Tag: security

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AzeezJanuary 22, 2017

Abuja airport closure: IGP orders police escorts for travellers

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has ordered the deployment of 300 police personnel to the Abuja-Kaduna highway. The policemen ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaJanuary 19, 2017

Pres. Buhari meets with Service Chiefs before proceeding on annual leave

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with Service Chiefs ahead of his trip to the United Kingdom for his annual ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaJanuary 12, 2017

Just In: Pres. Buhari in closed-door meeting with security chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding a closed-door meeting with security chiefs. The reason for the meeting remains unknown as ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaJanuary 3, 2017

The Thread: Even foreign diplomats are experiencing Operation Python Dance

On my trip through the East this holiday, the number of checkpoints from the Onitsha bridge was simply alarming. More ...

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Isime EseneDecember 26, 2016

SPECIAL EDITORIAL: It appears Pres. Buhari doesn’t understand that things have fallen apart

Most people who voted in Buhari in 2015, if asked about the situation of things at present, would say it ...

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Isime EseneDecember 26, 2016

Analysis: Under Buhari, Nigeria has gone full circle – back to where we started

by Wale Atanda Less than 48 hours after President Buhari announced that Boko Haram had been defeated and driven out ...

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Op-ed EditorDecember 19, 2016

Opinion: Who is corrupt – Magu, Daura, all of the above?

Peregrino Brimah It can’t be none of the above. It’s either Lawal Daura is right and EFCC boss Ibrahim Magu ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 12, 2016

Osinbajo assures Nigerians of protection in worship centres

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has assured Nigerians that of government’s protection in their places of worship and ensure that they ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaDecember 9, 2016

Army deploys troops to flash points for Rivers re-run

Ahead of Saturday’s legislative re-run elections in Rivers, the Nigerian Army on Friday directed the deployment of troops to flash ...

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AzeezDecember 1, 2016

Security situation in the Northeast has improved – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the security situation in Northern Nigeria has increased significantly following supports gotten from G-7 ...

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Op-ed EditorNovember 7, 2016

Opinion: Lt. Col. Abu Ali: Painful death of a gallant soldier

by Michael Jegede The news of the death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali, said to be the most gallant ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 28, 2016

Security heightened in Daura as Buhari’s daughter weds

The marriage of Fatima, second daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari brought tight security to the ancient city of Daura in Katsina ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 25, 2016

This is the speech by Goodluck Jonathan that everyone is talking about (READ)

Former president Goodluck Jonathan on Monday said he ‘worked for the next generation’ during his time as president. Jonathan said ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 14, 2016

What VP Yemi Osinbajo told the 21 released #ChibokGirls

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday received 21 Chibok girls who were released by terrorist sect, Boko Haram in Abuja. ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaOctober 12, 2016

Buhari to visit Germany over security, economy

President Muhammadu Buhari will from Thursday hold talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during an official viist to the European ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaSeptember 28, 2016

We will deal decisively with killer herdsmen – Buratai

Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai says the Nigerian Army is fully committed to dealing with the menace of ...

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AzeezSeptember 27, 2016

#30Days30Voices: ‘Those managing our economy are below average’ | ‘Govt has to do more on security’

The present administration has been scored high in the aspect of security, especially in the fight against terrorist group, Boko ...

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AzeezSeptember 23, 2016

Leave Benue or face the consequences, Buratai warns killer herdsmen

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai has ordered criminals disguising as herdsmen to leave Benue immediately or ...

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AzeezSeptember 17, 2016

Buhari to meet with Obama over economy, security

President Muhammadu Buhari will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama in New York on Tuesday to discuss security and economic ...

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Isime EseneSeptember 16, 2016

WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XII: Death antidote

by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaSeptember 14, 2016

Journalists covering security issues in the North-east should seek permission – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has advised journalists seeking to cover events in the Northeast to seek authorisation from military authorities. This ...

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RoqeebahSeptember 13, 2016

[The Presidential Blog]: The President will address the 71st UNGA; and I’ve written his speech

I’ll be the first to admit that my heading is a little misleading. It’s for good reason. This is an ...

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RoqeebahSeptember 13, 2016

5 products you didn’t know were imported from Pakistan

Last week, the trade between Nigeria and Pakistan hit a $1 billion mark. The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ...

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AzeezSeptember 5, 2016

Edo guber poll: NYSC worried over safety of corps members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday has said corps members need to be protected during the Edo governorship ...

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RoqeebahAugust 28, 2016

Buhari in Kenya: What’s really weighing on his mind?

President Muhammadu Buhari has been in Kenya for the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), slated to ...

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Oludolapo AdelanaAugust 24, 2016

Buhari meets Borno and Zamfara state governors (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met with governors of Borno and Zamfara state at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock. Governors ...

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Isime EseneAugust 24, 2016

A timeline: All the important things John Kerry has said and done since he arrived Nigeria

by Tolu Omoyeni United States Secretary of State, John Kerry is on a visit to Africa to discuss counter terrorism ...

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AzeezAugust 23, 2016

My promise on Boko Haram will be fulfilled – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said he has not forgotten his promises to Nigerian as regards security and the Boko ...

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AzeezAugust 20, 2016

Police arrest 10 robbery suspects, rescue 49 kidnap victims in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command said it has rescued 49 kidnap victims and arrested 35 kidnappers in the state within ...

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AzeezAugust 18, 2016

Lagos to install 13,000 CCTV cameras

The Lagos state government is set to begin installation of 13,000 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras to improve surveillance across ...

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