Biafra: “Get Ready To Die” – SImon Ekpa Threatens APC Leader, Joe Igbokwe
Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has threatened a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe with death. Ekpa, in a tweet on Wednesday, told Igbokwe to ‘Get ready to Die’ because of his stance against Kanu. The Finland-based pro-secessionist tweeted; “Joe Igbokwe get ready to die because...
No Room For Secessionist, Separatist Agitation In Nigeria — NSA Monguno
The National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno (retd.), has said that Nigeria’s territory will never be used as a haven by any group of secessionists or terrorists to destabilise another friendly sovereign country. Monguno said this on Tuesday during his speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth session of the Cameroon-Nigeria transborder security committee meeting at Transcorp Hilton,...
Insecurity: Nigerians Do Not Deserve This Torment — Reps Caucus Weeps
Members of the Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives have lamented that Nigerians do not deserve the torment which has become their plight in recent times. Their lament which was contained in a statement by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, was hinged on the recent rise in terrorist operations and the escalation of bandits’...
Amidst Tears, Victims Of Jos Massacre Laid To Rest
The remains of more than 30 persons killed during the attack on the Yelwan Zangam community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State have been buried. Gunmen had, Tuesday night, invaded the community close to the permanent site of the University of Jos, and killed about 37 people. The killing happened barely one week after 27 travellers were murdered...
Fulani Herdsmen Are Being Sponsored – Bishop Oyedepo Attacks FG
The Senior Pastor of the Living Faith Ministries, Bishop David Oyedepo, has said that the Fulani herdsmen have become a menace in the country and that he knows that they are being sponsored. His comments are coming shortly after cattle herders group, Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore stated that they will not recognise the Southern governors’ anti-grazing policy, describing it as...
Presidency Not On Same Page With Military – Shiekh Gumi Opens Up On Bandit Crisis
Islamic Cleric, Shiekh Ahmad Gumi has given some insight into why the Bandit/Killer Herdsmen crisis rocking the nation still persists. Gumi, in a statement on Monday, seen by ABN TV disclosed that the Nigerian Presidency and the military were not ‘on the same page’ when it comes to handling insecurity in the country. He wrote: “I have met many of the...
Oyetola Trains, Commissions 360 New Amotekun Officers
Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has inaugurated 360 newly-recruited officers into the State Security Network Agency ‘’Amotekun Corps’. This follows the completion of the 23-day intensive training programme they underwent as part of efforts to make them professionally savvy and prepare them for the task ahead. Speaking at the Passing-Out-Parade ceremony for the new officers which held in Ejigbo, Oyetola stated...
Security Number One Priority In My Administration, Buhari Briefs Southeast Leaders
President Muhammadu Buhari has told leaders of Southeast geopolitical zone that with less than two years left in his eight-year tenure as President, security remains a major priority for his administration. President Buhari stated this on Thursday at a town hall meeting with South- East leaders during his one-day official visit to Imo State. ‘‘If there is no security, there is...
Jonathan Urges Nigerians To Make Sacrifice To End Insecurity
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked Nigerians to make sacrifices to tackle the numerous security challenges facing the country. He made the call on Friday in Abuja during a public presentation of a research report on terrorism and banditry by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation. “We must therefore show commitment to peace in words, action and other necessary means,” Jonathan said. “To...
Insecurity: Ex-DSS Boss, Ray Nkemdirim, Cautions Against Foreign Aid, Says Nigeria Must Learn From Afghanistan
A former Director of Operations of the Department Of State Services, DSS, Chief Ray Nkemdirim has cautioned against relying on foreign help as insecurity continues to bedevil the country, insisting that solutions to our security challenges must be home-grown. The security expert spoke recently on the topic, "Insecurity As A Threat To Development" at an event to mark the 30th...
