19 h. ago Mount Pressure On Federal Govt To Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells Labour Congress

Human rights activist Femi Falana (SAN) has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to mount severe pressure on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional role in protecting Nigerians, saying the worsening insecurity in the country, despite being under the full glare of a functional government, remains an aberration. Falana made the remarks on Thursday […]

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24 h. ago Mount Pressure On Federal Government To Protect Nigerians, Falana Tells NLC

Human rights activist and senior lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has urged the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to mount serious pressure on the federal government to fulfil its constitutional role to protect Nigerians, saying the worsening insecurity in the country under the full glare of a functional government remained an aberration.   Falana, who made the […]

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42 h. ago Reps Demand Military Operation As Bandits Kill Immigration Officers In Kebbi

The House of Representatives has called for an urgent military operation to clear the Soda Forest and Hills in Bagudo and Suru local government areas of Kebbi, following the attack and killing of Nigeria Immigration Service officers around the area. It urged the Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force and all Security and […]

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53 h. ago We’re not here to party, Army commander vows to crush banditry

Army Commander Maj. Gen. Warrah Idris orders troops to crush banditry in Nigeria’s North West with a new, high-intensity phase of military operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/were-not-here-to-party-army-commander-vows-to-crush-banditry/

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2 d. ago Military rescues 18 in Borno, Kogi, bandits kidnap Kwara women

Nigerian Army troops conduct successful military rescue operations, freeing 18 abducted victims in Borno and Kogi, while bandits kidnap two in Kwara. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-rescues-18-in-borno-kogi-bandits-kidnap-kwara-women/

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8 d. ago NAF, NNPC Partner To Secure Critical Oil, Gas Infrastructure

The commitment was reaffirmed during a courtesy visit by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, to the NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer,  Bayo Ojulari, in Abuja. The post NAF, NNPC Partner To Secure Critical Oil, Gas Infrastructure appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Modern tech, old laws: Inside Nigeria’s race to protect digital rights

Nigerian lawmakers and experts are pushing to update outdated laws to protect digital rights, balancing national security with human rights online. Read More: https://punchng.com/modern-tech-old-laws-inside-nigerias-race-to-protect-digital-rights/

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9 d. ago Insecurity: CAN charges FG to protect vulnerable communities

The government has a constitutional, moral and sacred responsibility to protect the lives and property of all Nigerians...

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9 d. ago NAF, NNPC Strengthen Partnership To Protect Oil, Gas Infrastructure

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deepened partnership with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to protect critical oil and gas infrastructure. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, reaffirmed the commitment on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Engr. Bashir Bayo […]

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9 d. ago Israel announces new ‘counterterrorism’ operation in northern West Bank

In a joint statement, the military and the internal security service said they “began operating as part of a broad counterterrorism operation in the area of northern Samaria...

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1 week ago Federal Government Reveals Agreements With US Officials On Nigeria’s Security

The Federal Government has disclosed that its last week’s engagements between a high-level Nigerian delegation and United States officials resulted in significant agreements to strengthen security cooperation and protect Nigerian citizens. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the discussions “will help strengthen security partnerships between the two […]

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1 week ago US condemns school abductions in Niger, Kebbi, demands swift justice

The Nigerian government must act decisively and do more to protect Christians and ensure Nigerians can live...

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1 week ago BREAKING: Tinubu In Emergency Security Meeting With Service Chiefs

President Bola Tinubu is currently in an emergency security meeting with Service Chiefs at the State House, Abuja, on Sunday evening. The high-level briefing, which is still ongoing as of press time, had in attendance the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Air Staff, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the Department […]

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1 week ago Abductions: Nigerian Authorities Are Failing Children, Says Amnesty International

Amnesty International (AI), a global human rights organisation, has lent its voice against a series of kidnapping attacks sweeping across Nigeria, saying that the Nigerian government was not doing enough to protect the lives and guarantee the safety of its younger generation. The organisation stated this in a statement on Saturday, while reacting to attacks, […]

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2 w. ago VIDEO: Nigerian Govt Lacks Capacity To Protect Communities From Attacks —US lawmaker

A US lawmaker states the Nigerian government lacks the capacity to protect communities from extremist groups, affecting both Christians and Muslims. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-nigerian-govt-lacks-capacity-to-protect-communities-from-attacks-us-lawmaker/

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2 w. ago [VIDEO] Alleged Christian Genocide: Trump’s Military Threat To Nigeria Is ‘Reckless’ – Congresswoman

She said the violence affects both Christians and Muslims, asking the Nigerian government to do more to protect its citizens. The post [VIDEO] Alleged Christian Genocide: Trump’s Military Threat To Nigeria Is ‘Reckless’ – Congresswoman appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago ‘Nigeria Has Failed To Protect Its Schoolchildren,’ US Senator Jim Risch Decries

  United States Senator Jim Risch has criticised the Nigerian government for failing to protect schoolchildren from jihadist and criminal abductions. Risch’s remarks followed recent attacks and kidnappings in Nigeria. On Monday, gunmen stormed Government Girls Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, abducting 25 female students. The school’s vice principal, Hassan Makuku, was killed, while […]

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2 w. ago ‘Tinubu Must Act On Insecurity Or Resign’, Deji Adeyanju Reacts To Kwara Church Attack

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the latest attack on worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Kwara State, describing it as another tragic reminder of the government’s failure to protect Nigerians. At least two people were reportedly killed, several others injured, and an unspecified number abducted when gunmen invaded […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: U.S. military operations may be necessary in Nigeria — Gani Adams

"Now, the danger is staring at everybody in the face. If care is not taken urgently, this clear, present, serious, and immediate danger has

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2 w. ago CAS visits North East, directs fiercer air operations to crush terrorists

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) renewed determination to read more CAS visits North East, directs fiercer air operations to crush terrorists

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