Security
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The Senate has called on Nigeria’s service chiefs to step aside as the country continues to grapple with security challenges. Senators made the call during plenary on Tuesday in reaction to a motion by Senator Ali Ndume. Senator Ndume moved his motion on the back of the recent ambush of soldiers in Katsina and the […]
South East Governors have mandated their various Houses of Assembly in the zone to commence enactment of state security laws that will give legal backing to the establishment of regional security in line with its joint security programme for the zone. The Governors who held joint meetings with Ohanaeze Ndigbo and other political leaders […]
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee of the Senate to look into the current security architecture of the country. At the inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday in Abuja, Senator Lawan asked the 18-member committee to recommend ways to improve the nation’s present security situation. This comes one week after […]
The Nigerian Senate has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a national security emergency. This was part of resolutions reached during plenary on Wednesday, January 29. During the session, the Upper House deliberated extensively on Nigerian security challenges with some lawmakers considering a restructuring of the current security architecture. While considering the matter, Senator Enyinnaya […]
National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has debunked claims that a security outfit launched by South-West governors, Amotekun, is a threat to national unity. Tinubu said this in a press statement on Wednesday. The statement read, “Those claiming that this limited, inoffensive addition to security threatens the Republic have taken themselves […]
The Federal Government has declared ‘Operation Amotekun’ as an illegal outfit. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Assistant, Media and Public Relations (Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice), Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu. “The setting up of the paramilitary organization called “Amotekun” is illegal and runs contrary […]
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Monday held an expanded meeting over the security challenges in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Similar meeting held last week at the office of the Senate President to address the security concerns of the FCT. “The purpose of this particular meeting is to widen the scope of […]
The House of Representatives has canvassed for more funding for the nation’s security agencies. This is the outcome of the meeting between the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila and the Service Chiefs on Monday. The matter was raised as a motion to enable the house to liaise with the executive for special funding against […]
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has re-stated his administration’s commitment towards ensuring that Lagos is crime-free. He made this known at the commissioning of 125 patrol vehicles and 35 patrol motorcycles for the use of security operatives in the state. Speaking at the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that the model thought-out 13 years […]
Imo State Government has assured contractors handling its road projects in the state that adequate security will be provided to enable them complete the ongoing construction. Speaking with Darling FM Commissioner for Works, BENJAMIN EKWUEME said the State Government will address perceived cases of insecurity in the affected areas to ensure the safety of workers […]
