Insecurity: Convene A National Peace Summit Now, Prof. Ibe Urges Buhari
As the country continues to face protracted security challenges, the Chancellor of Gregory University Uturu, Prof Gregory Ibe, has called on President Mohammadu Buhari to urgently convene a National Peace Summit to address the issues ravaging virtually all parts of Nigeria. Speaking to newsmen recently in his Amaokwe Achara Uturu country home, Prof Ibe, who currently consults to the fifteen...
Frustrated, Gov. Hope Uzodinma Says He Can’t Guarantee Security In Imo
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has declared that he cannot guarantee security in the state if left alone. After meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Uzodimma told newsmen that stakeholders, including traditional, religious, and political leaders, must engage more with the people to restore normalcy in the beleaguered state. According to him, former political...
Rep Ben Kalu Seeks Reversal Of Shoot-At-Sight Order In South East, Says It Fuels Extrajudicial Killings [VIDEO]
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency and the Spokesperson of the House of Representatives Rep. Benjamin Kalu has called for the reversal of the shoot-at-sight order given by the Inspector General of Police, IGP. Usman Alkali baba. According to the federal lawmaker, this would give rise to extrajudicial killings without proper monitoring. Speaking on his weekly radio programme 'Ben Kalu’s Mandate’...
Insecurity: Buhari Charges Service Chiefs On Synergy
President Muhammadu Buhari has restated the need for synergy among the armed forces in the country, to quickly end the prevailing insecurity in the land. Buhari spoke when he received the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, who was formally presented to him by the Minister of Defence, Maj-Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd.), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Yahaya...
Umahi Resigns As Leader Of Eastern Security Outfit, “Ebubeagu”
Major General Obi Abel Umahi (rtd) has resigned as the chairman of the South East Security Committee which was formed on August 31, 2019 Umahi tendered his resignation in a letter dated June 4, 2021, entitled: “Resignation As Chairman South-East Security Committee – Ebubeagu” and addressed to chairman of the South East Governor’s Forum. Part of the letter reads: “Since this...
Abia Security Summit Seeks Crackdown On Illicit Use Of Drugs Among Youths, Says It Fuels Crime
Participants at the recently concluded Abia State Security Summit which took place from 26th to 28th May, 2021 at the Conference Hall of The Hotel Royal Damgrate, Umuahia have called for intensified efforts to curb the use of illicit drugs and narcotics among youths of the state, insisting illicit use of substances amplifies insecurity. The summit chaired by Lieutenant General...
Six Killed As Bandits Attack Katsina Villages
No fewer than six persons were on Saturday feared dead following an attack by suspected bandits in Kanawa and Runka villages of Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. A resident of Kanawa village, who confided in Daily Trust, said the attackers came Saturday evening and dispersed the villagers. “When we heard the roar of their motorcycles, we all dispersed into...
Opposition Party Celebrates Insecurity To Boost Their Chance In 2023 Election, Says Gov. Ayade
Cross Rivers State Governor, Ben Ayade who defected to APC barely two weeks ago has said opposition party (PDP) rejoices in insecurity in Nigeria. This was part of his message during blueprint newspaper 10th year anniversary and award ceremony monitored by ABN TV. Ayade added: “I moved into the All Progressives Congress (APC) because of my personal relationship with Mr....
Police Restore Peace To Orji After Gunbattle With Unknown Gunmen
Imo State Police Commissioner, Mr. Abutu Yaro, says peace has been restored in Orji, Owerri North Local Government Area, after Thursday’s shootout with hoodlums. Yaro said in a statement issued in Owerri on Friday by police spokesman, SP Bala Alkana that four hoodlums were fatally injured, but others fled during the gun battle. He said the police were on the...
Use Good Bandits To Fight The Bad Ones — Gumi Advises FG
The Nigerian cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi who negotiates with Bandits has advised the Nigerian Government to support splinter groups among bandits as a way to end banditry. Gumi, who spoke on the abduction of 200 Islamiyya schoolchildren in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, said many bandits were ready for a dialogue. According to him, the government can use...
