7 h. ago OSPRE, ECOWAS, others launch Nigeria Resilience, Human Security Assessment

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE), in collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the European Union (EU), and the German Development Agency (GIZ), has unveiled the Nigeria Country Resilience and Human Security Assessment, a report designed to strengthen the country’s capacity to withstand security, economic, […] The post OSPRE, ECOWAS, others launch Nigeria Resilience, Human Security Assessment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago NCCSALW partners govs, security agencies to curtail small arms proliferation

Tribune Online NCCSALW partners govs, security agencies to curtail small arms proliferation The centre has been mandated by the Federal Government to prosecute any individual involved in the proliferation of illicit weapons... NCCSALW partners govs, security agencies to curtail small arms proliferation Tribune Online

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38 h. ago LG Autonomy/Tax Reforms: Tinubu took bold steps, despite 2027 ambition, says Prince Oladele

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has been commended for his bold steps on issues of local government autonomy and reforms in the nation’s tax systems. The Director-General, Tinubu-Shettima Ambassadors, Prince Oyelude Oladele, on Thursday said that the president’s decision to give local governments control over their finances is a critical and overdue […] The post LG Autonomy/Tax Reforms: Tinubu took bold steps, despite 2027 ambition, says Prince Oladele appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Rotary Partners Govt, Police To Tackle Social Vices In Taraba

The Rotary Action Group for Peace (RAGFP) in Taraba State has engaged the state government and security agencies to tackle rising social vices, through education, advocacy and community engagements. The state coordinator RAGFP, Rotarian Zainab Gajiga, disclosed this while briefing the press after the National Community Violence Reduction programme held in Jalingo, the state capital. […]

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44 h. ago Tinubu to CBN: Create endowment fund to sustain National Theatre

By Chukwuma Umeorah President Bola Tinubu has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers’ Committee to establish an endowment fund to ensure the sustainability of the newly re-commissioned National Arts Theatre, now renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts. Tinubu gave this directive in Lagos on Wednesday while speaking […] The post Tinubu to CBN: Create endowment fund to sustain National Theatre appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Insecurity: Kogi govt to enforce ban on trailer parks, October 29

Tribune Online Insecurity: Kogi govt to enforce ban on trailer parks, October 29 He revealed that security agencies across the state have been strictly briefed to enforce the order without compromise... Insecurity: Kogi govt to enforce ban on trailer parks, October 29 Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Tinubu directs CBN to create endowment fund to sustain National Theatre

By Chukwuma Umeorah President Bola Tinubu has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bankers’ Committee to establish an endowment fund to ensure the sustainability of the newly re-commissioned National Arts Theatre, now renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts. Tinubu gave this directive in Lagos on Wednesday, October 1, […] The post Tinubu directs CBN to create endowment fund to sustain National Theatre appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria Making Strides In Security, Economic Growth – Tinubu

  President Bola Tinubu has asserted that Nigeria’s security agencies are making significant progress in tackling terrorism, banditry, and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The president made this statement on Wednesday, during his nationwide Independence Day address marking Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary. Speaking to Nigerians, Tinubu said, “The officers and men of our armed […] The post Nigeria Making Strides In Security, Economic Growth – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago We’re winning war on terror, banditry, other violent crimes – Tinubu

By John Ogunsemore President Bola Tinubu said the security agencies under his direction are winning the war on terror, banditry and other violent crimes. Tinubu made the assertion in his 65th Independence anniversary speech. According to him, peace has returned to hundreds of liberated communities in North-West and North-East, and thousands of people have returned […] The post We’re winning war on terror, banditry, other violent crimes – Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NGE Demand FG, Security Agencies To Fish Out Killers Of Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to swiftly apprehend the killers of Arise News reporter, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was tragically murdered during an armed robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its President, Eze Anaba, […] The post NGE Demand FG, Security Agencies To Fish Out Killers Of Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Somtochukwu Maduagwu: LP calls for state of emergency on insecurity

Tribune Online Somtochukwu Maduagwu: LP calls for state of emergency on insecurity “Incidents are rampant where such victims are led into forests virtually under the nose of security agencies and checkpoints... Somtochukwu Maduagwu: LP calls for state of emergency on insecurity Tribune Online

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4 d. ago 3 Die As Suspected Armed Robbers Ambush Amotekun Corps In Osun

No fewer than three persons reportedly died on Tuesday in a violent ambush by suspected armed robbers on Osun State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps, at Akinlalu in Ife North local government area of the State. According to official reports made available to newsmen in Osogbo by the public relations officer of the […]

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4 d. ago Kwara killings: Don’t let map of insecurity fester – Atiku charges security agencies

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned Sunday’s attack on Ogbayo area of Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State which claimed 12 lives, including the Baale of Ogbayo. A video which circulated on social media following the attack shows residents fleeing their homes in buses and tricycles. In a statement […] The post Kwara killings: Don’t let map of insecurity fester – Atiku charges security agencies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Wike mourns late Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, assures justice

Tribune Online Wike mourns late Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, assures justice He assured that security agencies will conduct a thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding Somtochukwu’s death and ensure justice is served. Wike mourns late Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, assures justice Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Tinubu directs security agencies to fish out killers of Arise TV anchor

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the murder of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise News Television, directing security operatives read more Tinubu directs security agencies to fish out killers of Arise TV anchor

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4 d. ago US, FG seek innovative solutions to boost agricultural trade

Tribune Online US, FG seek innovative solutions to boost agricultural trade The U.S. Mission’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has partnered with the Federal Government to adopt innovative solutions aimed at enhancing agricultural trade for economic growth and food security. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Matthew Obogbaimhe, Chairman of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Kaduna Chapter, said this at a roundtable on […] US, FG seek innovative solutions to boost agricultural trade Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Police Assure Watertight Security During Tinubu’s Visit To Imo

The Imo State Police Command and other security agencies have announced their preparedness for a watertight security for President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Tuesday. President Tinubu is expected to commission a “number of transformative projects” which includes a book authored by Governor Hope Uzodimma that chronicles the history of […]

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5 d. ago Final Year Project Submission Now Mandatory For NYSC Mobilisation – FG

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a reform that links the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation process to the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD). Invoking Sections 2(4)(4) and 16(1)(C) of the NYSC Act, President Tinubu directed that no graduate, whether from a Nigerian or foreign institution, will be mobilised […] The post Final Year Project Submission Now Mandatory For NYSC Mobilisation – FG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago NGE chides security agencies over abuse of Cybercrime Act, vows to protect journalists

By John Ogunsemore The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has vowed to deploy all legal means to protect journalists exercising their freedom of the press against law enforcement agencies abusing the Cybercrime Act. This is part of an eight-point resolution contained in a communique issued after the NGE Standing Committee meeting held in Jos, Plateau […] The post NGE chides security agencies over abuse of Cybercrime Act, vows to protect journalists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 127 Bags Of Cannabis Hidden Under Yam Tubers Confiscated In Kwara, Two Arrested

The Kwara State Police Command, working alongside other security agencies, has intercepted a vehicle carrying 127 bags of suspected cannabis hidden beneath yam tubers. The seizure took place on Friday around 4 p.m. along the Babanla–Oreke–Oke-Ode route during a coordinated operation by the police, the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Nigeria Forest Security […] The post 127 Bags Of Cannabis Hidden Under Yam Tubers Confiscated In Kwara, Two Arrested appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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