9 h. ago Missing Persons Crisis: Urgent Call For Action From Government, Security Agencies

The issue of missing persons in Nigeria is a long-standing challenge that requires urgent attention from both society and the government at all levels. Amidst the numerous security challenges the country faces, this problem highlights the nation’s broader insecurity and the failure to implement effective tracking systems. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) […]

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19 h. ago Osun LG: Confusion reigns as court okays election, police withdraw

The Osun State Police Command and the state Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps may not be deploying operatives for today’s local government election, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. While the two security organisations did not officially confirm or deny their participation in the poll, top sources said security agencies were not directed to participate in Read More

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26 h. ago Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has expressed deep concern over the recent incidents in the local government councils in Osun State and called on security agencies to take proactive measures to maintain law and order in the state. Osun LG crisis: Matawalle tasks security agencies to maintain law, order Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Osun: Defence Minister Orders Security Agents To Be Proactive, Maintain Law, Order

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has tasked security agencies to take proactive measures to maintain law and order in Osun State. The Minister expressed concern over the recent incidents in the local government areas of Osun State, which led to deaths of citizens. In a statement by the Director of […]

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31 h. ago BREAKING: Osun Court directs OSIEC, security agencies to conduct LG polls

Tribune Online BREAKING: Osun Court directs OSIEC, security agencies to conduct LG polls Osun State High Court in Osogbo has directed the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) and security agencies to proceed with the local government elections scheduled for Saturday. BREAKING: Osun Court directs OSIEC, security agencies to conduct LG polls Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Interrogating The Tenure Of IGP And Other Heads Of Security Agencies

In the last couple of months, particularly after the confirmation of the tenure of the present Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, there has been so many disparaging comments against the appointor, who is the President of Nigeria, as well as the beneficiary of the confirmation. I have chosen to use the phrase confirmation in line […]

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47 h. ago Oluyole LG chairman convenes stakeholders’ meeting on security, community relations

Tribune Online Oluyole LG chairman convenes stakeholders’ meeting on security, community relations The Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, has convened a critical stakeholders’ meeting with security agencies, traditional rulers, farmers, and herders. The meeting, which was part of efforts to deepen dialogue among stakeholders, especially farmers and herders, focused on peculiar issues concerning public peace and security in the local government area and implementing […] Oluyole LG chairman convenes stakeholders’ meeting on security, community relations Tribune Online

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48 h. ago Collaboration needed to fight crude oil theft — NSCDC commandant

The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Audi, on Thursday, paid an operational visit to the facilities of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private security outfit contracted by the Federal Government. During the visit, he emphasised that no single security agency holds a monopoly on strategies for combating crude Read More

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54 h. ago LG Chair Cautions Farmers, Herders Against Lawlessness In Oyo

As part of efforts towards tackling the recurring clashes between farmers and herders in Oyo State, the chairman, Oluyole local government area, Hon Akeem Olatunji has warned that he will not condone any act of lawlessness. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting with security agencies, traditional rulers, farmers, and herders, Olatunji said the measure was part […]

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3 d. ago Senate Summons Security Chiefs Over Alleged USAID Terrorism Funding In Nigeria

The Senate has summoned security and intelligence chiefs to investigate allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was funding terrorism in Nigeria. The resolution was adopted following an Motion of Urgent National Security raised by Senator Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South Senatorial District, during plenary on Wednesday. Ndume emphasised the gravity […]

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3 d. ago Reps Set Up Panel To Probe Osun Crisis, Ask Security Agencies To Restore Order

The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to set up an ad-hoc committee to investigate the crisis that engulfed Osun State over alleged attempt to take over the administration of local government councils by chairmen who were removed by court judgement in November 2022. The House also called on the Inspector General of Police, IGP […]

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3 d. ago APC States’ Lawmakers Back Lagos Speaker, Seek Legislature’s Security

The All Progressives Congress (APC) States Assembly Forum (ASAF), has called on security agencies to safeguard the legislative arm of government in states and protect the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mojisola Meranda. ASAF, which held its 35th congress in Kaduna on Tuesday similarly called on the Lagos State members […]

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3 d. ago Lagos assembly crisis: DSS threatens lawsuit against broadcast stations

Tribune Online Lagos assembly crisis: DSS threatens lawsuit against broadcast stations The Department of State Services (DSS) has threatened two prominent broadcast stations with lawsuit over what it described as false and malicious report against it by the organisations. According to the security agency, Africa Independent Television (AIT) and Channels Television both aired false report against it on the crisis that rocked the Lagos State House […] Lagos assembly crisis: DSS threatens lawsuit against broadcast stations Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Reps call for stricter measures against promoters of fake drugs

Tribune Online Reps call for stricter measures against promoters of fake drugs Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, unanimously tasked Federal Government and security agencies with the urgent need to implement stricter penalties against individuals and organisations involved in production and distribution of fake drugs across the country. The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi, who […] Reps call for stricter measures against promoters of fake drugs Tribune Online

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4 d. ago VIDEO: NSA hands over 59 rescued kidnap victims to Kaduna govt

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday handed over 59 rescued kidnapping victims to the Kaduna State Government at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja’s Three Arms Zone. During the handover, Ribadu revealed that the rescue operation was the result of a joint effort by all security agencies, led by the Read More

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4 d. ago NSA hands over 59 rescued kidnap victims to Kaduna government

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday handed over 59 kidnapped victims to the Kaduna State government. The victims, mostly women and children, were rescued from various forests along the Abuja-Kaduna highway, specifically in the Rijana area, by joint security forces comprising the military and intelligence agencies. The rescue operation […] The post NSA hands over 59 rescued kidnap victims to Kaduna government appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Gov Inuwa harps on unity, collective purpose to overcome regional challenges

Tribune Online Gov Inuwa harps on unity, collective purpose to overcome regional challenges Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has stressed the urgent need for collective action to tackle the challenges facing Northern Nigeria, particularly insecurity and underdevelopment. He also emphasised the need for the North to overcome ethno-religious and political differences, provide visionary leadership, and drive sustainable development. The governor made these remarks while receiving the leadership […] Gov Inuwa harps on unity, collective purpose to overcome regional challenges Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Atiku demands probe into take over of Assembly by security personnel

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for a  horough investigation into a viral video showing armed security personnel at the Lagos State House of Assembly. Abubakar, in a statement, described the action of the security agencies as an assault on the country’s democracy. He said that it was bewildering that the security operatives reportedly […] The post Atiku demands probe into take over of Assembly by security personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Obi urges reopening of Onitsha markets affected by drug raid closure

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reopening of markets that were collaterally affected by the closure of the Head Bridge Market in Onitsha. The market was shut down by regulatory and security agencies due to alleged trading in illegal drugs within a section known as Ogbo Ogwu. While condemning Read More

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5 d. ago Rising piracy threatens Nigeria’s maritime trade, MEOLAN warns

Petitions Rivers govt, IGP, 6 Brigade Commander, Eastern Naval Command From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Marine Equipment Owners and Leasers Association of Nigeria (MEOLAN) has appealed for urgent action from the Rivers State government and security agencies against rising piracy in the waterways, in a rallying cry for security and economic stability. Addressing journalists […] The post Rising piracy threatens Nigeria’s maritime trade, MEOLAN warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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