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Boko Haram: Can we be better than ‘better than in 2015’
by Alexander O. Onukwue "Nigeria’s major cities and towns will never be held hostage by Boko Haram ever again", Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed said. "This is because the country’s…
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Boko Haram: Defeated, depleted or what exactly?
by Alexander O. Onukwue On BBC Hardtalk, Nigeria’s Army chief employed a technical dodge to backtrack on the Army’s claim in 2016 that it had defeated Boko Haram. “I don’t…
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Social media will now be dutifully monitored – Military
The Director of Defence Information, Major-General John Enenche said the activities of Nigerians on social media are now being monitored for hate speech, anti-government and anti-security information by the military.…
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Facebook launches dedicated tab for Safety Check feature
Facebook announced on Monday that it is making Safety Check easier to find on its platform. Facebook’s goal to build a safe and supportive community just got a boost as…
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What President Buhari missed, what he should expect and what we want from him
by Wareez Odunayo After 103 days in London, President Muhammadu Buhari returned to Nigeria on August 19, 2017. Buhari in his regular kaftan disembarked unaided from the Presidential aircraft,…
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After 103 days, President Buhari gives an almost uninspiring 5-minute speech
When President Buhari returned to the country on Saturday after 103 days, Nigerians rejoiced for two reasons - we don't have a president who wounded up dead in a foreign…
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President Buhari’s security team has a case to answer for allowing “supporters” throng his convoy
103 days into his medical vacation in London and President Muhammadu Buhari lands again on the soil of Nigeria. A return that was widely and aggressively clamoured for by Nigerians…
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Obstructionist Democrats must stop tampering with U.S. security – Trump
President Donald Trump has blamed Democrats for using the courts to tamper with the security of the United States. Trump, who stated this on Friday via his Twitter account labelled the Democrats…
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Opinion: Beyond the Ozubulu massacre
The test of a truly democratic society, it has been said time and again, rests on its ability to ensure the adequate protection of the lives and property of its…
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Anambra killing: Where went the watchman?
by Alexander O. Onukwue How did the shooters in the Ozubulu Massacre gain unchecked access into the building? While still in shock about the tragedy that occurred, the process of…
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Sessions to begin investigations into White House leaks this week
Attorney General Jeff sessions is set to focus on White House leaks Friday, following the appointment of the new Chief of Staff John Kelly, according to Fox. The retired General…
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Igbonla Kidnap: How safe are Lagos public schools?
by Tosin Adesina The Lagos State government under the leadership of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has set an unrivalled record in security investment within a space of two years. Billions of…
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U.S to conduct next missile test from Alaska
Following the heightening ballistic missile threats from North Korea, the United States will conduct a missile test from an island in Alaska this weekend. Spokesman for the Pentagon Capt Jeff…
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The Thread: Here’s what Buratai is up to
Yesterday, we brought to your notice discussions from Twitter NG, flagging perceived suspicious actions of the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Buratai. @beegeaglesblog presents a contrary opinion. The writer…
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President Trump gets $1.6bn requested to begin construction of Mexico border wall
Amid the negative press, President Donald Trump has been receiving since he returned from his G-20 summit trip and the present confusion surrounding his son Donald Trump Jr., this is…
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Trump administration to start building border wall prototypes in summer
According to reports, the agency overseeing U.S. border security plans will start building prototypes for President Trump’s proposed wall with Mexico later in the summer.Customs and Border Protection’s acting deputy…
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Hate speeches: Don’t play politics with security, Osinbajo tells governors
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday urged state governors not to play politics with security, as the agitation for Biafra continues to deepen. He said this at a meeting held at…
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Opinion: In Nigeria, you are on your own
“But the government refused to care for matters like this because it won’t fatten their obese pockets. Because it’s not a criterion to steal more money neither is it an…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Governor Ambode upgrades security fuel station in Alausa
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has renovated the security fuel station in Alausa, Ikeja into a state of the art station aimed at enhancing service delivery for all the vehicles used for…
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Peregrino Brimah: Jonathan actually defeated Boko Haram while Buhari mopped up
by Peregrino Brimah For posterity, it is important that we are honest in recording accounts of the day. When we are partial and political, we only do injustice to ourselves…
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UK will continue to work with Pres. Trump despite intelligence leak -Prime Minister
by Itunuoluwa Adebo Prime Minister Theresa May refused to comment Wednesday whether she had full confidence in US President Donald Trump in the wake of reports that he shared top…
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We’ve worked hard to meet the expectations of Nigerians | Buhari says in Easter message
by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari has said his administration has done its best to meet the expectations of Nigerians. Buhari, who said this on Saturday in his Easter message…
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“Gen. Flynn certainly has a story to tell” | Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn wants immunity in exchange for a testimony
By Itunuoluwa Adebo The Us House Intelligence committee investigating the Russian meddling with the US elections has been discussing inviting former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn to testify before the…
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Buhari orders Navy to protect Nigeria’s waterways
by Dolapo Adelana The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, on Monday briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on the security situation in the country. Ibas, who spoke with…
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Fulani herdsmen not behind Zaki Biam massacre – IGP
by Dolapo Adelana The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has said Fulani herdsmen did not carry out the massacre in Zaki Biam, Benue. The IGP said this on Friday…
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DSS arrest Boko Haram commanders, kidnappers
by Dolapo Adelana The Department of State Service (DSS) has arrested high profile terrorists, kidnappers and hoodlums. In a statement on Wednesday by Tony Opuiyo for the service, the agency…
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IGP deploys 350 personnel to Abuja-Kaduna road
by Azeez Adeniyi The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Friday announced the deployment of 350 armed personnel to provide security along Kaduna- Abuja Highway. Muazu Zubairu, Commissioner of Police…
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YNaija Says: The DSS is in need of urgent reform
The Department of State Security has been in the news a lot recently, and unfortunately, for the wrong reasons. First, it was the arrest of entertainment mogul Audu Maikori, taking…
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Just In: Osinbajo receives briefing from security chiefs
by Dolapo Adelana The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, is currently in a meeting with service chiefs and heads of other security agencies. The meeting which took place at the Situation…
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How to end Southern Kaduna crisis – Emir Sanusi
Emir of Kano, HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi on Wednesday said bringing an end to the crisis in Southern Kaduna will only happen when perpetrators of the crimes are brought to…
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