Tag: security
Rivers crisis: “Northern governors were not held hostage in Port Harcourt” – State gov’t
by Isi Esene The Rivers Commissioner for Information and Communications, Ibim Semenitari has described as worrisome the actions of protesters who reportedly prevented four northern governors from exiting the Port…
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4 AIGs, 17 CPs, 174 other police officers on trial for misconduct
by Akan Ido The Disciplinary Committee of the Nigeria Police Force are currently trying 195 senior officers for various offences. Among the officers facing trial are four Assistant Inspectors General (AIGs)…
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Killers of Yobe students will burn in hell – President Jonathan
by Rachel Ogbu President Goodluck Jonathan has described the killing of over 30 students and a teacher of the Government Secondary School in Mamudo village, Yobe State, as “barbaric, horrific…
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Just In: Special Adviser to Bayelsa governor kidnapped in Rivers
by Isi Esene Olice Kememenabo, the Special Adviser on Power to the Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson has been abducted by gunmen in Rivers state. Kememenabo was reportedly kidnapped around…
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Heartbreaking story: How gunmen massacred innocent Yobe students – Commissioner
by Akan Ido The Yobe Governor, Ibrahim Gaidam has ordered that all secondary schools in the state be closed down from Monday, July 8 till September when the new academic…
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Opinion: Jonathan, Ameachi and the voodoo scare
by Wale Odunsi I deduced a comic from that encounter; what if the President was scared that Amaechi might have some portion of Juju (Voodoo) with him? Sometime last year,…
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Opinion: Exposing the lies peddled by the UNIUYO Senate
by David Israel For the avoidance of doubt, the University of Uyo does not post students’ result online. Somebody lied. I woke up today to a press release from the Senate of…
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Kayode Komolafe: Is anyone listening to Gov. Shettima?
by Kayode Komolafe Whether in the Sahel or in the creeks what the crisis confronting the Nigerian state requires is a fundamental resolution. The solution should be holistic. After the…
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Salihu Tanko Yakasai: Nigeria needs many more State of Emergencies (Y! Politico)
by Salihu Tanko Yakasai All in all, our primary concern is the safety of our people. When we criticize GEJ it is not because we hate him, it is simply…
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It gets worse: “Amaechi is a tyrant and a dictator” – Rivers CP fires back
by Akan Ido The Rivers state commissioner of police, Joseph Mbu, has dared anyone to embark on a street protest without obtaining police clearance. Mbu who was speaking with newsmen…
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Terrorism: US puts $7 million bounty on Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau
by Akan Ido The United States yesterday placed a $7m bounty on the leader of the Boko Haram Islamic sect, Abubakar Shekau. This is in its bid to assist Nigeria…
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Frank Mba: This is how the media should report terrorism and violent crimes
by Frank Mba Perhaps the most worrisome is the tendency of some media practitioners to engage in sensationalism and emotionalism, all in a bid to promote sales and profit in…
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No state of emergency in Borno, Nasarawa, others – FG
by Rachel Ogbu Photo: viewnaija The Presidency has declared that there would be no emergency rule in five Northern states as earlier speculated. Special Adviser to the President on Media…
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Toni Kan: Before I am kidnapped
by Toni Kan We must participate in securing our selves or the next time you open the newspaper it might be your own face you see in the metro section…
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Lagos environment task force arrest pregnant women, nursing mothers, 178 other suspects (PICTURED)
by Isi Esene Officials of the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and Special Offences arrested 183 suspected criminals in locations regarded as flashpoints yesterday. The suspects were rounded up…
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Gunmen in 50 vehicles destroy public buildings, telecom masts in Borno
by Akan Ido The violence in the Northern part of the country continued yesterday with reports that hundreds of gunmen in a convoy of over fifty vehicles attacked Marte Local Government…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Politics of insecurity – The vindication of Vincent Azie
by Olusegun Adeniyi Because the report was so thorough and comprehensive, the Federal Government resorted to technicalities to rubbish Azie who was unceremoniously eased out of the system. On February…
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Battle ready: “We are in a trying moment” – Jonathan commissions 7 helicopters, 500 patrol vans & more
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday in Abuja commissioned seven helicopters, 500 patrol vans, and armoured personnel vehicles signifying his government's redoubled efforts at combating crime in the country. The…
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We got this: Why FG blocked installation of security cameras in Lagos
by Isi Esene The Lagos Safe City Project initiated by the Lagos State Government which involves the installation of solar-powered closed circuit cameras in strategic locations around the city may…
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War against Boko Haram: 100 cars with tinted glass impounded by Police in Makurdi
by Rachel Ogbu Up to about 100 vehicles with tinted glass were seized yesterday by policemen from Ankpa Ward D Police Station in Makurdi, Benue State. The Public Relations Officer of…
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The King of Hip Hop: Jay-Z spotted on the streets of New York (PHOTOS)
Mr. Carter, a.k.a. Jay-Z, has been keeping things low key while his wife gets us all ready for her performances. The 42-year-old rapper was recently spotted heading into The Bowery Hotel…
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Security to increase in the country during Easter – IG
by Chi Ibe Inspector-General-of-Police-Mr_-Mohammed-Abubakar As the Easter season approaches, security is expected to increase in the country especially around Christian groups and gatherings. In this regards, the Inspector-General of Police,…
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Finally: Lagos gov’t re-opens Ladipo market
by Isi Esene The Lagos State Government has reopened the Ladipo market which was closed on February 25 over environmental offences. In a statement released by the ministry of environment…
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Terrorism: 4 dead, 5 arrested as JTF repels another attack in Kano
by Isi Esene Men of the Joint Military Task Force in Kano yesterday repelled an attack by unknown gunmen at its Mariri check-point, killing two of them and capturing five.…
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IGP blames Nigeria’s security challenges on ‘oil politics’
Mohammed Abubakar, the Inspector General of Police has blamed the current insecurity problem in the country on the inordinate scramble for the dividends of Nigeria's oil wealth. The IGP said…
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Anti-bomb security check disrupts traffic near MMA, travellers resort to trekking
by Daniel Anozie Air travellers have lamented the long delays following resumed security checks by the police anti-bomb squad near the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. Security…
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Temie Giwa: Befriending the Nigerian police (Y! FrontPage)
by Temie Giwa The stories of killings, tortures, and extortion against the Nigerian police are so many that it is almost a cliché to mention these. Nigerians are generally not…
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Colourful sights and stunning beauties from the Calabar Carnival – See Photos
Beautiful lady in an exotic costume by Isi Esene It has been hailed as the best Carnival in this part of the world and we doubt anyone can dispute that.…
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Xmas: FG uncovers plot to attack 10 states, recalls SSS officers on leave
Barely 24 hours and few days to the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Federal Government has uncovered secret plots by the Islamic extremist group popularly known as Boko Haram…
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Joachim MacEbong: False patriots with thin skins
The attitude of Nigerians to criticism from foreigners is similar to what might go on in a dysfunctional marriage... The inspiration for this particular train of thought - if I…
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