ABUJA NO LONGER SAFE: THE ALARMING RISE OF ‘ONE CHANCE’ AND URBAN INSECURITY By Eugene Nanven For years, Abuja was regarded as one of the safest places in Nigeria. The federal capital stood apart from the chaos that defined insecurity in other regions: the bandit-ravaged villages in the North-West, the insurgency in the North-East, and…
Kebbi CP issues stern warning on premature political Campaigns and illegal use of Siren By JAMIL GULMA- Kebbi The Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, CP Sani Bello, has issued a strong warning to all political parties against political campaigns prematurely, when the ban on campaigning has not been lifted. The meeting was presided by Governor…
UN Declares July 7 as World Amotekun Day The United Nations General Assembly has officially partnered with the South Western State Security Network, known as Amotekun, and declared July 7th of every year as World Amotekun Day. This was announced by Ambassador Dr. Markwili Mgbara, Director of Information and Communications of the International Assosite. World…
Abuja Remains Safe For Citizens And Visitors Alike – FG By Shalom Oludele Following a recent security advisory issued by the Embassy of the United States, restricting its staff and their families from non-official travel to military sites or other government facilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, the Federal Government of…
Easter massacre: 56 shot dead in Benue, Governor Alia demands urgent action from FG Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State said 56 bodies have been recovered in Ugondo, Logo and Tyuluv, Gbagir in Ukum LGAs following the coordinated attacks on the communities by suspected armed herdsmen. Alia disclosed this when he visited Logo and…
Stakeholders Seek Innovative Solutions to Strengthen Administration of Criminal Justice in Ekiti …as Ekiti Ministry of Justice holds Summit on Administration of Criminal Justice Judges, security agencies and lawyers have called for innovative solutions towards strengthening the Administration of Criminal Justice law in Ekiti State. They stated this during the summit on the Administration of…
Vigilantes Kill 30 Armed Bandits in Zamfara Ambush At least 30 suspected armed bandits loyal to a notorious kingpin known as Dan Rani were neutralized in a deadly ambush laid by local vigilante operatives, popularly referred to as Yansakai, near Dansadau town in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The operation, which occurred on…
GOV DIRI ALERTS SECURITY COMMANDERS, ELDERS ON THREAT TO PEACE IN BAYELSA Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has raised the alarm about a plot to breach the peace of the state. Governor Diri, who warned that the state government would not condone any act that would disrupt the peace of the state, advised…
New Army formation takes off in Ekiti …As Oyebanji receives Army Commanders, promises collaboration to check insecurity A new formation of the Nigeria Army is billed to take off in Ikere-Ekiti with the commencement of deployment of personnel and materials to the state. The outgoing Commander of 12 Brigade, Lokoja, Major Gen. Oluremi Fadairo disclosed…
INSECURITY: EKITI GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES REFLECTIVE JACKETS FOR COMMERCIAL MOTORCYCLISTS Ekiti State Government has launched distribution of reflective jackets for commercial Motorcyclists across the sixteen Local Governments in the State for proper identification and Security purpose. Speaking at the unveiling and handing over of the jackets to the leadership of the Commercial Motorcyclists, the State Commissioner…
