Tag: security

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July 8, 2013

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 ...

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July 7, 2013

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 ...

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July 7, 2013

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 ...

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July 1, 2013

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 ...

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June 30, 2013

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. ...

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June 26, 2013

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 ...

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June 22, 2013

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 ...

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June 21, 2013

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 ...

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June 4, 2013

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, ...

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May 31, 2013

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, ...

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May 12, 2013

No state of emergency in Borno, Nasarawa, others – FG

by Rachel Ogbu The Presidency has declared that there would be no emergency rule in five Northern states as earlier ...

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May 6, 2013

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 ...

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May 3, 2013

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 ...

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May 3, 2013

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 ...

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May 2, 2013

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 ...

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April 30, 2013

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 ...

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April 27, 2013

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 ...

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April 6, 2013

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 ...

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April 1, 2013

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 ...

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March 29, 2013

Security to increase in the country during Easter – IG

by Chi Ibe As the Easter season approaches, security is expected to increase in the country especially around Christian groups ...

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March 11, 2013

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 ...

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January 18, 2013

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 ...

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January 9, 2013

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 ...

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January 8, 2013

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 ...

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January 5, 2013

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 ...

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December 27, 2012

Colourful sights and stunning beauties from the Calabar Carnival – See Photos

by Isi Esene It has been hailed as the best Carnival in this part of the world and we doubt ...

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December 24, 2012

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 ...

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December 23, 2012

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 ...

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December 22, 2012

Opinion: Azazi, Yakowa’s deaths: How safe is Goodluck Jonathan?

by Obinna Akukwe President Goodluck should be careful of his personal safety. This growing irritation and desperation could result in ...

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December 14, 2012

“You will see changes next year” – Pres. Jonathan promises Nigerians

by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has promised Nigerians that his government will make remarkable improvements next year. He urged ...

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