64 h. ago ‘Musa’s Appointment Will Change Security Situation For Good’

National vice chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Northwest, Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, as the new minister of defence. In a statement he issued yesterday, Muhammed expressed optimism that Musa’s appointment would improve the country’s security […]

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3 d. ago Uba Sani charges Northern leaders, traditional rulers to unite against security challenges

"We must resist this behaviour and work together to address the security situation," Sani said. "We have a President who understands the North

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6 d. ago Insecurity: Aiyedatiwa Approves Recruitment Of 500 New Amotekun Officers

As the country battles worsening security situation in different parts of the country, Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa yesterday disclosed that he has given approval for the recruitment and training of 500 new officers for the Amotekun Corps. This is coming on the heels of revival of the Ondo State government office of […]

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8 d. 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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9 d. ago Tinubu Declares Emergency On Sucurity In Nigeria, Orders Army, Police to Recruit More Personnel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s security situation, citing the need to respond decisively to emerging threats across the country. In a statement personally signed by him, President Tinubu said the development followed a review of the nation’s security landscape, prompting him to “declare a nationwide security emergency and […] The post Tinubu Declares Emergency On Sucurity In Nigeria, Orders Army, Police to Recruit More Personnel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Niger Assembly Threatens To Shut Down Over Abducted Catholic Schoolchildren

Apparently disturbed by the security situation in some parts of the state leading to abductions from St Mary Catholic School Papiri, Agwarra local government area, the Niger State House of Assembly has threatened to shut down legislative business in the state if the schoolchildren were not rescued and the security situation improved. The Speaker of […]

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1 week ago ‘Kaduna Is 90% Better Against Banditry After Adopting My Approach’ — Sheikh Gumi

Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said that the security situation in Kaduna State has improved significantly because authorities are beginning to apply elements of the non-violent, negotiation-driven strategy he has long advocated in tackling banditry. According to him, Kaduna is now “90 percent better” after adopting what he describes as his peace-focused approach. […]

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1 week ago US To Provide Intelligence Support, Defence Equipment To Nigeria – Presidency

Nigeria rejected wrongful framing of the security situation in the country, saying such would only divide Nigerians and distort the realities on the ground. The post US To Provide Intelligence Support, Defence Equipment To Nigeria – Presidency appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Oyedepo sounds alarm as church attacks rise, orders nationwide midnight prayers

David Oyedepo, presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, has renewed his warning about Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation, declaring read more Oyedepo sounds alarm as church attacks rise, orders nationwide midnight prayers

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1 week ago Insecurity: Actress Yvonne Jegede Weeps, Calls For Urgent Action

Nigerian actress Yvonne Jegede has made an emotional appeal to authorities, expressing deep fear and frustration over the escalating insecurity across the country. In a video shared in the early hours of Saturday, Jegede broke down in tears as she recounted her growing anxiety about Nigeria’s security situation. She said she had been awake for […]

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1 week ago Security, climate issues top agenda, as Shettima presents Nigeria’s position at G20 summit

.…as Shettima arrives South Africa There are strong indications that Nigeria’s current security situation and economic challenges will feature prominently read more Security, climate issues top agenda, as Shettima presents Nigeria’s position at G20 summit

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2 w. ago ‘Human life now less valued than animals in Nigeria’, Wesley Varsity VC decries insecurity

The Vice Chancellor of Wesley University, Ondo, Prof. Samuel Obeka, has lamented the rising wave of insecurity in Nigeria, warning that the nation has reached a troubling point where the sanctity of human life is no longer respected. Prof. Obeka, who spoke during the institution’s convocation activities on Thursday, said the security situation has deteriorated […]

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2 w. ago France reduces diplomatic staff in Mali over insecurity — Ministry

France is cutting its diplomatic staff in Mali due to the worsening security situation and a jihadist-imposed fuel blockade, following partners like the US Read More: https://punchng.com/france-reduces-diplomatic-staff-in-mali-over-insecurity-ministry/

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2 w. ago Christians, Muslims ‘Slaughtered’ In Nigeria’, Says Pope Leo XIV

Leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has stated that both Christians and Muslims “have been slaughtered” in Nigeria, linking the violence to extremist activities as well as economic and land-related tensions. The Pope’s remarks came amid heightened international attention on Nigeria’s worsening security situation. The Pope made the comments in a video […]

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2 w. ago US Lawmakers Question Nigeria’s Will, Capacity To Tackle Insecurity

United States lawmakers have issued strong warning over Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation, questioning the federal government’s political will and capacity to protect Christian communities and other victims of extremist attacks. At a tense congressional hearing reviewing Nigeria’s possible redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), members of Congress pressed for accountability and deeper US […]

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2 w. ago Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria Affects Both Christians And Muslims – Pope

Pope Leo XIV has said that both Christians and Muslims “have been slaughtered” in Nigeria, linking the violence to extremist groups, economic and land-related conflicts. His comments come as international scrutiny over Nigeria’s security situation intensifies. The Pope made the remarks in a video that went viral on Friday, recorded during an interview on Tuesday […] The post Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria Affects Both Christians And Muslims – Pope appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria Affect Both Christians And Muslims – Pope

Pope Leo XIV has said that both Christians and Muslims “have been slaughtered” in Nigeria, linking the violence to extremist groups, economic and land-related conflicts. His comments come as international scrutiny over Nigeria’s security situation intensifies. The Pope made the remarks in a video that went viral on Friday, recorded during an interview on Tuesday […] The post Terrorist Attacks In Nigeria Affect Both Christians And Muslims – Pope appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PDP Condemns Killing Of Vice Principal, Abduction Of 25 Schoolgirls In Kebbi

The party also flayed the All Progressives Congress-led administration for the security situation in the country. The post PDP Condemns Killing Of Vice Principal, Abduction Of 25 Schoolgirls In Kebbi appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Atiku Condemns Kebbi School Attack, Highlights Worsening Insecurity

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has decried the attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi State, describing it as yet another stark illustration of the country’s worsening security situation. Atiku expressed his devastation in a statement posted on his X handle on Monday, noting that he was saddened by the incident, which […]

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3 w. ago Trump Should Work With Tinubu To End Insecurity In Nigeria — PFN

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has appealed to President Donald Trump of the United States to collaborate with Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu in addressing worsening security situation, instead of military intervention. Speaking in a television programme in Ibadan, Oyo State on Thursday, PFN’s President, Bishop Wale Oke, stressed that the lives of Nigerians, irrespective […]

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