The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has highlighted the need for the establishment of state police across the country. Wike said the creation of state police would help to resolve
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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has warned Nigerians against comments and actions that could pit the Nigerian Police Force against the Nigeria Army. The warning became necessary following the controversies and
A civil society organisation under the aegis of Guardians of Democracy and Development on Wednesday staged a protest in Abuja to condemn communal violence and killings in Taraba State. The
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has approved the placement of restriction on the movement of vehicles across the state as part of security arrangements for a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir
General Overseer of the Evangelical Bible Outreach Ministries International (EBOMI), Prophet Isa El-Buba, has stated that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government is gradually worsening the prospects of unity and cohesion
The Nigerian Presidency has reacted to the allegation by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria that it is handling the security of the nation with levity. The Bishops had said
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has held a meeting with leaders of Fulani communities in the South-west and North-central, in a renewed attempt to stem the rising incidence of violent crimes
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday insisted that the Nigerian military in collaboration with armed forces of neighbouring countries have made tremendous progress in the war against insurgency since the inception
Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, a renowned Islamic scholar has advised governors of northern States to establish an agency to identify and screen immigrants entering the region with a view to
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has described the call by Nigeria’s Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, for a national security summit as “escapist and diversionary.” He expressed his displeasure
Two soldiers were killed by suspected kidnappers at a road construction site in Ukanafun council area of Akwa Ibom. An expatriate, working with Al Madal Construction Company, was also kidnapped
President Muhammadu Buhari has observed that criminal elements are taking advantage of the focus on the North East to commit crimes in other parts of the country. He promised that
Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday said the issue of insecurity in Nigeria was getting worse under President Muhammadu Buhari’s government. Jonathan noted that the security challenges such as terror attacks,
Governor Bello Matawalle has spoken of plans to begin the establishment of the Rural Grazing Area Initiative by the Zamfara State Government. Matawalle made this known while speaking when he
Pa Ayo Arebanjo, an elder statesman and Afenifere chieftain, has reacted to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over Nigeria’s insecurity. Obasanjo had enumerated the huge security
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the National Assembly would give special budgetary attention to the three Senatorial Districts of Zamfara State in order to
The Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Prof. Ajayi Boroffice has disclosed that he can no longer travel to his home town of Oka-Akoko in Akoko
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is satisfied with the way the Nigerian Armed Forces and their allies are winning the war against terror and banditry in Nigeria in spite of
The family of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), who has been in detention since 2015, has asked the President Muhammadu Buhari led-Federal Government to respect several
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all uniform services, including security, and hospitals to patronise Nigerian Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) industries to grow the economy. The Governor of the Central
