Tag: Insecurity

‘Unregulated foreign influence in media contributing to insecurity’ – NUJ

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NUJ on insecurity

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has raised concerns that unchecked access by foreign entities to Nigeria’s media landscape is emerging as a factor exacerbating the country’s security challenges. Speaking on Friday in Abuja during the second day of the National Security Summit jointly organised by the NUJ and the Department of State Services (DSS), the union’s National President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya-Abdullahi, called for greater oversight of foreign participation in the media sector. The summit, themed: ‘Media and Security Agencies as Partners in Nation Building’, brought together journalists, security experts…

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“Stop blaming the North; insecurity is now a national crisis” – Ex-Generals to Nigerians

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Ex Generals to Nigerians

Retired military officers, led by Brig.-Gen. Isma’ila Abdullahi (rtd), have warned that terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping are no longer “northern problems” but a nationwide threat.  Speaking on Thursday in Kaduna, in honour of the Late Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar, who died in bandits’ captivity in Katsina, the ex-generals called narratives blaming the North “divisive and counter-productive”.   The group questioned “selective outrage” and cited rising attacks across all regions, saying: “Can any part of this nation remain unconcerned by the current onslaught?”. They urged the 19 northern states governors to create…

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Insecurity: 20 killed in fresh Kebbi attack

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Fresh Kebbi attack

Fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation have emerged following the killing of at least 20 people in Fasken Rafi village, Arewa local government area of Kebbi State, during an attack by suspected Lakurawa insurgents.  The assault reportedly occurred on Sunday, and was described by residents as one of the most coordinated attacks on the community in recent times. The attack comes amid growing national anxiety over persistent killings, kidnappings, and banditry across several parts of the country. Kebbi State officials confirmed the incident, prompting the state government to dispatch…

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June 12 protest: Falana, CSOs rally Nigerians against hardship, insecurity

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Falana, CSOs rally against hardship

…As UAD calls for mass action Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana and a coalition of civil society organisations have intensified mobilisation for a nationwide protest scheduled for June 12, urging Nigerians to take to the streets over worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and what they describe as failures in governance. The planned demonstration, slated for today which coincides with Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration, is expected to be held in major cities across the country and is aimed at drawing attention to rising cases of kidnapping, violent attacks, unemployment, inflation, and the…

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Regional groups demand urgent action, as insecurity fuels State Police debate

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Regional groups demand

Growing concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation have intensified calls for the establishment of state police, with several regional and socio-political groups urging the Federal Government to take decisive action against rising kidnappings, banditry, terrorism, and violent attacks across the country. The groups warned that continued insecurity is forcing many communities to consider self-defence measures as criminal elements increasingly target rural and urban areas. They argued that the current centralized policing structure has struggled to respond effectively to local security threats and advocated for state-controlled police formations to improve intelligence…

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Insecurity: “Terrorism has drastically reduced” – Defence Minister

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Defence Minister on terrorism

…Rates performance 70% Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, says terrorism has significantly reduced across Nigeria, rating the country’s overall security performance at between 65 and 70 percent. He made this known during an interview yesterday, noting that no nation is completely free from crime and criminality. According to him, although incidents of terrorism and kidnapping still occur, the security situation has improved considerably compared to previous years. Musa attributed a large part of the security challenges to the erosion of family values and poor social orientation, adding that many perpetrators…

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Plateau: Gov. Mutfwang reveals state’s sponsors of insecurity 

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Mutfwang reveals state's sponsors

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has opined that desperate politicians are responsible for the recurring insecurity and attacks in the state. Mutfwang made allegations while addressing a group of journalists who paid him a courtesy call at the Government House in Jos on Tuesday. Mutfwang said the issues of terrorists and bandits unleashing violence in several communities and killing innocent people always happen during election periods, and desperate politicians sponsor it. While referencing the Dogo Nahawa crisis on March 7, 2010, where over 1,000 people were massacred by armed terrorists,…

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Tinubu declares National Emergency on insecurity, poverty

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Tinubu declares National Emergency

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared insecurity and poverty as national emergencies, describing them as serious threats to jobs, productivity, and overall national stability. The President made this known in his goodwill message to workers during the May Day celebration held at Eagle Square, Abuja. He was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Tinubu stressed that the twin challenges of insecurity and poverty continue to weaken livelihoods and undermine economic confidence. “There cannot be decent work where workers fear for their lives or where…

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“Insecurity, next phase of our struggle” – Tinubu tells VP, Govs.

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Tinubu tells VP, Govs.

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday in Lagos, said his administration will intensify efforts to tackle the challenges of insecurity across various parts of the country, assuring that the safety and well-being of citizens featured at the meetings held in the United Kingdom. President Tinubu, who hosted the Vice-President Kashim Shettima and 23 state governors at his Lagos home for the Eid el-Fitr, said that he had followed up on support for modern security interventions with French President, Emmanuel Macron. He said: “Your presence here today and the number show your sincerity,…

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Edo shuts schools over security concerns

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Edo shuts schools

The Edo State government has announced a suspension of second-term resumption for schools across Edo-Central senatorial district following recent unrest in Ekpoma. The decision affects both public and private educational institutions in the district and comes in the wake of a violent protest triggered by growing concerns over frequent kidnappings in the area. Recall that last week’s demonstration in Ekpoma, the headquarters of Esan-West local government area, left several people injured and led to the vandalism of the palace of the town’s traditional ruler. Reports also indicated that a number…

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