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No trespassing: There’s a heavy security presence at INEC Lagos office
by Ranti Joseph There is a beef up of security at the Lagos State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). As part of the security measures, Armoured Personnel…
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We will bring peace and security to Nigeria – GEJ assures
by Iyobosa Omoregie President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that his administration would restore peace and security to every part of the country. The President gave the assurance on Friday,…
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#Oscars2015: Why security got tighter at this year’s Academy Awards
by Chinwe Okafor The 87th edition of the Academy Awards brought about a much more tighter security following the informal release of the controversial movie, The Interview. Being the first…
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APC chieftains preempt security withdrawal, hire private guards
by James Sambo After sending out an alarm that its leaders' lives are in danger, the All Progressives Congress (APC), is said to have started making arrangements for private security.…
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Boko Haram plans to attack soft targets using livestock – NOA, DSS
by Anike Jacobs Mike Omeri, Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and coordinator of the National Information Centre, has revealed that Boko Haram is planning to attack soft targets…
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Buhari says he has just the right solution to Nigeria’s security problems
by Azubuike Azikiwe Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress restated his promise to end insecurity, if elected President in the February election. Buhari spoke at a rally held…
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Withdrawal of security aides: Court Strikes out Tambuwal’s Suit against the Federal Government
by Godwin Akanfe The suit instituted by embattled Speaker, Federal House of Representatives Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal against the Attorney General of the Federation and the Inspector General of Police…
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President Jonathan’s declaration was celebration of a national tragedy – @APCNigeria
by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a statement criticising President Goodluck Jonathan's decision to proceed with his Presidential declaration, in spite of the Monday's bombing of a…
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Court to @SpeakerTambuwal: You cannot have your security details just yet
by Godwin Akanfe The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has yesterday Friday November 7, 2014 adjourned hearing of the substantive suit and Preliminary Objection filed by the Federal Government to…
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President Jonathan’s approval rating drops in new poll
by Ubong Nduonofit The October result of the monthly NOIpolls on governance has seen the ratings of President Goodluck Jonathan drop from the high figures it recorded in the month of…
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@Hardrockyng: Will the Nigerian worker be celebrating Independence Day?
by Kolapo Olapoju On 1st October 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan announced that the Independence Day celebration would be low-key. Nigerians were not in any way perturbed nor were they…
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It’s official! Ex-VP, Atiku Abubakar drops 2015 campaign video (WATCH)
by Isi Esene With less than six months to the 2015 presidential elections the political turf is finally opening up with the official release of former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar's campaign video. The…
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$9.3m arms deal: Why South Africa seized Nigerian chartered jet
by Akan Ido There were indications yesterday that Nigeria has opened diplomatic talks with South Africa on how to resolve the stalemate on the controversial $9.3 million in seized funds. Also, the…
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Seven Boko Haram suspects nabbed in Borno
by James Sambo There was a collective sigh of relief from residents of Shaffa Town, Hawul Local Government Area of Borno as seven suspected Boko Haram members were arrested. The…
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IG deploys CPs in 21 state commands
by Aka Ido Suleiman Abba, the Acting Inspector-General of Police today made sweeping changes by deploying newly promoted Commissioners of Police to head Police Commands in 21 States. This followed the recommendation…
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Ryan Cummings: Similarities between Boko Haram and ISIS
by Ryan Cummings In recent weeks, I have fielded a number of questions regarding Boko Haram’s declaration of a caliphate and whether the sect’s actions have been inspired by that…
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UNILAG security chief killed at a drinking joint in Lagos
by Isi Esene Sunday Adejumo, the Head of Operations, Security Unit of the University of Lagos has been shot dead by men suspected to be assassins. Adejumo, 50, was killed…
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Aye Dee: Some advice for President Jonathan
by Aye Dee Can someone please advice Goodluck Jonathan to fire Aliyu Mohammed Gusau as the Minister of Defense, Sambo Dasuki as the National Security Adviser, Alex Badeh as the…
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“False, unfair & uncharitable” | Is GEJ congratulating Aregbesola or ‘subbing’ him?
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to the victory of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola in the elections which tool place yesterday in the South west state of Osun.…
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YNAIJA2015: Heavy security presence in state capital, Osogbo | #OsunDecides
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Filed Photo Security has been beefed up in Osogbo and environs by virtue of the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state. There were military checkpoints at various…
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The people’s governor! Gov. Okorocha goes biking in Imo, with tight security (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Yes Governor, we try to exercise regularly, but without the security you've got! Following the security situation in the country, Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha is apparently…
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Faced with a real Ebola threat, Nigeria and Liberia step up their game
by Kolapo Olapoju Nigeria and Liberia have taken precautionary steps to prevent the spread of Ebola to inhabitants of the countries. Arik Air has indefinitely suspended operations into Monrovia…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Hotels in Abuja to submit list of patrons to DSS, police daily
by S'ola Filani All hotels in Abuja have been directed to henceforth forward their guest list to the FCT Directorate of Department of State Services, DSS, and the FCT Police…
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Opinion: #EkitiDecided – What if the army had acted differently in Ekiti?
by Bunmi Makinwa Paradoxically, the same kind of security measures as were adopted in Ekiti can lead to different outcomes. It started like a rolling thunder. But it ended almost…
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Opinion: Wukari Crisis, security and the 2015 elections
by Catherine Angai There is no arguing that security still remains a major factor that the 2015 elections will have to contend with like no elections have before now. The…
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RED ALERT: Boko Haram plans massive attack on Abuja + what to watch out for
by Akan Ido The Federal Government today warned residents of Abuja about a possible attack by the Boko Haram Islamic sect which has declared was on the country. This was…
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Opinion: Nigeria – A nation skate-dancing on thin ice
by Qansy Salako These are hard questions from Nigerians that won’t go away. They are about progress reports on the Chibok girls rescue and general control and containment of our…
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Alkasim Abdulkadir: Jos – Rising from the vortex of twin blasts (Y! FrontPage)
by Alkasim Abdulkadir In all forms of the journalism I practice, trauma reporting is one of the most difficult as it is nearly impossible for the reporter to tear himself away…
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Opinion: How to protect soft targets from Boko Haram attacks
by Bamidele Ademola-Olateju As a step towards protection, different categories of soft targets must be identified, as it is impossible to define a “one size fits all” approach for all…
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Lai Mohammed: Nigeria – The chicken has come home to roost
by Lai Mohammed How can a people be so trampled upon, so disdained, so unloved, so abused, so oppressed, so deceived, so cheated, so raped, so robbed by an elected…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy