Lagos to install 13,000 CCTV cameras

Lagos to install 13,000 CCTV cameras

The Lagos state government is set to begin installation of 13,000 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras to improve surveillance across the state. This was revealed by the commissioner of information and strategy, Steve Ayorinde at a press briefing at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa. He further revealed that 6000 additional street lights will... Read More

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August 14, 2016

10 takeaways from Garba Shehu’s tweets in defence of Pres. Buhari

The Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu on Sunday wrote an article where he defended the President, Muhammadu Buhari. Shehu wrote on a several issues ranging from the sliding economy, ‘defeat’ of the Islamic insurgent group, Boko Haram, to the fight against corruption and more. Here are 10 things we learnt… Patience is... Read More

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August 5, 2016

Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin to re-appear before police panel with documents

As the controversy surrounding the row over the padding of the 2016 budget continues, former House of Representatives’ Appropriation Committee chairman Abdulmumin Jibrin has been invited again for questioning by the Police Special Investigation Panel (SIP) to clear some grey areas in the petition. Jibrin is to appear before the panel which would be chaired... Read More

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August 5, 2016

U.S says these 20 Nigerian states are not safe to visit

The United States Department of State has issued a new travel warning to its citizens against travelling to some parts of Nigeria. The travel warning, which was posted on the website of their websites, called on the U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to the North-east where Boko Haram continues to attack soft targets. It also... Read More

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August 5, 2016

Muslim cleric who specializes in car theft, nabbed

A seasoned car thief met his waterloo when he was apprehended by men of the Lagos state Police Command after he allegedly tried to steal a Toyota Camry from a hotel in Ikotun. The suspect, a 42-year-old Islamic cleric, Rasheed Ayuba was arrested alongside Falade Igbekele, a transporter who had allegedly purchased six cars from... Read More

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July 31, 2016

OPC paid to protect Ijegun from Niger Delta militants

In an apparent reaction to the recurring nefarious activities of suspected miltants and kidnappers in the community, the Onijegun of Ijegun land in Lagos State, Oba Nureni Akinremi called a security meeting at his palace. The meeting was attended by all the chairmen of community development associations in Ijegunand the goal was to resolve the... Read More

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July 27, 2016

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Who is responsible for the security of Nigerians?

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Following the gruesome murder of Preacher Eunice Olawale by Muslim youths in Kubwa, Abuja over a week ago, the question agitating the minds of majority of Nigerians is: Who is responsible for protecting Nigerians? Law and order including human rights, safety and security and democracy form the protective fire wall for citizens... Read More

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July 27, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: MEND attack Buratai | UBA denies links to Turkey’s failed coup | Hilary Clinton makes history at DNC | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist MEND flays Army chief Buratai for ‘insensitive’ comments YNaija Some ambassadorial nominees could not recite Nigeria’s national anthem at screening YNaija Aisha Buhari is interested in the story of the chained little boy in Ogun state YNaija UBA denies any link to failed Turkey coup YNaija Dickson wins... Read More

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July 26, 2016

Amaechi, Wike, others meet over Rivers re-run elections

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi were today in attendance at a meeting to chart a course for the peaceful conduct of the forthcoming elections into the Senate and the House of Representatives in the state. The Tuesday night meeting which was reportedly convened by the Acting Inspector General of... Read More

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July 26, 2016

Priest, 2 others dead in hostage situation in France (WATCH)

A hostage situation in Normandy region of France on Tuesday, turned sour after two men armed with knives killed a priest before being shot dead by the police according to the French police. Two armed men had reportedly taken 5 hostages in a church even as the motive behind such dastardly act is still unclear.... Read More

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July 26, 2016

Armed robbers waylay bank customer, steal his N4.3m

A customer of a new generation bank was left confounded and helpless in Abuja when, as he was visiting the bank’s Kubwa branch, armed men accosted him. The man was about driving into the bank with the lump sum of N4.3 million when the robbers allegedly blocked off his car while shooting sporadically into the air.... Read More

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A Nigerian military officer directs civilians at a checkpoint along Sapele-Warr road in the Niger Delta region | Filed Photo: YNaija.com

July 20, 2016

Opinion: Amnesty or not, the Niger Delta question must be addressed

by Usman Alabi The spate of militant activities in the Niger Delta has increased, no thanks to the activities of the Niger Delta Avengers and other groups alike. Although the NDA seems to be the most outspoken of the groups given their recent activities and violence, it does not remove the fact that there are... Read More

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July 19, 2016

Lawmakers hold closed-door meeting with security chiefs over insecurity

Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Army, on Monday, had a closed-door meeting with security chiefs in the country. The meeting which was held to discus the rising insecurity cases across the Federation was attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai; the acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris; and... Read More

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July 14, 2016

DSS agent shoots unarmed woman in presence of her children

On Wednesday, in the Jere area of Kaduna, a woman was shot dead by an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the presence of her children. The woman was allegedly hit in error as the agent intended to shoot at another target whom was escaping. The agent missed his shot which hit... Read More

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July 14, 2016

Militants shoot sporadically to ‘send message’ to Delta governor (WATCH)

Niger Delta militants on Wednesday, showcased their firepower in a series of sporadic shootings into the air. The display of weapons was to send a message to the governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, Vanguard reports. The militants, who were in the company of some Nigerian military personnel at an event, shot repeatedly into the air to convey their... Read More

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July 14, 2016

Opinion: What the government should do before building a biometric database of vehicle owners

by Timi Olagunju Yesterday evening, sitting at my office (cross-legged), and relaxing from finishing a client’s job, I stumbled on a brilliant article by Victor Ewealor on Techpoint titled “The Nigerian Government is building a database of vehicle owners; it is not looking promising”, and this got me thinking and then writing. I found myself asking... Read More

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July 11, 2016

7-year-old arrested over the murder of 12-year-old boy

A 7-year old pupil, Chibuike Oramalu has been detained by the Enugu State Police Command as the principal suspect in the murder of a 12-year-old boy, Oluebube Boniface. The murder is believed to have been committed on May 29 by the juvenile suspect and according to his mother, he has been in police custody since... Read More

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July 8, 2016

EFCC to seize Fayose’s Lagos, Abuja properties

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made plans to seize some properties linked to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, according to reports. The properties believed to be on the radar of the EFCC are four duplexes on Victoria Island in Lagos State and another located at 44 Osun Crescent, Maitama, Abuja. According... Read More

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July 7, 2016

‘No man born of a woman can crush Biafra’ – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereignty State of Biafra (MASSOB) has declared that only God can crush the agitation for a Republic of Biafra. The group, on Thursday, in a statement made available to journalists in Awka by MASSOB leader, Uchenna Madu, condemned President Muhammadu Buhari’s comment that Nigeria’s unity was not negotiable. The... Read More

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July 7, 2016

‘Our members are now living in fear because of DSS harassment’ – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has condemned the constant harassment and arrest of innocent people by the Department of State Services (DSS) under the pretense that they are IPOB members. IPOB, in a statement released by its Media and Publicity Officer, Emma Powerful, called the attention of the international community to the harassment and... Read More

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July 6, 2016

For the first time in 5 years, Borno state celebrates Eid-el-Fitri openly

It’s good news in Borno state as for the first time in 5 years, residents are allowed to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitri on the streets. Because of the activities of Boko Haram terrorists, the state had barred all vehicular movements during all festivities, be it Islamic and Christian since 2011. Much to the delight of the... Read More

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July 2, 2016

Be careful to avoid bomb attack this holiday – DSS tells Nigerians

The Department of State Services (DSS) has called on Nigerians to be wary of packages and unknown persons during the period of Eid-el-Fitr celebration. According to a statement signed by the spokesman of DSS, Tony Opuiyo, the security force has intelligence reports that terrorists might attack locations with large number of people especially parks and congregations of... Read More

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July 1, 2016

Kuje prison escapees captured

The prisoners who escaped from Kuje Prison, Abuja, have allegedly been found and rearrested by security officials in the country. According to SaharaReporters, the escapees were aided by staff of the prison during their efforts to break out of jail. Sources, who spoke to the news platform, said that the apprehended men are now under... Read More

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July 1, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today DJ Obi breaks world record Popular Lagos Disc Jockey, DJ Obi, has smashed a world record on time spent DJing 2. IGP to visit Niger Delta According to media reports, the new Inspector General of Police (IGP) will visit the troubled region on Friday. 3. Mbaka... Read More

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June 27, 2016

AskCharlesOnY!: What to know about starting a business in a bad economy

By Charles Odii Week 2 of #AskCharlesOnY! Dear Charles, Question: I’m currently employed in the Financial Services Sector and I’m sure you must have heard of the recent mass sacking in the banking sector. Even though I was not affected, I have started to think critically about starting something of my own as there isn’t any... Read More

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June 27, 2016

New IG to retire 30 top police officers

It would appear that the first point of duty for the newly appointed police boss, Ibrahim Idris is to retire over 30 senior officers of the force. Ibrahim had reportedly sent a letter to the Presidency last week recommending the retirement of some top officers in the police ranks. In response to the letter, the... Read More

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June 27, 2016

This video shows police officers brutalising a man and his sympathiser (WATCH)

The police, they say is your friend. But for this man in Rivers state and his sympathiser, the police was far from friendly to them. A video posted by @Instablog9ja on Instagram shows a group of policemen assaulting and brutally beating a man while trying to force him into an open vehicle. The battering officers,... Read More

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June 23, 2016

Opinion: How Governor Dickson wrecked his state with wire-tapping

by Peresuo D. Fubara For a state governor ever vociferous and self-assured – sometimes thoughtlessly so – in the murky terrain of Nigerian politics, Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State could not have had anything short of the awesome high-tech capabilities described in a detailed 9 June, 2016 report by Premium Times. Entitled “How Governors Dickson, Okowa... Read More

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June 21, 2016

‘Integrity and respect for diversity’ | This is the new IGP’s agenda

The newly appointed acting inspector-general of police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris has promised Nigerians that he will do everything possible to give his best to Nigeria. Speaking to state house correspondents at the end of the meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, Idris promised to focus on making sure that communities are safe and the police operates with... Read More