Tag: Security
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Security is everybody’s business – Etsu Nupe
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, says ensuring the security of lives and property of Nigerians is everybody’s business and it is not negotiable. The Etsu Nupe spoke at his palace in Bida on Wednesday, when the newly-deployed Commissioner of Police to Niger State, Mr Monday Bala-Kuryas, paid him a courtesy call. Abubakar, who is…
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Security: COAS solicits support of traditional institution
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has urged traditional rulers across the country to use their positions of influence to support the military and other security agencies in their domains. Yahaya made the call when he visited the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, in Akure. According to a statement by the…
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Gov Lalong lauds Military, security operatives for rescuing kidnapped student
Gov. Simon Lalong has lauded the military for rescuing, Mr Kelvin Eze, a student of the King’s College, Gana Ropp, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau. Our correspondent, reports that the student was kidnapped on April 29. The governor made the commendation at the inauguration of Chairmen and Board members of parastatal agencies, commissions…
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Security situation in Yobe calls for quick response, reassessment – Gov. Buni
Yobe Governor, Mai Mala Buni, on Tuesday said the security situation in the state generally needed quick response and reassessment. Buni made his position known during an emergency security meeting in Damaturu. “We thanked God for the relative peace we now enjoy in most parts of the state. “However, the sad events in Geidam calls…
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Governors worried over attacks on security formations in Imo, Benue – Fayemi
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) express worry over recent attacks on security formations in Imo, Benue and other parts of the country. Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti and NGF Chairman, made this known briefing newsmen at the end of the forum’s meeting on Wednesday night in Abuja. “NGF members are particularly worried following what happened…
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NUJ urges Govt., security agencies to safeguard lives and property in Plateau
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),Plateau Council, has urged the government and security agencies to safeguard lives and property in the state. The council made the call in a Communique issued at the end of its Congress meeting by its Secretary, Mr Peter Amine. It also called on the State Government to ensure that all boarding schools in the…
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Army disowns video clip on security operations in Imo
The Nigerian Army has disowned a social media video clip concerning its ongoing internal security in Orlu, Imo.Col. Aliyu Yusuf, Deputy Director, Public Relations Department, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu.“The attention of the Division had been drawn to an orchestrated video clip by an unpatriotic…
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Presidency flays PDP twist of VP’s 2015 tweet on security
Sen. Babafemi Ojudu, Special Adviser on Political Matters to the President, Office of the Vice President, has decried attempt by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to twist a 2015 tweet by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Ojudu, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, also described the call by PDP Caucus’ of the House of Representatives for commencement…
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Yuletide: NSCDC promises security
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Oyo State has assured residents of the state of adequate security before, during and after Christmas and new year. NSCDC Commandant Iskilu Akinsanya for the state announced this in a statement issued in Ibadan. Akinsanya said that the corps would do the needful to protect lives…
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Actor urges FG to improve security situation in North East
An actor, Uzee Usman, has urged the federal government to intensify its efforts in finding lasting solution to the security challenges in the North-Eastern part of the country. Usman spoke in Lagos on Thursday, during the press screening of a movie, “Voiceless” at Film House Cinema, Lekki, Lagos. The actor, who is part of the…