Friday and Monday declared public holidays by FG

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that Friday 7 and Monday 10 April 2023 will be public holidays to celebrate Easter. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, in a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday. In the statement, Aregbesola urged Christians to observe the virtues of Jesus Christ, such... Read More

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Easter, FG, Friday, Monday, Public holidays, Raufu Aregbesola, security

March 8, 2023

Your safety, security remains priority – Sanwo-Olu tells Igbo traders; Nollywood actor Fadeyi Oloro dies | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Your safety, security remains priority – Sanwo-Olu tells Igbo traders Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured Igbo traders in his state that their safety and security remain his priority. Sanwo-Olu said this on Tuesday... Read More

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Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Babajide Sanwo-Olu., BVAS, court order, dogs, election manipulation, Fadeyi Oloro, Gubernatorial election, Igbo traders, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), lagos state, nollywood actor, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), police, polling units, reconfiguration, security

February 23, 2023

Don’t renew subscription to suffering – Peter Obi to Nigerians; CBN denies plans to shut down banking services | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Don’t renew subscription to suffering – Peter Obi to Nigerians Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has described the forthcoming general election as a “make-or-break moment” for Nigeria. Obi, in a post... Read More

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December 23, 2022

FG has made great strides in security, anti-corruption efforts, and others – Buhari

The Federal Government claims that, since 2015, great progress has been made across the three main tenets of the current government. The three main tenets were corruption prevention, economic growth, and increased security. President Muhammadu Buhari declared this on Thursday night at the Ebonyi Maiden Honours Awards at the state Ecumenical Centre in Abakaliki. Prof.... Read More

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Abakaliki, anti-corruption, awards, David Umahi, Ebonyi State, FG, Goodluck Jonathan, President Muhammadu Buhari, security

December 14, 2022

Buhari to receive award on peace and security; Obi disappointed over scanty participants at Kogi rally | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari to receive award on peace and security Obi disappointed over scanty participants at Kogi rally Nigeria, India to share intelligence on drug trafficking syndicates Judge orders release and payment of N50 million to supporter of Nnamdi Kanu 105 stranded Nigerians return from Chad Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are... Read More

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March 25, 2018

“I am jubilating because my daughter did not renounce Christ” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week

Joy and relief, puzzles and subsisting fear were the emotions with which we began the past week following the Dapchi girls’ return. That event and others gave us the top ten quotes from the week: Nata Sharibu 104 of the kidnapped girls from Dapchi were returned. Five died and one, Leah Sharibu, was retained by... Read More

Thinking Through

Dapchi girls, lai mohammed, security

March 21, 2018

Dapchi girls return, but five are dead: Here is what we know and want to know

The Presidency has confirmed that at least 101 of the 110 girls abducted from a secondary school in Dapchi Yobe state on the 19th of February this year have been returned. Various local and international media reported from early Wednesday morning that the abductors had returned the school girls to the Dapchi school premises from... Read More

Thinking Through

boko haram, Dapchi girls, security

December 29, 2017

I brought back hope and sanity to Rivers – Amaechi

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said the people of Rivers State were living in fear when he took over as governor of the state. Amaechi, in a statement on Friday said he stayed awake to fight insecurity in the state. What he said: “Don’t forget when I became the governor, the people were living... Read More

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fear, Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi, sanity, security

December 5, 2017

Isime Esene: Dear Inspector General, we want you to #EndSARS, not re-organise it

by Isime Esene After days of social media outrage against the police Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the Force high command led by Ibrahim Idris, the Inspector General of Police finally made a pronouncement yesterday restructuring the squad and also announcing plans to organise training programs to further educate his men. [In case you missed... Read More

Thinking Through

#EndSARS, Ibrahim Idris, police brutality, restructuring, SARS Madness, security

November 16, 2017

The Thread: This is why Governors need state police

Days to the gubernatorial election in Anambra state, Governor Willie Obiano announced that his security aides had been withdrawn. This was Tuesday, 14th November. It took Buhari ordering the IGP to restore Obiano’s aides after the latter complained to the President directly, while receiving him at Awka yesterday, for the situation to be resolved. Always... Read More

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Buhari, governors, Nigera, security, state politics, The Thread

November 16, 2017

Nigeria remains committed to peace in West Africa – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, said that Nigeria remained committed to the peace, security and territorial integrity of neighbouring countries in the sub region – West Africa. Osinbajo stated this while receiving a Special Envoy of the Cameroonian President, Rene Sadi, who is also Cameroon’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja,... Read More

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peace, Rene Sadi, security, West Africa, Yemi Osinbajo

October 21, 2017

Even the opposition is aware of my achievement in security – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said even the opposition is aware that his administration had degraded the Boko Haram sect. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President spoke during a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Shahid Khakan Abbasi of Pakistan, on the margins of the... Read More

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achievement, boko haram, President Muhammadu Buhari, security

October 2, 2017

Fulfill your promise to Nigerians on security, Atiku urges President Buhari

A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has urged President Muhammadu Buhari’s government to urgently fulfil its promise of providing adequate security for all Nigerians. Atiku was reacting to an online report, which alleged that one of the freed Chibok girls attempted suicide because she was being forced to attend ABTI Schools – owned by Atiku. This... Read More

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atiku abubakar, Chibok girls, President Muhammadu Buhari, security

September 26, 2017

Reuben Abati: Open letter to Nnamdi Kanu

by Reuben Abati Dear Nnamdi Kanu, We have never met. I only know you by reputation and I have had cause in the last year to write on your activities within the public arena and offer my own views about you, your persona, and your interventions in the Nigerian debate.... Read More

Opinion

IPOB, MASSOB, Nnamdi Kanu, security

September 16, 2017

Operation Python Dance II: PMB, should we fear for the week ahead?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The week ahead is going to be crucial for Nigeria. The President, Muhammadu Buhari, will be away at the United Nations General Assembly, the Senate has proceeded on recess, and the military operation Python Dance II will proceed. IPOB, according to the military will be treated like a militant terrorist organisation.... Read More

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Buhari, IPOB, nigeria, Nigerian Army, security, Story of the day

September 16, 2017

Charly Boy: Mr President, why should Nigeria spoil in your hand?

My president, I bare my heart out in this letter with great respect and humility. Often times I wonder if you read any of my open letters. However, I write this open letter so fellow Nigerians will understand the ache in my heart. I was about 17yrs during the Nigerian civil war. My youth was... Read More

Opinion

Charly Boy, IPOB, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, opinion, Politics, security, south east

September 16, 2017

Poetry: Let us burn Nigeria down

by Soyombo Ayomikun Let us burn Nigeria down 1. So the ethnic deceptions Can end, So we can greedily share Nigeria Once and for all And part with her ashes, Ashes that definitely will be Bitter and Nauseating, Let us burn Nigeria Down 2. So the ‘oil tribes’ Can drink their oil Alone, So... Read More

Opinion

nigeria, Poetry, secession, security

September 16, 2017

Festus Ogun: Why it is illegal for the military to declare IPOB a terrorist organisation

by Festus Ogun The Defence Headquarters has labelled the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) a “militant terrorist organisation”. This was made known yesterday in Abuja in a statement by Gen. John Enenche, the Director, Defence Information. IPOB is an organisation that got its mandate from the Constitution. Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of... Read More

Opinion

Constituttional law, IPOB, nigeria, opinion, security, terrorism

September 16, 2017

Dele Momodu: Our dear Army, please cool temper

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, let me confess my admiration for security forces generally. It is not just because of the cleanliness and crispiness of their uniform or the famed discipline that they imbue in their members. It is because I find their job too risky. I often wonder why any man or woman would... Read More

Opinion

Dele Momodu, IPOB, Nigerian Army, Nnamdi Kanu, opinion, security

September 15, 2017

The Thread: “I owe Igbos a duty not to be misled” | Kayode Ogundamisi explains his OPC struggle

TwitterNG came for Kayode Ogundamisi today, armed with receipts of his OPC past, in response to what seemed like a continuous aggression against Nnamdi Kanu and his group, IPOB. The receipts showed that Ogundamisi at some point agitated for a Yoruba nation, same way Nnamdi Kanu has been doing in recent times. What’s more, he... Read More

Opinion

IPOB, Kayode Ogundamisi, Nnamdi Kanu, OPC, Politics, security, social media, The Thread

September 15, 2017

The Thread: Kayode Ogundamisi was once an Nnamdi Kanu | TwitterNG shows receipts

Kayode Ogundamisi is one of TwitterNG’s overlords. According to his Twitter bio, he is Canary! The Producer|Host of PolitrickswithKO; a commentator on Nigeria & Inter-Politics, and anti-corruption campaigner. Mr Ogundamisi has been quite taken with Nnamdi Kanu’s activities for a good minute; he’s usually seen tweeting about hate speeches the “Supreme Leader” delivered in the... Read More

Opinion

Abia State, IPOB, Kayode Ogundamisi, Nnamdi Kanu, OPC, Politics, security, The Thread, TwitterNG, We have your Receipts

September 15, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: IPOB, Boko Haram and President Buhari’s hypocrisy

by Peregrino Brimah Nigeria is full of hypocrites. Our activists, our mainstream media, our traditional leaders and our government. In June of 2013, the Nation bore the headline, “Buhari faults clampdown on Boko Haram members.” Quoting the article, “He (Buhari) accused the government of killing and destroying their houses while the Niger Delta militants were given... Read More

Opinion

boko haram, Buhari's hypocrisy, IPOB, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Peregrino Brimah, Politics, security

September 15, 2017

The Thread: This is what the Nigerian Army is doing to Igbos in the East

In case you are not aware, the Nigerian Army did not go to Abia state to play. They mean business with Operation Python Dance II, but just what type of business they mean is rather unclear. Are they there to arrest Nnamdi Kanu for violating his bail terms? If yes, how is that the Army’s... Read More

Opinion

Abia State, nigeria, Nigerian Army, Nnamdi Kanu, Operation Python Dance, security, The Thread

September 15, 2017

Buhari has not disappointed me…we should encourage him – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said President Muhammadu Buhari has not disappointed him. Obasanjo said this in an interview with Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s chief international correspondent on Thursday. He said the President should be encouraged to do more and given credit for his successes. “President Buhari has not disappointed me. Yes, he is fighting corruption, he... Read More

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corruption, disappoint, encourage, nigeria, Okusegun Obasanjo, President Muhammadu Buhari, security

September 9, 2017

Aba Prison Break: Who needs the fear of God in police work?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Giving reasons for dismissing six policemen who were involved in a jail break, the Commissioner of Police for Abia State, Mr Adeleye Oyebade said: “I believe in policing with the fear of God and all I have said in this case is nothing but the truth because I want to make... Read More

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Aba Prison break, corruption, nigerian police, security, Story of the day

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Friday and Monday declared public holidays by FG

Your safety, security remains priority – Sanwo-Olu tells Igbo traders; Nollywood actor Fadeyi Oloro dies | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Don’t renew subscription to suffering – Peter Obi to Nigerians; CBN denies plans to shut down banking services | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Olaniyan: Except Tinubu, no presidential candidate should receive more than 25% of votes in the South-West Zone; Court rejects DSS terrorist, economic crime charges against Emefiele | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG has made great strides in security, anti-corruption efforts, and others – Buhari

Buhari to receive award on peace and security; Obi disappointed over scanty participants at Kogi rally | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

“I am jubilating because my daughter did not renounce Christ” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week

Dapchi girls return, but five are dead: Here is what we know and want to know

I brought back hope and sanity to Rivers – Amaechi

Isime Esene: Dear Inspector General, we want you to #EndSARS, not re-organise it

The Thread: This is why Governors need state police

Nigeria remains committed to peace in West Africa – Osinbajo

Even the opposition is aware of my achievement in security – Buhari

Fulfill your promise to Nigerians on security, Atiku urges President Buhari

Reuben Abati: Open letter to Nnamdi Kanu

Operation Python Dance II: PMB, should we fear for the week ahead?

Charly Boy: Mr President, why should Nigeria spoil in your hand?

Poetry: Let us burn Nigeria down

Festus Ogun: Why it is illegal for the military to declare IPOB a terrorist organisation

Dele Momodu: Our dear Army, please cool temper

The Thread: “I owe Igbos a duty not to be misled” | Kayode Ogundamisi explains his OPC struggle

The Thread: Kayode Ogundamisi was once an Nnamdi Kanu | TwitterNG shows receipts

Peregrino Brimah: IPOB, Boko Haram and President Buhari’s hypocrisy

The Thread: This is what the Nigerian Army is doing to Igbos in the East

Buhari has not disappointed me…we should encourage him – Obasanjo

Aba Prison Break: Who needs the fear of God in police work?

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