Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima has called on security agencies to investigate his family too in the efforts to identify sympathizers of terrorist group, Boko Haram. Shettima stated this in a state broadcast on Friday. He urged the security operatives to investigate everyone, stating that there was no sacred cow in the fight against terrorism.... Read More

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January 28, 2017

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Facebook is introducing Privacy Basics to protect information

Facebook has introduced an all new Privacy Basics to make it easier for its users to find tools for controlling their information on Facebook. Privacy Basics features improved functionality and top topics based on users most frequently asked questions about privacy and security. Built using user’s feedback, everything is organized so that information about protecting... Read More

Abuja airport closure: IGP orders police escorts for travellers

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has ordered the deployment of 300 police personnel to the Abuja-Kaduna highway. The policemen are to escort travellers, following the closure of the Abuja International airport and diversion of flights to the Kaduna Airport. The IGP also ordered the deployment of three helicopters to carry out aerial surveillance of... Read More

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Abuja airport closure, Air surveillance, Ibrahim Idris, Kaduna airport, police, police escort, security

January 19, 2017

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Pres. Buhari meets with Service Chiefs before proceeding on annual leave

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with Service Chiefs ahead of his trip to the United Kingdom for his annual leave. In a statement via his personal Twitter account, Mr. President said he met with the security chiefs, as his administration tackles security issues across the country. “Before leaving I met with the Security Chiefs.... Read More

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January 12, 2017

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Just In: Pres. Buhari in closed-door meeting with security chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding a closed-door meeting with security chiefs. The reason for the meeting remains unknown as at the time of filing this report. According to the Twitter handle of the Presidency, @NGRPresident, those attending the meeting include the National Security Adviser, Service Chiefs, Heads of Intelligence Agencies, IG Police and the... Read More

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January 3, 2017

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The Thread: Even foreign diplomats are experiencing Operation Python Dance

On my trip through the East this holiday, the number of checkpoints from the Onitsha bridge was simply alarming. More often than not, these checkpoints were situated every 100 kilometers. Naturally, the gridlock that ensued as a result was on another scale. And when we approached the soldiers manning the posts, they would always ask... Read More

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December 26, 2016

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SPECIAL EDITORIAL: It appears Pres. Buhari doesn’t understand that things have fallen apart

Most people who voted in Buhari in 2015, if asked about the situation of things at present, would say it is not a reality they had expected. Things have either been the same or gone downhill since the general elections in 2015. In Buhari’s defence, not everything he caused, but everything he had the opportunity... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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December 26, 2016

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Analysis: Under Buhari, Nigeria has gone full circle – back to where we started

by Wale Atanda Less than 48 hours after President Buhari announced that Boko Haram had been defeated and driven out of its stronghold in the infamous Sambisa Forest, two suicide bombers attacked a busy market in Maiduguri, Borno State. While one successfully detonated his suicide vest, the other was apprehended before he could do the... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

Abubakar Shekau, boko haram, Bomb, Borno, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, Politics, security, Wale Atanda

December 19, 2016

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Opinion: Who is corrupt – Magu, Daura, all of the above?

Peregrino Brimah It can’t be none of the above. It’s either Lawal Daura is right and EFCC boss Ibrahim Magu is a corrupt man, or Daura is corruptly accusing Magu of corruption in order to jeopardise the corruption war. Or both of them are corrupt. So as more Nigerians slowly become wailers, I throw this... Read More

Opinion

Buhari, EFCC, ibrahim magu, Lawal Daura, nigeria, security

December 12, 2016

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Osinbajo assures Nigerians of protection in worship centres

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that of government’s protection in their places of worship and ensure that they practised their chosen faith in freedom. Osinbajo gave the assurance on Monday at the Christian Centre during the Service of Nine Lessons Christmas Carol tagged ‘Celebrating Jesus, The Light’ taken from the book of John... Read More

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December 9, 2016

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Army deploys troops to flash points for Rivers re-run

Ahead of Saturday’s legislative re-run elections in Rivers, the Nigerian Army on Friday directed the deployment of troops to flash points. The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Port Harcourt, Maj.- Gen. Kasimu Abdulkarim, gave the order while addressing officers and soldiers at the Divisional Headquarters in Port Harcourt. Abdulkarim said the directive was to forestall... Read More

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December 1, 2016

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Security situation in the Northeast has improved – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the security situation in Northern Nigeria has increased significantly following supports gotten from G-7 members. He said this when he received the Letter of Credence of the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, William Stuart Symington, at the State House, Abuja according to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser... Read More

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November 7, 2016

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Opinion: Lt. Col. Abu Ali: Painful death of a gallant soldier

by Michael Jegede The news of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali, said to be the most gallant commander and efficient fighter in the Nigerian Army’s battle to crush the members of the dreaded Boko Haram sect, was received with pang of shock, tears, anguish and lamentations by Nigerians. It was really shocking... Read More

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October 28, 2016

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Security heightened in Daura as Buhari’s daughter weds

The marriage of Fatima, second daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari brought tight security to the ancient city of Daura in Katsina state. Security operatives were seen in and around the residence of the president on Mai’adua road in Daura town. An Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was stationed at the junction linking to the residence of the... Read More

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October 25, 2016

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This is the speech by Goodluck Jonathan that everyone is talking about (READ)

Former president Goodluck Jonathan on Monday said he ‘worked for the next generation’ during his time as president. Jonathan said this while delivering a speech to students of Oxford University in the United Kingdom. Read full speech below: BEING A SPEECH BY DR. GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, FORMER PRESIDENT, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT: “A CONVERSATION... Read More

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October 14, 2016

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What VP Yemi Osinbajo told the 21 released #ChibokGirls

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday received 21 Chibok girls who were released by terrorist sect, Boko Haram in Abuja. Before receiving them Minister of Information Lai Mohammed had given details of how the Federal Government secured their release. While addressing the young girls Osinbajo said the Federal Government will “see to it that everything... Read More

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October 12, 2016

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Buhari to visit Germany over security, economy

President Muhammadu Buhari will from Thursday hold talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during an official viist to the European country. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. According to the statement, Buhari who will be accompanied by Governors Kashim... Read More

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September 28, 2016

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We will deal decisively with killer herdsmen – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says the Nigerian Army is fully committed to dealing with the menace of killer herdsmen across the country. Buratai said this while fielding questions from the FCT chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). The Army Chief reiterated the commitment of the army in routing out insurgents... Read More

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boko haram, Killer herdsmen, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, Nigerian Army, Nigerian Union of Journalists, peace, security

September 27, 2016

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#30Days30Voices: ‘Those managing our economy are below average’ | ‘Govt has to do more on security’

The present administration has been scored high in the aspect of security, especially in the fight against terrorist group, Boko Haram. Even world leaders have commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts in ‘decimating’ the sect. But can the same be said of the economy of the country? Nigerians have been lamenting on the sliding... Read More

#30days30voices, economy, security

September 23, 2016

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Leave Benue or face the consequences, Buratai warns killer herdsmen

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has ordered criminals disguising as herdsmen to leave Benue immediately or face the consequences. Buratai said this on Thursday at a cocktail party and command performance held in his honour at the Banquet Hall of Benue People’s House. He said the Nigerian Army will do all in... Read More

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September 17, 2016

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Buhari to meet with Obama over economy, security

President Muhammadu Buhari will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama in New York on Tuesday to discuss security and economic changes, the White House said Friday. The meeting will be on the sidelines of the 71st UN General session, which will be attended by President Buhari. The two leaders will also discuss the government’s efforts in the fight... Read More

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September 16, 2016

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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XII: Death antidote

by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram. But we have largely only heard a single story. Sending a reporter across 7 cities, we tell a more complete story – personal tales of... Read More

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#northeaststories, boko haram, Borno, chibok, Chibok girls, Eromo Egbejule, Kashim Shettima, maiduguri, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, north-east, Rotimi Amaechi, Sandra Bernard, security, sticky, we survived boko haram

September 14, 2016

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Journalists covering security issues in the North-east should seek permission – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has advised journalists seeking to cover events in the Northeast to seek authorisation from military authorities. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar. Abubakar said that the approval was necessary because the practice has the possibility of jeopardising the ongoing... Read More

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September 13, 2016

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[The Presidential Blog]: The President will address the 71st UNGA; and I’ve written his speech

I’ll be the first to admit that my heading is a little misleading. It’s for good reason. This is an urgent message the President needs to see before his session at the 71st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Fingers crossed hoping it will get to him. The President will be in New York this week and... Read More

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September 13, 2016

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5 products you didn’t know were imported from Pakistan

Last week, the trade between Nigeria and Pakistan hit a $1 billion mark. The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Nigeria, His Excellency Umer Farooq revealed this at a Defence Day event organised in Abuja last Wednesday. Considering that Pakistan ‘broke away’ from India years ago, imagine our shock when this was revealed to the... Read More

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September 5, 2016

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Edo guber poll: NYSC worried over safety of corps members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday has said corps members need to be protected during the Edo governorship election, scheduled for Saturday. The call was made by the Director-General, NYSC, Brigadier-Gen. Sule Kazaure during courtesy visits which he paid to various security agencies in Benin on Monday. The NYSC boss visited 4 Mechanised... Read More

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August 28, 2016

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Buhari in Kenya: What’s really weighing on his mind?

President Muhammadu Buhari has been in Kenya for the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), slated to come to an end today. Some were angry about the President travelling yet again but we wonder if those people have not been paying attention to how generous Japan has been to us lately. Of... Read More

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August 24, 2016

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Buhari meets Borno and Zamfara state governors (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with governors of Borno and Zamfara state at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock. Governors Kashim Shettima and Governors Abdulaziz Yari arrived the President’s office this afternoon. Details of the meeting is yet to be known. However President Buhari may have called the governors to discuss issues bothering on security... Read More

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August 24, 2016

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A timeline: All the important things John Kerry has said and done since he arrived Nigeria

by Tolu Omoyeni United States Secretary of State, John Kerry is on a visit to Africa to discuss counter terrorism and human rights issues in the region. He has been in Nigeria for two days and has paid a visit to the Sultan of Sokoto and President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja. Here’s a timeline of... Read More

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August 23, 2016

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My promise on Boko Haram will be fulfilled – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said he has not forgotten his promises to Nigerian as regards security and the Boko Haram terrorist group, vowing to fulfill them. Buhari who was represented by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo said this when he launched the revised National Counter Terrorism Strategy (NACTEST) developed by the Office of the National... Read More

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Investigate my family too for terrorism, Shettima tells security agencies

Facebook is introducing Privacy Basics to protect information

Abuja airport closure: IGP orders police escorts for travellers

Pres. Buhari meets with Service Chiefs before proceeding on annual leave

Just In: Pres. Buhari in closed-door meeting with security chiefs

The Thread: Even foreign diplomats are experiencing Operation Python Dance

SPECIAL EDITORIAL: It appears Pres. Buhari doesn’t understand that things have fallen apart

Analysis: Under Buhari, Nigeria has gone full circle – back to where we started

Opinion: Who is corrupt – Magu, Daura, all of the above?

Osinbajo assures Nigerians of protection in worship centres

Army deploys troops to flash points for Rivers re-run

Security situation in the Northeast has improved – Buhari

Opinion: Lt. Col. Abu Ali: Painful death of a gallant soldier

Security heightened in Daura as Buhari’s daughter weds

This is the speech by Goodluck Jonathan that everyone is talking about (READ)

What VP Yemi Osinbajo told the 21 released #ChibokGirls

Buhari to visit Germany over security, economy

We will deal decisively with killer herdsmen – Buratai

#30Days30Voices: ‘Those managing our economy are below average’ | ‘Govt has to do more on security’

Leave Benue or face the consequences, Buratai warns killer herdsmen

Buhari to meet with Obama over economy, security

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XII: Death antidote

Journalists covering security issues in the North-east should seek permission – DHQ

[The Presidential Blog]: The President will address the 71st UNGA; and I’ve written his speech

5 products you didn’t know were imported from Pakistan

Edo guber poll: NYSC worried over safety of corps members

Buhari in Kenya: What’s really weighing on his mind?

Buhari meets Borno and Zamfara state governors (PHOTOS)

A timeline: All the important things John Kerry has said and done since he arrived Nigeria

My promise on Boko Haram will be fulfilled – Buhari

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