Tag: Nigeria Insecurity

“We can’t all sit on sidelines and allow people to destroy our nation” — Prof. Jega

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Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Professor Attahiru Jega, has said that Nigerians cannot continue to sit on the sidelines and allow people to keep destroying the country. Prof. Jega, who stated this in a published interview yesterday, said, “One of the major challenges that have brought us as a country to where we are is the poor management of our diversity. “We have not utilised the benefits of having a federal system of government to be able to better manage this diversity. The bottom line is…

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Social injustice, failed economy fueling insecurity — Eminent Nigerians warn

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…Says Nigeria postponing doomsday…Our land soaked in blood, gloom -South-East Bishops Eminent Nigerians, including the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Abubakar Sa’ad III and former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, have warned that except the Federal Government changed its attitude towards the issues of marginalisation, and also fix the country’s failing economy, the nation will continue to suffer its insecurity challenges. The duo gave this warning in a communiqué it issued on Wednesday, at the end of an inclusive security dialogue, jointly organised in Abuja by the Global Peace Foundation and Vision…

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‘Nigeria in final phase of war against insecurity’, Buhari assures in Borno

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…As bombs explode in Maiduguri ahead of President’s visit President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, in Maiduguri, Borno State, urged troops of ‘Operation Hadin Kai‘ to remain steadfast as they go into the final phase of the campaign against insurgency and other forms of criminalities. The President, who addressed the troops at the Air Force Base in Maiduguri, Borno State capital, during an official visit, said the entire nation remains grateful for the gallantry displayed in ensuring the gradual return of peace to the North-East, while condoling with families that have lost…

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“Secure Nigeria or resign”, PDP Reps. to Buhari

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Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), caucus in the House of Representatives, yesterday, urged President Muhammadu Buhari to wake up and save Nigeria from the grips of rampaging terrorists, bandits and kidnappers or he should resign. The PDP caucus said it was worrisome that Nigeria under Buhari has been seized by hostage-takers, bandits and terrorists, who extract ransom demands on the poor and impoverished citizens and have turned homesteads, hamlets, villages, towns and cities into killing fields. The caucus, in a statement signed by its leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda,…

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Worsening Insecurity: “We are in a war situation in Nigeria” — PDP Chairman

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The National Chairman of the Peoples Democrat­ic Party, (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has equated what is happening in the country to a war situation. Speaking at the weekend, the PDP National Chairman said, “The level of insecurity in the country under the watch of a retired General is threatening the uni­ty and existence of this country”, adding that no one now sleeps with two eyes closed. According to him, “We are fighting bandits. We are fighting kidnappers, we are fighting all sorts of bandits and extremists who are killing, raping…

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‘FG must take tough decisions to resolve Nigeria’s security crisis’ – Analyst

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President Muhammadu Buhari has been advised to take tough decisions to end the high level of insecurity in the country, particularly in parts of the North. Some concerned Nigerians, who spoke to Newsmen, said the rate at which Nigerians lose their lives to bandits paints a picture of a nation without leadership. A Public Affairs analyst and lawyer, Idowu Omolegan, blamed the Buhari administration and security agencies for not doing enough to stem the killings despite the availability of enough intelligence at their disposal, urging them to take decisive action…

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Rising Insecurity: Crisis looms in North as serving N/East Gov, ex-N/West Gov. mobilise groups for mass protest

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Crisis appears to be looming in the Northern part of the country following fresh moves by a serving Northeast governor and former Northwest governor to launch mass protests across the northern states against the Federal Government to demonstrate their dissatisfaction with the security situation in the country. The two top politicians, who are also nursing presidential ambitions, are reported to have already held several clandestine meetings with aggrieved leaders of northern coalition youth groups, political pressure groups and other non-State actors, with a view to firming up arrangements for what…

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‘Buhari saved Nigeria; terrorists would’ve declared Islamic State’ – Lai Moh’d

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The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that terrorists could have achieved their aim of declaring an Islamic State in Nigeria if President Buhari had not acted decisively. The minister stated this at a press conference yesterday, while responding to people who believed President Buhari has nothing more to offer in terms of securing Nigeria. Lai Mohammed admitted that the current security situation, which has in addition banditry and kidnapping, poses a great challenge. However, he is of the opinion that he could have been worst if…

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Why bandits started killing victims – Sheikh Gumi

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Renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has disclosed that there must have been something that made bandits to start killing their victims. Speaking at a retreat on inclusive security organised by the Global Peace Foundation and Vision Africa in Abuja, the Kaduna-based Islamic scholar said that the bandits were victims seeking justice, adding that they were out to avenge the killing of their family members by the military through airstrikes. He noted that it was important for the Federal Government to meet with bandits urgently before they become uncontrollable. According…

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“Insecurity worsening, may consume nation”, Sultan, ACF, Clark, Gumi, CAN, Ohaneze, M/Belt Forum, others warn

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Prominent leaders from various socio-cultural, religious, ethnic, political and other groups have raised the alarm over worsening insecurity, warning that if prompt action is not taken urgently, the situation might snowball into full anarchy that might consume the entire country. The warning came yesterday, during the inclusive security dialogue retreat in Abuja, meant to re-awaken the consciousness of the Federal Government and all stakeholders on the need to take actions to end the unending insecurity situation. Present at the meeting was the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo; Sultan of Sokoto, His…

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