Non functioning streetlights in Apo D3 raises safety, security concerns as residents plead with FCT minister for intervention

Apo D3 Neighbourhood Association, Abuja, has drawn the attention of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nysom Wike, to the blackout currently experienced by the residents of the community arising from the removal of grid-powered streetlights which are yet to be replaced with solar infrastructure. According to the association, the non replacement of…

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Plans afloat to deploy retired soldiers to secure ungoverned spaces in Nigeria – FG

The federal government has unveiled plans to commission retired military officers to help secure Nigeria’s vast ungoverned spaces, including forests, as part of efforts to combat insecurity and promote economic development. This followed the inauguration of an 18-member committee by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), tasked with reclaiming ungoverned spaces for economic…

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Edo govt strengthens security in Edo Central with 10 patrol vehicles

Ten brand new patrol vehicles have been handed over to security agencies in Edo Central senatorial district towards strengthening security operations in the area. The presentation ceremony, held at Irrua, Esan Central Local Government Area, attracted traditional rulers from across Esanland, security stakeholders, political leaders and community representatives. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, during…

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Details emerge of new plan to rescue kidnapped students as DSS boss meets with Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu met late Friday night with the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Tosin Adeola Ajayi, as the federal government steps up efforts to tackle the growing wave of student abductions across the country. The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, centred on urgent security operations and fresh strategies to find…

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Minister gets death threats, tightens security over mining licence

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has had to triple the number of his personal security after receiving several death threats from individuals and companies whose mining licences were revoked for failing to comply with government regulations. He said the threats, which included text messages sent directly to his phone, became so frequent…

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Varsity orders students to vacate hostels over security

Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), a private university in Kano, has ordered its students to immediately vacate two privately-run female hostels following what it described as serious security threats and breaches of university standards. The hostels—Al-Ansar Indabo Female Students Hostels located had their approvals withdrawn by the university over issues ranging from immoral…

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Under my watch, criminal elements will not succeed in destabilizing Edo, says Okpebholo

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has declared that his watch, he would not allow criminal elements to destabilize the state. Okpebholo said this at the country home of Senator Adams Oshiomhole shortly after security meeting with political, religious, and traditional leaders, heads of security agencies on how to address the peculiar security challenges in…

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