Tag: Insecurity

How the Zamfara twins experience shows the apparent lack of adequate security

That Nigeria's security apparatus is at its lowest ebb is an understatement. Despite the huge amount of money allocated to security by this administration, the effect is nearly unseen going…

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“We’re doing our best quietly and effectively to get the remaining Chibok girls” – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised that the remaining Chibok girls still in Boko Haram captivity will be released soon. Highlights: He made the promise on Thursday at the book presentation…

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How social media promotes hate speeches, insecurity – Gov Lalong

The Governor of Plateau, Simon Lalong Monday, while declaring open a one-day town hall meeting organised by Plateau Peace Building Agency to mark the 2017 World Peace Day in Jos,…

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[YNaija2019] What you should demand from your ideal candidate on security

by Usman Alabi Insecurity is now a major issue in the country, it is as real as every other challenge that hinders the progress of the country, a few years…

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[The Injustice Blog] Isn’t it time to bring an end to insecurity in Ondo?

Ondo state, South west Nigeria is about to be a den of criminals and may be the next security concern for the region and Nigeria in general, if necessary steps…

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YNaija Says: President Buhari’s return is nothing to be excited about

103 days after the Nigerian President took off abruptly on his second medical trip of year 2017, he returned - with perhaps, a little too much pomp and flare for…

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Northern governors, monarchs meet over insecurity, others

The Northern Governors Forum, comprising governors of the 19 Northern states on Thursday met in Kaduna over the state of the nation. The meeting also included traditional rulers from the…

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The Troubles: Why is Ambode’s Lagos hot again?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Why is there a spike in the recent level of violence and misdemeanour in Nigeria’s commercial capital? Lagos State under Governor Ambode has, over the past…

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Fulani herdsmen have killed 1,878 Benue people in 3 years – Ortom

Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom on Wednesday said over 1,878 people were killed by Fulani herdsmen within three years. Ortom stated this when he received in his office the Country…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 27th of December

Read the full stories and analyses here now!

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Kehinde: Private insecurities

by Kehinde There is a certain kind of shame that comes with having attended one of the best schools in Nigeria and not looking anything like it. That shame is…

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Insecurity: El-Rufai to purchase drones to tackle herdsmen attack

Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai has said the state will purchase drones to tackle insecurity. The governor said provisions for the purchase of the gadgets was already provided in…

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FG should empower Nigerian youth – Ooni

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged the Federal Government to empower youths in the country to reduce the insecurity. The Ooni, who spoke through the Director of Media…

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Pres. Buhari and Alaafin of Oyo meet to discuss security challenges

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged traditional rulers to support his efforts to tackle the crisis in the Niger Delta and the Boko Haram insurgency. Buhari made the call when he…

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Bayo Oluwasanmi: Who is responsible for the security of Nigerians?

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Following the gruesome murder of Preacher Eunice Olawale by Muslim youths in Kubwa, Abuja over a week ago, the question agitating the minds of majority of Nigerians…

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YNaija Editorial: The cloud hanging over Buratai

Since becoming Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has taken personal charge of the war against Boko Haram, and has had significant success to the point that something approaching normal…

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Niger Delta: Buhari meets with security chiefs, new IGP to visit troubled region

In a bid to find a lasting solution to the insecurity within the country, President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, met with Nigeria's security chiefs to…

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Wike

Governor Wike reveals details of ‘private meeting’ with Buhari

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on May 16, had a private meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Prior to now, details of what was discussed…

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YNaija Exclusive: Niger Delta Avengers are criminals seeking attention – Osinbajo

By Isime Esene The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has described the Niger Delta Avengers and other militant groups attacking oil installations in the South-south region of the…

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Sokoto to conduct census for security reasons

Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal has said home owners in Sokoto will soon be compelled to properly document all tenants and pass same information to the security agencies for…

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Opinion: Who will stop African deaths on European doorstep?

by Uche Igwe   The lukewarm response of the international community of pretentious friends is another familiar occurrence that a globalised world can no longer continue to condone. Frequent deaths…

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Opinion: The consequences of conducting the 2015 elections now

by Dominik Umosen Until this cardinal objective of exorcising the demon of feudalism and freeing the country of its enduring contradictions, every other manipulation is either diversionary or deliberately orchestrated…

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Opinion: The military has no right putting Nigerian soldiers on trial

by SM Ifoyike Today, in our failed state called Nigeria, the goal-post has been shifted by the military authority. They have now arms-twisted the country into believing that the rank…

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Femi Aribisala: God blesses with trouble

by Femi Aribisala God creates success out of failures. He creates life out of death. He creates wealth out of poverty. He brings joy out of sadness. The wise man…

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Dele Momodu: It is time to say our Lord’s prayer

by Dele Momodu The doomsday predilection should therefore be taken seriously since nothing can be ruled out in our dear beloved country. Fellow Nigerians, please I have no intention of…

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Femi Aribisala: Jonathan’s strategy against corruption is far more effective

by Femi Aribisala All those who have been deceived into believing that Buhari will just become president and begin to lock up corrupt politicians left, right and centre are dreaming.…

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Opinion: Beyond Boko Haram, what Nigeria needs to do

by Adam Abonu Nigeria beyond Boko Haram should be that country with the outlook of the true giant of Africa where monsters like Boko Haram, crude oil theft, corruption and…

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Gimba Kakanda: Jonathan’s rush to be a responsible President elicits pity

by Gimba Kakanda We're presently entangled in a rectangle of tragedy: the paranoia of the armed forces, unaccountability of the executive, the conspiracies promoted by the opposition party and, the…

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Tunde Fagbenle: Prayers the country does not need

by Tunde Fagbenle To make matters worse and also extend the time farther, the issue of “political correctness” or is it “religious correctness” has seeped into the system in a…

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David Leffler: This is how to effectively combat Nigeria’s growing insecurity

by David Leffler If Nigeria establishes IDT Prevention Wings of the Military, they will ease high tensions, reverse mistrust, crush hatred, create stability and permanently prevent war and terrorism. A…

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