The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, has requested that Nigerians demand explanation from President Muhammadu Buhari-led government over the deteriorating security situation in the country. The group noted that during Jonathan’s administration, Buhari and his stalwarts were at the forefront demanding the resignation of Jonathan over the worsening security at that time. A statement issued […]
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Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Major General Salihi Magashi (rtd), has said that Nigeria is in a critical situation as the country faces critical security challenges He said this on Monday at a National Defence and Security Summit organised by the Defence Headquarters themed ‘Promoting Kinetic Operations as a Major Plank for Counter Terrorism and Counter […]
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Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba State on Wednesday, asked Federal Government of Nigeria to allow all citizens own licensed guns in order to secure themselves, insisting that security has degenerated. The governor made this statement when 15 Local Government Chairmen in the state paid him a condolence visit following the demise of one of their […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has told the services chiefs that their best is not good enough as regards the handling security challenges in Nigeria. Buhari said this in a meeting with service chiefs at the presidential villa on Thursday, noting that excuses will no longer be tolerated. Addressing state house correspondents at the end of the […]
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The house of representatives has summoned President Muhammadu Buhari for the second time in less than a month, over the insecurity in the country. The lawmakers summoned the president while deliberating on a motion on insecurity raised by Ahmed Safana from Katsina state. The president, who is currently away on a private trip to the […]
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The inspector-general of police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has redeployed Ahmed Abdulrahaman, commissioner of police in Kaduna state. In a statement Frank Mba, force spokesperson, said Adamu had directed Ali Janga, commissioner of police in Bauchi state, to take over the Kaduna command. According to the new directive, Habu Ahmadu, former commissioner of police in charge […]
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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has promised to end the Boko Harman insurgency if elected president. Speaking in Maiduguri, Borno state capital on Tuesday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant said he has what it takes to defeat Boko Haram. He criticised the manner in which the current administration has been fighting insurgency, vowing to use […]
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Ita Enang, senior special assistant to the president on national assembly matters (senate), has attributed the high level of insecurity in the country to the “collapse of Libya and Mali”. Speaking when he hosted students of the Nigerian Law School, Abuja on Friday, the presidential aide said the policy of the ECOWAS free movement protocol […]
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After a debate that lasted over one hour on Wednesday, the Senate resolved to step down all the items on the order paper and adjourn plenary. The senators also resolved that the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, be summoned to appear before the lawmakers at the plenary on Thursday (today) over Melaye’s case and the […]
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President Muhamamdu Buhari on Thursday had a closed door meeting with security chiefs as part of efforts aimed at ending the spate of insecurity across the country. The meeting was held inside the President’s office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali; and the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, led the […]
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