports Sector Reflective Of Nigeria’s Greatness – Olopade

The director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has expressed the commission’s commitment to developing a sports sector that reflects Nigeria’s greatness, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Olapade shared this vision during his opening remarks at the ongoing 2nd National Council of Sports (NCS) in Calabar, Cross River […]

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16 h. ago Southern Traditional Rulers Pass Vote Of Confidence In Tinubu

Amid worsening insecurity problems in different parts of the country, the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu. The permanent chairman of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, disclosed this yesterday after the council’s meeting at the private residence […]

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16 h. ago Police withdrawal order to upend N108bn VIP security economy

…Experts say withdrawal good for public safety, but reform critical President Bola Tinubu’s order for the withdrawal of police officers read more Police withdrawal order to upend N108bn VIP security economy

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22 h. ago Dickson faults Senate for commending Tinubu, cites rising insecurity

Senator Seriake Dickson faults the Senate for commending President Tinubu, calling the move insensitive and ill-timed amid Nigeria’s worsening insecurity c Read More: https://punchng.com/dickson-faults-senate-for-commending-tinubu-cites-rising-insecurity/

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22 h. ago You cannot fight insurgency by doing deals with bandits – ADC tells Tinubu

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday frowned at claims suggesting that President Bola Tinubu paid ransom to secure the read more You cannot fight insurgency by doing deals with bandits – ADC tells Tinubu

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23 h. ago PHOTOS: Southern govs, monarchs back Tinubu, unveil unified security strategy

Southern governors and monarchs met in Ogun, passing a vote of confidence in President Tinubu and unveiling a unified regional security strategy. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-southern-govs-monarchs-back-tinubu-unveil-unified-security-strategy/

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