Tag: #PeaceAndStability
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CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF SHAIBU PROMISES CONTINUED MILITARY PRESSURE ON CRIMINAL GROUPS IN KOGI AND BEYOND
Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), reaffirmed the military’s commitment to sustaining aggressive operations to combat criminal networks threatening security in Kogi State and across the country. Shaibu made this assurance during a courtesy visit from Kogi Governor Usman Ododo at Army Headquarters in Abuja. The COAS pledged enhanced collaboration with state…
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UN DEMANDS JUSTICE AFTER DEADLY POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE SHAKES TANZANIA
Following the violent aftermath of Tanzania’s October 29 elections, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has condemned the killings amid protests against President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s re-election. Hundreds have reportedly died, with many more injured or detained as unrest escalated. Clashes between protesters and security forces led to widespread…
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FEDERAL GOVT STAYS CALM ON US “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” DESIGNATION, COMMITS TO COLLABORATION
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, has assured the public of a steady, responsible response to the recent US designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious freedom violations. Speaking after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu, Idris…
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ECOWAS PRESIDENT WARNS OF SECURITY AND DEMOCRACY CRISIS THREATENING WEST AFRICA’S UNITY
Dr. Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, has highlighted serious security and democracy crises facing West Africa, warning they risk derailing the sub-region’s integration efforts. Speaking at the African Public Square conference in Abuja, he stressed the urgent need for citizen-led reforms to redefine ECOWAS’s future for the next 15 years. He pointed to…
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NIGERIAN ARMY CRUSHES TERRORIST CELLS, RESCUES HOSTAGES IN INTENSIFIED OPERATIONS ACROSS NATION
In the past 48 hours, the Nigerian Army has successfully dismantled multiple terrorist cells, rescued 17 kidnapped victims, and arrested 20 suspects in coordinated military offensives nationwide. A credible source at Army Headquarters confirmed the operations, which spanned the North-East, North-West, North-Central, and South-South regions. Troops from the 192 Battalion, backed by the Civilian Joint…
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NIGERIA’S NEW SERVICE CHIEFS PLEDGE TO SECURE NATION AND TACKLE CRIMINALITY
The newly appointed Nigerian Service Chiefs have vowed to safeguard the country’s territorial integrity and combat multiple security threats like insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping. They shared their commitment during a presentation before the House of Representatives military joint committee. Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Defence Staff designate, highlighted that his decades of military service…
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NIGERIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND UNITY, DISMISSES DIVISIVE CLAIMS
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, told CNN on Tuesday that the country stands firmly for religious freedom, human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. He dismissed foreign claims that terrorists in Nigeria only target Christians, calling such narratives misleading and harmful. According to Idris, attacks affect both Christians and…
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NORTH EAST SECURITY IMPROVES SIGNIFICANTLY UNDER OPERATION HADIN KAI, SAYS THEATRE COMMANDER
The security landscape in Nigeria’s North East is turning a corner! Lt.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, reports significant gains through coordinated military efforts and agency synergy. Since November last year, despite increased threats like armed drones and IEDs, Nigerian forces have neutralized 26 key terrorist commanders and cleared many insurgent camps.…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ENDS RIVERS STATE EMERGENCY, ORDERS GOVERNMENT TO RESUME
Peace has returned in Rivers, and the President is calling for a swift return to normalcy. President Bola Tinubu announced the end of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, praising the restoration of peace and order. He directed Governor Fubara, his deputy, and the State Assembly to resume duties from Thursday, marking a move…
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TINUBU PRAISES NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES AT TICAD 9; JAPAN PLEDGES $5.5BN FOR AFRICA
President Bola Tinubu lauded Nigeria’s armed forces for their bravery against insurgency at TICAD 9 in Japan, emphasising that true peace needs reforms that tackle insecurity’s root causes. He stressed inclusivity, rule of law, and infrastructure investment as keys to stability. Tinubu urged Africa to move from aid dependency to market-driven growth and called for…
