Tag: #SecurityFirst
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BAUCHI GOVERNMENT CLOSES ALL SCHOOLS AMID RISING INSECURITY CONCERNS
The Bauchi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all schools primary, secondary, and tertiary across the state, including public, private, and federal institutions. The move follows growing security worries affecting students, teachers, and school communities. In a statement by Jalaludeen Usman, Public Relations Officer of the State Ministry of Education, the government said…
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LT.-GEN. SHAIBU SHAKES UP NIGERIAN ARMY LEADERSHIP WITH KEY APPOINTMENTS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has approved major postings and appointments of senior officers to boost leadership and operational strength across the Nigerian Army. This reshuffle covers important command, staff, and training roles aimed at enhancing discipline and readiness. Several Major Generals and Brigadier Generals have been redeployed to strategic positions. For…
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NIGERIA FIRST PROJECT INITIATIVE SLAMS SOWORE AND #FREENNAMDIKANU PROTEST AS THREAT TO NATIONAL UNITY
The Nigeria First Project Initiative has voiced strong opposition to the #FreeNnamdiKanu protest led by Omoyele Sowore in Abuja, accusing the activist of political motives and dual allegiance. National Coordinator Hamza Umar-Saulawa, speaking in Katsina, described the protest as a dangerous move that undermines Nigeria’s sovereignty and disrupts peace, especially in the South East. Umar-Saulawa…
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JTF-OPEP NABS NOTORIOUS GUNRUNNER COUPLE IN KADUNA
The Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (JTF-OPEP), teamed up with Operation Fansan Yamma to arrest a suspected gunrunner and his wife in Saminaka, Kaduna State. Maj. Samson Zhakom confirmed the duo, aged 40 and 18, were caught on October 8 at a checkpoint. Over 1,200 rounds of 7.62 mm ammo meant for armed groups…
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ABAKALIKI LGA CHAIRMAN MAKES NIN MANDATORY FOR APARTMENT RENTAL TO BOOST SECURITY
Stephen Nwogha, Chairman of Abakaliki Local Government, has introduced the National Identification Number (NIN) and other data as requirements for renting apartments to curb crime. Speaking on his two-year tenure, Nwogha highlighted collaboration with police and army to enhance security. He also touted progress in health, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and youth empowerment training over 1,000…
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KANO POLICE DETAIN 288 SUSPECTED THUGS AMID BY-ELECTION VIOLENCE
Kano State Police have arrested 288 suspected thugs disrupting the by-elections in Bagwai/Shanono and Ghari/Tsanyawa constituencies, which are held to replace the late Assembly member Halilu Kundila. Police Commissioner Alhaji Ibrahim Bakori revealed that the violent tactics, including voter intimidation with weapons, scared many eligible voters from participating. Despite the unrest, security agencies are working…
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FCTA DEMOLISHES CRIMINAL HIDEOUT IN APO TO BOOST SECURITY
The Federal Capital Territory Administration’s City Sanitation Taskforce has torn down a notorious criminal hideout in Apo Resettlement, Abuja, tackling one of the city’s identified “dark spots” linked to killings and crime. Director of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, revealed the area posed a serious threat to residents due to armed robbery and drug peddling. Security…
