INTERNAL SECURITY: IGP charges NPF-SIS operatives to focus on professionalism in carrying out their duties

INTERNAL SECURITY: IGP charges NPF-SIS operatives to focus on professionalism in carrying out their duties

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu-Egbetokun, on Monday emphasized the importance of focus, determination and professionalism in the face of evolving challenges in law enforcement. This is coming with the launching of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) as part of his vision of emplacing a police force that is professionally competent and service-driven in strengthening national security. IGP Egbetokun, has commended the operatives of […]

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NDLEA, Plateau state to strengthen collaboration on drug war

By Oluwakemi kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has reiterated calls for concerted efforts to reduce the menace of substance abuse in the country. This followed collaboration between the NDLEA and the Plateau state government with a view to curbing the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in the state. Governor Caleb Mutfwang and NDLEA Chairman retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba-Marwa, expressed their […]

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Security

Federal gov’t blocks N83bn protest Funds, arrest key sponsors

Written by Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has successfully traced and blocked a total of N83 billion in cryptocurrency and fiat money reportedly channeled towards funding the recent nationwide protests against hardship and bad governance in Nigeria. The development was revealed during the inaugural session of the Council of State meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, In his presentation,the National Security Adviser,, […]

August 14, 2024 14

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DSS Arrests One Of The Leaders Of The Ongoing Endbadgovernance Protests In The Federal Capital Territory

Edited by: Chinedu Echianu Operatives of the Department of State Service have arrested one of the leaders of the ongoing Endbadgovernance protests in the Federal Capital Territory, Micheal Adaramoye also know as Lenin. Reports say Lenin was picked up by the DSS around 2am today at his residence in the Apo area of the FCT. Speaking with a national daily, the Director of Mobilisation, Take It Back Movement, Damilare […]

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Plateau State Government Impose 24 Hour Curfew In Bukuru

The Plateau State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos -Bukuru Metropolis, following the breakdown of law and order in the area. In a statement signed by Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang on Sunday in Jos, the government said the move was to enhance the security of lives and maintain public order. According to the spokesman, the governor has directed […]

August 5, 2024 14

National Assembly

Lawmaker Says Finding Lasting Solutions To Nigeria’s Economic Problems Is A Collective Responsibility

All Progressives Congress lawmaker , Representative Alhassan Doguwa from Kano State says finding lasting solutions to Nigeria’s economic problems is a collective responsibility and urges protesters of hunger and hardship to embrace dialogue. Doguwa, representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency, stated this while addressing officials of Kano Youth Forum, who visited him in Kano. He condemned the unfortunate looting and vandalisation of public and private properties that characterised the 10-day nationwide protests […]

August 5, 2024 15

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Professor Wole Soyinka Says President Bola Tinubu Failed To Address Brutal Crackdown Of #Endbadgovernance Protesters.

Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has faulted the nationwide address by President Bola Tinubu, saying it failed to address the brutal crackdown of #EndBadGovernance protesters by security agencies. Angry Nigerians had taken to major cities across the country to lament the high cost of living, hardship, hunger, and poverty blamed on policies of the Federal Government like the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira. In the […]

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Featured

Five states under 24-hours curfew as protest turns violent

Editing by Julian Adetinuyo Katsina State government has imposed a twenty-four hours curfew on Dustinma Local Government Area of the state while in the thirty-three other Local Government Areas, its from seven in the evening to seven in the morning. A statement signed by the Director Press office of the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Aliyu, explained that the State Acting Governor, Faruk Jobe, took the decision after an […]

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The Inspector General Of Police Cautions Organisers Of The Planned Nationwide Protest

By: Oluwakemi Kindness Ahead of the planned nationwide protest, Organisers of the planned #EndBadGovernance nationwide demonstrations slated for August have rejected the proposal by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun for confined protests. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, during a meeting with the organisers on Tuesday, suggested confined protests in identified locations and advised against street rallies. “Egbetokun cautioned that it is not advisable to […]

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