15 h. ago Plateau people need security, not press statements, condemnations – Obi

Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party LP, in the 2023 election, on Wednesday, called on the federal government read more Plateau people need security, not press statements, condemnations – Obi

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38 h. ago Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s Govt Must Rise Up To Its Responsibility – Kwankwaso

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has charged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to rise up to its responsibility, amid security challenge facing some parts of the country. Kwankwaso called out federal government to protect every Nigerians and their properties across the nation. The former governor of Kano State in a […] The post Plateau Killings: Tinubu’s Govt Must Rise Up To Its Responsibility – Kwankwaso appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Ndume hails Tinubu on food security, calls for naira stabilisation

The senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, on Tuesday, praised the Federal Government over its declaration of national emergency on food insecurity. Ndume gave the commendation in a statement issued by his media office in Abuja. His plaudit comes barely 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu made the declaration on Monday, while opening the 6th Read More

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42 h. ago Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has praised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national emergency on food security, describing it as a bold step towards addressing hunger and inflation across the country. The senator has called for the creation of a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to monitor and enforce policy […] The post Ndume praises Tinubu’s state of emergency on food security, calls for DOGE appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Police Affairs Minister Seeks Holistic Approach To Tackle Terrorism 

Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has called for holistic and multifaceted approach among security agencies in order to address the challenges of terrorism. Gaidam stated that implementing the international standard and good practice of sound, modern, integrated, and cooperative border management will go a long way in putting an end to this threat. […]

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7 d. ago Ogun, Osun river basin demands accountability, collaboration to achieve food security

The newly appointed Executive Director of Finance and Administration, Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Mr Ayobami Oyalowo, on Wednesday, pledged to prioritise accountability and collaboration to achieve President Bola Tinubu’s food security agenda. Oyalowo described Tinubu as a leader who is so committed to achieving food security and therefore deserves the support of all Nigerians Read More

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8 d. ago Food security: Tinubu’s administration earmarked N350 billion for reticulation, desilting of dams – Senator Adeola

…as he donates farm equipment, inputs to 3,082 farmers in Ogun   Laide Raheem, Abeokuta   Determined to boost food efficiency, ensure food security and tackle hunger President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration has earmarked N350 billion in the 2025 budget, for the reticulation and desilting of various dams across the country to carry out all […] The post Food security: Tinubu’s administration earmarked N350 billion for reticulation, desilting of dams – Senator Adeola appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Insecurity: Afenifere tasks FG, security agencies to redesign security architecture

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The pan Yoruba sociocultural organisation, Afenifere, has again called on the Federal Government and security agencies in the country to redesign the security architecture, in order to curtail the excessive insecurity in the country. The group said the security architecture should be designed in such a way that those in charge […] The post Insecurity: Afenifere tasks FG, security agencies to redesign security architecture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Stabilising the naira: 10 things the Central Bank of Nigeria is doing right

“Monetary policy is like juggling six balls. It is not an interest rate up, there is an interest rate down. There is the exchange rate, there are long-term yields, there are short-term yields, and there is credit growth” –  Raghuram Rajan When Olayemi Cardoso was first appointed the Central Bank Governor, many greeted his appointment […] The post Stabilising the naira: 10 things the Central Bank of Nigeria is doing right appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago CSO Advocates Increased Budgetary Allocation For Criminal Justice System

A civil society organisation focused on public safety, security and justice, CLEEN Foundation, has called for a review and increase in budgetary allocation to ensure the effective implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL) in Nigeria. The group highlighted a significant disparity in funding, noting that while over N245 billion has been allocated […]

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2 w. ago Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action

Tribune Online Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action But for the God of Sallah who commanded a holiday for the beginning of the week, Nigerians would have woken up to another round of flight disruptions at our airports from Monday. Aviation workers, this time, threatened to close airports nationwide starting March 31 if a customs officer who assaulted the director of aviation security […] Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu, Kyari receive commendation over food security reforms

Tribune Online Tinubu, Kyari receive commendation over food security reforms He noted that the declaration of a state of emergency on agriculture, temporary suspension of tariffs on imported grains and essential food items and other reforms have yielded positive results.  Tinubu, Kyari receive commendation over food security reforms Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s stability, security require collective efforts –COAS

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called on Nigerians to support and encourage the military in its commitment to secure the country. The army chief made the call when he hosted frontline troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, to his special Eid-el-fitr celebration luncheon in Port […] The post Nigeria’s stability, security require collective efforts –COAS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Gov Mbah has delivered beyond expectations – Sarkin Hausawa Enugu

        Sarkin Hausawa Enugu State, Abubakar Yusuf Sambo, has commended Governor Peter Mbah for his fair, inclusive and speedy delivery of security and democracy dividends. He called for support for his administration’s war against criminals and effort to build a prosperous Enugu State. Mbah, whose appointees are drawn from various parts of […] The post Gov Mbah has delivered beyond expectations – Sarkin Hausawa Enugu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions

Kogi State Government has called on security agencies to hold Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan responsible for any negative outcome from her rally in Kogi Central. In a statement on Tuesday, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, blamed the lawmaker for holding her homecoming event despite ban by Governor Usman Ododo administration. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA […] The post Kogi Govt Reports Senator Natasha To Security Agencies For Holding Rally Despite Restrictions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kogi accuses Natasha of inciting violence, urges security agencies to take action

The Kogi State Government condemned the allegations made by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing them as “reckless, malicious, and utterly false.” The government also called on security agencies to monitor Akpoti-Uduaghan’s “reckless utterances and inflammatory actions,” asserting that she should be held accountable for any attempts to incite violence. In a statement issued on Tuesday Read More

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2 w. ago Sustainable renewable energy critical for Nigeria’s development – ECN

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Engr. Mustapha Abdullahi has stated that Nigeria needs to invest more in renewable energy technologies and smart technology solutions for a secure future. Dr Abdullahi made this call in a statement released to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, […] The post Sustainable renewable energy critical for Nigeria’s development – ECN appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ebonyi gov’s wife distributes farm inputs, others to 100 farmers

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Wife of the Ebonyi State Governor, Mrs Uzomaka Nwifuru, has distributed farm inputs, equipment and other items to 100 women and young farmers in the state in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda on agricultural projects and food security of the wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu. Mrs Nwifuru, who distributed […] The post Ebonyi gov’s wife distributes farm inputs, others to 100 farmers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Hunger: Tinubu Tackling Food Challenges Squarely – Uyo Varsity VC

The Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, Prof Nyaudo Ndaeyo, has expressed concern that overcoming the prevailing hunger and malnutrition challenges in Nigeria would remain a mirage unless a holistic action plan involving governments, students and other stakeholders was in place to confront the problem. He noted that the […]

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2 w. ago NSA seeks religious leaders’collaboration against terrorism, extremism

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has called for greater collaboration between religious leaders, communities, security agencies, and the government in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Ribadu made this call on Sunday in his Eid-el-Fitr message to the Muslim community, emphasizing that their collective efforts are essential for strengthening national security. Ribadu urged Nigerians Read More

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