Youth Group Backs Redeployment Of AIG Okon To Zone 9 Police Hq Umuahia As IPOB Kicks
The umbrella body of all the youth organizations in the South East geopolitical zone under the auspices Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has applauded the redeployment of the immediate past Commissioner of Police in Abia state, now AIG Ene Okon to Zone 9 Police headquarters in Umuahia. This is even as the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB...
We’re Monitoring Circumstances Behind Alleged Kidnap Of ABSU Students — Abia Govt
Abia State Government says it is currently monitoring an incident that took place in Okigwe, Imo State, on Wednesday leading to the suspected abduction of yet to be determined number of students of the Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU). The state government says the victims apparently ran into the yet to be identified gang of hoodlums operating along the Okigwe-Uturu...
Our Satellite Does Not Focus On Where Insurgency Is Taking Place – National Space Agency DG
The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) on Wednesday said inadequate satellite and other facilities affect monitoring of bandits and other criminal elements operating in the country. The newly appointed Director-General of the Agency, Halilu Shaba said, “the Satellite is not static where the insurgency is taking place. That is why one satellite is not adequate. What Nigeria has...
Police Suspend Escorts For Governors, VIPs In South East, Rivers
The Nigeria Police Force has ordered immediate withdrawal of personnel attached to governors, senators, and other public office holders in the South East over nonstop attacks on police officers and formations in the region. It said, “Sequel to the incessant attacks on policemen/ snatching of arms and ammunition by the proscribed IPOB/ESN elements in the eastern states of Abia, Anambra,...
I Did Not Blame Murtala Mohammed For Spate Of Insecurity – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says the media report that he blamed the regime of Gen. Murtala Mohammed for spate of insecurity in Nigeria is “fake news and disinformation’’. The minister said this on Tuesday in Lagos during a meeting with Online Publishers. Mohammed who expressed dismay over the reports clarified on what he said when he...
Southern Reps Back Governors On Open Grazing, Restructuring, Others
Members of the House of Representatives from the 17 southern states have thrown their weight behind the ban on open cattle grazing in the country. The lawmakers also asked the Federal Government to immediately convoke a national dialogue where demand for true federalism through a restructuring that will lead to the devolution of power, creation of state police, review of...
Only Justice Can End Insecurity, Says Sir Udensi
Interpol Systems Expert and Prime Security Consultant in the Country Sir Chikwe Udensi has said insecurity is a by-product of injustice, insisting that only justice and fair treatment to all can bring to end insecurity in Nigeria. While insisting that injustice and peace do not co-habit, Sir Udensi in a chat with ABN TV on Thursday added that there is...
After Kidnap Of ABSU Students, FENRAD Charges Ikpeazu, Uzodimma To Be More Proactive
Following the kidnap of undisclosed number of students of Abia State University, ABSU a pro-democracy and human rights advocacy group, Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development, FENRAD, has charged the state governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, and his Imo counterpart, Hope Uzodinma to be more proactive in protecting the lives of students and residents in both States. While joining well-meaning...
Bende Police Station Attack Barbaric, Says Hon. Benjamin Kalu
Member representing Bende federal constituency, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has expressed dissatisfaction over incessant attacks on security formations, public properties, and security personnel across the country, particularly in Southeast and South-South regions of the country, describing the burning of Bende police station as barbaric. https://youtu.be/UhttinsYdS0 According to Hon. Kalu who doubles as Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, the latest attack is...
Southern States Not Safe, Leave Now – Miyetti Allah Tells Members
The Bauchi State Chapter of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has urged its members to vacate the 17 southern states, where governors have decided to ban open grazing. MACBAN Chairman, Sadiq Ibrahim Ahmed, said: “This is a simple calculation. We are heading for secession. The rulers are no longer interested in the people. If some people are...
