7 h. ago Israel Strikes Hamas Leadership As Explosions Hit Qatar’s Capital

The Israeli military, on Tuesday said, it had carried out a “precise strike” targeting senior Hamas leaders, shortly after explosions were reported in Doha, the Qatari capital city, where the group’s political bureau is based. “The IDF (Israeli military) and ISA (security agency) conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist […]

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16 h. ago UPDATE: Reps parley Police as unidentified individual dies in NASS complex

Tribune Online UPDATE: Reps parley Police as unidentified individual dies in NASS complex Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi, on Monday disclosed that the House leadership is in contact with relevant security and emergency agencies to ensure a thorough investigation into the death of a yet-to-be-identified man near the National Assembly Complex on Sunday. UPDATE: Reps parley Police as unidentified individual dies in NASS complex Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Amotekun Officers Petition Ondo Assembly Over Lack Of Formal Employment

  Operatives of the Ondo Security Network Agency, popularly known as the Amotekun Corps, have raised concerns over the non-issuance of appointment letters. The officers noted that this issue has persisted since their recruitment in 2020, leaving them without formal recognition or job security. The officers, through a petition to the Ondo State House of […] The post Amotekun Officers Petition Ondo Assembly Over Lack Of Formal Employment appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Army Executes 261 Operations, Police Arrest 1,950 Criminals In August — NOA

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has revealed that Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies conducted major nationwide operations in August, resulting in hundreds of arrests, large-scale drug seizures, asset recoveries, and multiple convictions. The Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, disclosed the figures at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja on Monday, describing the results as […]

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32 h. ago Security agencies under pressure to arrest Sowore for abusing Tinubu

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Security agencies have been urged to arrest and prosecute activist Omoyele Sowore for describing President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal and a liar”. The call was made yesterday by the General Secretary of the Leadership Centre for Civil and Post-Trauma Rehabilitation, Agbi Manzo Abubakar, who said Sowore should face consequences for […] The post Security agencies under pressure to arrest Sowore for abusing Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago Yobe: Police record 70% crime rate reduction in three months

Tribune Online Yobe: Police record 70% crime rate reduction in three months These achievements are a testament to the effective collaboration between the Police and sister security agencies in their collective mandate to secure Yobe: Police record 70% crime rate reduction in three months Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Dauda Lawal says banditry would end in two months if he controlled security agencies

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State says banditry would be eliminated within two months if he had direct control over read more Dauda Lawal says banditry would end in two months if he controlled security agencies

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5 d. ago “I Can End Banditry In Zamfara In Two Months If I Control Security Agencies” – Governor Lawal

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has declared that he possesses the capacity to eliminate banditry in the state within two months if granted direct authority over security agencies. The governor, who became emotional and broke down in tears while recounting recent attacks in a viral video on Wednesday, lamented that the major obstacle to […] The post “I Can End Banditry In Zamfara In Two Months If I Control Security Agencies” – Governor Lawal appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago I can end banditry in two months if I had control – Zamfara gov

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, said he could end insecurity in the state in two months if he had control over security agencies. He explained he could easily get rid of bandits terrorising the state with the intelligence at his disposal. Lawal said he has tried to support the security agencies the best […] The post I can end banditry in two months if I had control – Zamfara gov appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Osun Is Tinubu’s Home, It Must Not Be Turned Into Battleground — Gov Adeleke

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on security agencies to remain neutral and professional in the unfolding political scenario in the State, stressing that Osun, being the home state of President Bola Tinubu, must not be turned into a political battleground. A statement signed by the spokesperson to the governor, Malam Olawale Rasheed, […]

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5 d. ago ‘I Know Where Bandits Are, With My Phone I Can Show You Their Location,’ Says Zamfara Governor

Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has declared that he knew the exact locations of bandit leaders terrorising the state but was powerless to act because he does not control security agencies. In a viral video that has stirred reactions, Lawal lamented that despite his knowledge of bandits’ movements, the ongoing fight against insecurity was being […]

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5 d. ago Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in north, NEF to Tinubu

• Says Nigeria’s stability, regional security under threat From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in northern Nigeria, citing the extraordinary scale of insecurity and the government’s constitutional and international obligations to protect lives. The forum lamented that state security agencies […] The post Insecurity: Declare state of emergency in north, NEF to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Okpebholo equips security agencies with motorbikes, reads riot act to criminals in Edo

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that criminals will have no hiding place in Edo State under his administration. The Governor made the declaration while commissioning over 300 motorbikes for distribution across the state’s three senatorial districts to enhance security operations. The commissioning, which took place at the Government […] The post Okpebholo equips security agencies with motorbikes, reads riot act to criminals in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Okpebholo equips security agencies with motorbikes, reads riot act to criminals in Edo 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that criminals will have no hiding place in Edo State under his administration. The Governor made the declaration while commissioning over 300 motorbikes for distribution across the State’s three senatorial districts to enhance security operations. The commissioning, which took place at the Government […] The post Okpebholo equips security agencies with motorbikes, reads riot act to criminals in Edo  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Efforts ongoing to rescue abducted traditional ruler — Kogi govt

Tribune Online Efforts ongoing to rescue abducted traditional ruler — Kogi govt Following the abduction of a royal father in Omala by kidnappers last week Monday, the State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has directed security agencies Efforts ongoing to rescue abducted traditional ruler — Kogi govt Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Okpebholo donates over 300 motorbikes to security agencies in Edo

Tribune Online Okpebholo donates over 300 motorbikes to security agencies in Edo Edo Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has distributed over 300 motorbikes to security agencies across Okpebholo donates over 300 motorbikes to security agencies in Edo Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Five years after, funding, inferior weapon, other challenges threaten Amotekun’s operations

Tribune Online Five years after, funding, inferior weapon, other challenges threaten Amotekun’s operations Over five years after it establishment, the Southwest security network code named Amotekun has identified inadequate funding, inferior weapon, logistics and lack of power to prosecute as some of the major hindrances being faced in its efforts at maintaining security of the southwest region. ut despite the challenges, the activities of the security agencies in […] Five years after, funding, inferior weapon, other challenges threaten Amotekun’s operations Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Drug abuse: Ondo Amotekun rescues, rehabilitates teenager after five months

Tribune Online Drug abuse: Ondo Amotekun rescues, rehabilitates teenager after five months Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, said it has rescued and rehabilitated a 16-year-old girl who was Drug abuse: Ondo Amotekun rescues, rehabilitates teenager after five months Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Probe alleged threats on NNPCL GCEO, Itsekiri group tasks IGP, DSS

Itsekiri Progressive Youth Movement (IPYM) has called on the Inspector – General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and other relevant security agencies to investigate the alleged threats to life,  raised by the Group Chief Executive Officer, GCEO of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, (NNPCL),  Bashir Bayo Ojulari.     Speaking last week at the NNPC Towers […] The post Probe alleged threats on NNPCL GCEO, Itsekiri group tasks IGP, DSS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Abraka killing: Oborevwori promises justice, tasks security agencies on rules of engagement

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, assured that justice would be served in the killing of a yet-to-be-identified lady in Abraka by security operatives. He consoled the bereaved family and urged security operatives to exercise maximum restraint by adhering strictly to established operational standards in order to avoid unnecessary harm to members of the public. […] The post Abraka killing: Oborevwori promises justice, tasks security agencies on rules of engagement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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