25 h. ago Insecurity: Terrorism to end in Nigeria soon, Ribadu assures Nigerians

Amidst the growing insecurity in Nigeria, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday reassured the nation that

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25 h. ago Name terror sponsors, curb rising kidnappings, PENGASSAN urges FG

PENGASSAN calls on the Nigerian government to name terror sponsors and curb kidnappings, highlighting the worsening insecurity in Nigeria and its threat. Read More: https://punchng.com/name-terror-sponsors-curb-rising-kidnappings-pengassan-urges-fg/

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28 h. ago Sheikh Gumi prays for divine wrath on sponsors of Nigeria’s insecurity

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi posts a fiery prayer calling for divine wrath and punishment on all sponsors profiting from Nigeria’s insecurity crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/sheikh-gumi-prays-for-divine-wrath-on-sponsors-of-nigerias-insecurity/

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30 h. ago Insecurity: Accelerate Nigeria Police Trust Fund procurement process, Reps tell FG

The resolution was passed in sequence to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Victor Obuzor, who underscored the urgent need to upgrade facility equipment and provide

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48 h. ago VIDEO: ‘I Strongly Support,’ Senator Marafa Backs Trump’s Military Threat To Nigeria

According to him, Trump's comments put pressure on the Nigerian government to address insecurity in Nigeria.  The post VIDEO: ‘I Strongly Support,’ Senator Marafa Backs Trump’s Military Threat To Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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51 h. ago Insecurity: Nigeria can win war against insurgency — Gen Musa

“The important thing is for us to take ownership of the fight and our country

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53 h. ago Insecurity: Trump’s Initial Outburst Increased Attacks In Nigeria, Bwala Claims

His comments follow President Trump’s move last month to redesignate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” accusing the government of enabling what he described as Christian genocide. The post Insecurity: Trump’s Initial Outburst Increased Attacks In Nigeria, Bwala Claims appeared first on Channels Television.

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56 h. ago Pressure Nigeria To Disband Hisbah, Ban Sharia Law, Obadare Tells U.S. Congress During Hearing

Ebenezer Obadare, a Douglas Dillon senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), says the United States should pressure Nigeria to make the Sharia law unconstitutional. Obadare spoke as an expert witness at a roundtable convened by US lawmakers on Tuesday in Washington to discuss Nigeria’s escalating insecurity and an alleged […] The post Pressure Nigeria To Disband Hisbah, Ban Sharia Law, Obadare Tells U.S. Congress During Hearing appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Tinubu Meets Security Chiefs, Orders Them To Step Up Fight Against Insecurity

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, directed service chiefs and intelligence heads to intensify the crackdown on insecurity and deliver more efficient nationwide results. The president met the security chiefs at the State House in Abuja during a closed-door session lasting more than an hour. After the meeting, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, […] The post Tinubu Meets Security Chiefs, Orders Them To Step Up Fight Against Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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67 h. ago US lawmakers, Nigerian Reps hold fresh sessions over rising insecurity

US and Nigerian lawmakers hold sessions to address Nigeria’s rising insecurity, focusing on kidnappings and the alleged persecution of Christians. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-lawmakers-nigerian-reps-hold-fresh-sessions-over-rising-insecurity/

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s sleeping satellites: How $700m in space assets could curb insecurity

As Nigeria confronts a deepening security emergency that has claimed thousands of lives, displaced millions and crippled economic activities across read more Nigeria’s sleeping satellites: How $700m in space assets could curb insecurity

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3 d. ago Abductions surge: Northern govs demand mining suspension, unveil N228bn security fund

Northern governors address surging abductions by demanding a mining suspension and creating a N228bn security fund to combat Northern Nigeria insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/abductions-surge-northern-govs-demand-mining-suspension-unveil-n228bn-security-fund/

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4 d. ago Nigeria needs to advanced technology, robust foreign intervention to curb insecurity – VC

Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, vice chancellor, University of Ilorin, has called on the United States of America government to support Nigeria read more Nigeria needs to advanced technology, robust foreign intervention to curb insecurity – VC

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5 d. ago Tunde Bakare tells Tinubu to ‘stop playing ostrich,’ overhaul security as threats escalate

Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to confront Nigeria’s worsening insecurity read more Tunde Bakare tells Tinubu to ‘stop playing ostrich,’ overhaul security as threats escalate

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5 d. ago Banditry: Nothing wrong with churches protecting themselves — Ex

A former PFN president states there’s nothing wrong with church self-protection through lawful means due to rising banditry and insecurity in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/banditry-nothing-wrong-with-churches-protecting-themselves-ex-pfn-president/

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5 d. ago Osunbor, Imasuagbon lament spate of insecurity in Nigeria, blame APC

The former governor of Edo, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor, and the former governorship aspirant in the state, Mr Kenneth Imasuagbon, popularly known as

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5 d. ago Nigeria cannot defeat insecurity without functional full LG autonomy — SAN

...is because the tier of government constitutionally positioned to act as the first responder remains politically weakened and

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s twin battles: Rising insecurity deepens economic pains for citizens

Nigeria is fighting a war on two fronts. One is loud, violent and urgent- the battle against insurgents, bandits, and read more Nigeria’s twin battles: Rising insecurity deepens economic pains for citizens

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5 d. ago How Insecurity Leaves Teachers, Parents, Pupils Uncertain of Their Fate

Across Nigeria, parents are being forced into impossible choices as insecurity keeps classrooms empty and replaces the familiar rhythm of the school run with fear, hesitation and constant calculation. The threat of kidnappings, armed attacks and violent crime has turned once-safe learning spaces into danger zones , particularly in northern states , leaving thousands of […]

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5 d. ago No politician has the right to gamble with lives of Nigerians — Professor Sha

Dung Pam Sha is a professor of Political Economy and Development Studies at the University of Jos and former Director of Research, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State. In this interview with the North-Central Bureau Chief, ISAAC SHOBAYO, the scholar speaks on the insecurity ravaging Nigeria, particularly in the northern […]

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