Tag: security
Investigate my family too for terrorism, Shettima tells security agencies
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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.-…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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