Security has been beefed up at Edo State Government House located at Dennis Osadabey Avenue, in Benin City over alleged plans by Philip Shaibu to resume in his office as Deputy Governor. It was gathered that the security beef up is aimed at stopping Shaibu from resuming office. As part of security measures, the state […]
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The Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Wednesday, commissioned six emergency patrol speed boats, in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state, as part of efforts to boost security in riverine communities across the state. Obaseki at the commissioning said his government has taken pragmatic steps and increased collaboration with security agencies […]
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The Canadian government has issued a warning to its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Nigeria, owing to the “unpredictable security situation throughout the country”. In a travel advisory to its citizens, Canada said there is a risk of inter-communal clashes, armed attacks and kidnappings. It advised Canadian citizens already in Nigeria to avoid travelling […]
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The 36 states governors are to hold teleconference on Wednesday to evolve a new national security order that will ensure safety of lives and property in the country. The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) disclosed this in a statement by its Head, Media and Public Affairs, Mr Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, on Monday in Abuja. Bello-Barkindo said that […]
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says opinions are divided on the continuous stay of service chiefs in office despite rising insecurity. Gbajabiamila said this on Monday after visiting President Muhammadu Buhari alongside Senate President Ahmad Lawan. The Speaker said during the meeting, the president opened up about the challenges associated with […]
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The chairman of the south-east governors forum, governor David Umahi, says the region has formed its regional security outfit to protect lives and properties. This is coming less than a month after governors in the south-west launched Amotekun, a regional security outfit. Speaking while hosting Lasisi Adegboye, general officer commanding 82 division of the Nigerian […]
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The Lagos State Government has procured over 5,000 drones which it has already connected to its Command Control Centre with CCTV equipment and mobile CCTV equipment to enhance security in the state. The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu revealed this while inaugurating 10 additional boats procured to boost rescue operations […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that withdrawal of the military from troubled spots will not expose communities to more risks of attacks. Garba Shehu, senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. He said the president gave the assurance while reacting to concerns […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on security in order to address insecurity situation in the country. The PDP National Chairman, Mr Uche Secondus, made the appeal at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja while reacting to the open letter of former President […]
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The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun state, Adbulrasheed Akanbi, has urged the federal government of Nigeria to make provision for security votes for the traditional institution to help fight insecurity. The Oluwo who spoke to journalists in Osogbo, the state capital on Monday, said the traditional rulers are closer to the grassroots and are privy […]
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