10 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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21 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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21 h. ago Today’s LG election a sham, illegal – APC chieftain, Adeleke

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Prince Adebayo Adeleke, speaks with Ismaeel Uthman on the crisis that led to the killing of six people across different local government areas of the state on Monday What was the genesis of the crisis that resulted in the killings and destruction of property in Read More

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28 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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28 h. ago Osun Crisis: Gov Adeleke Ignores AGF’s Appeal, Says LG Election Must Hold On Saturday

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has insisted that there is no going back on the local government election, scheduled for February 22, 2025, in the state. Recall that Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, on Thursday appealed to Governor Adeleke to suspend the polls, amid insecurity concerns. Mr. Fagbemi also referenced […] The post Osun Crisis: Gov Adeleke Ignores AGF’s Appeal, Says LG Election Must Hold On Saturday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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32 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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32 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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38 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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38 h. ago “Obey Court’s Order, Suspend LG Election” – AGF Tells Gov Adeleke Amid Ongoing Crisis In Osun

Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to put the local government election scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, on hold. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Mr. Fagbemi’s statement is coming, amid ongoing political crisis in the state. A development between APC and Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, […] The post “Obey Court’s Order, Suspend LG Election” – AGF Tells Gov Adeleke Amid Ongoing Crisis In Osun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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48 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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49 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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50 h. ago Osun Crisis: PDP Govs Throw Weight Behind Adeleke, Urge Tinubu, Security Agents To Act

Governors under the umbrella of Peoples Democratic Party have declared their support for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. In a statement by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum, on Thursday, condemned the violence and highlighted Adeleke’s earlier warnings of potential unrest. Governor Bala […] The post Osun Crisis: PDP Govs Throw Weight Behind Adeleke, Urge Tinubu, Security Agents To Act appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Osun: PDP govs back Adeleke, urge Tinubu, security chiefs to act

Governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party have declared their support for Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State amid the ongoing local government leadership crisis in the state. The crisis stems from last year’s dismissal of Osun State local government chairmen and councillors by the Federal High Court in Osogbo, followed by their reinstatement by Read More

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55 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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59 h. ago Stop Osun LG poll to avert crisis, APC chieftain urges Tinubu

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and stop Governor Ademola Adeleke from proceeding with the local government election scheduled for Saturday. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo, the state capital, on Thursday, Oyintiloye warned that holding the election could trigger violence in Read More

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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 Immigration Apprehends 40 Illegal Migrants In Oyo, Set For Repatriation

No fewer than 40 Illegal immigrants have been arrested by Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service at different locations in Akinyele local government area of the state. It was gathered that the suspects were apprehended at their hideouts, following a credible intelligence. In a statement on Tuesday by Oyo State Comptroller if Nigeria […] The post Immigration Apprehends 40 Illegal Migrants In Oyo, Set For Repatriation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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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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