Buhari Seeks French Cooperation To Fight Boko Haram, Others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said France and Nigeria should deepen anti-terror cooperation to fight groups such as Boko Haram. He made the remark in an article published in a leading Paris-based magazine, Le Point. The President is currently in Paris to attend the African Finance Summit hosted by French President, Emmanuel Macron. “Now Nigeria and France should deepen our anti-terror cooperations...
IGP Alkali Launches Operation Restore Peace In South East (Photos)
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali on Tuesday launched an operation codenamed Operation Restore Peace (Operation RP) in the Southeast geo-political zone. Speaking while launching the Operation RP at the Okpara Square in Enugu in the company of the Southeast Governors led by Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the acting IGP, Alkali said the operation was customized to bring...
Governor Ikpeazu Meets With Cabinet, Plans Security Roundtable
Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, met with members of his cabinet in Aba on Monday to deliberate on additional measures needed to ensure protection of lives and property in the state following recent attacks on police stations by yet to be identified hoodlums. Briefing newsmen after the meeting which was attended by the Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Ude Oko...
I Used To Advise Government On Security Issues But I Don’t Make Noise — Babangida
Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Former military President has disclosed that he used to advise the government on the security challenges facing the country but he does not make noise about it. He made this known in an interview with the BBC Hausa on Sunday. He said it has become necessary for citizens and government to synergize and work together to achieve results. On...
Amaechi, Wike Trade Tackles Over Insecurity In Rivers
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, and the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi,on Sunday clashed over the spate of insecurity in the state. Amaechi who spoke while presiding over the formal defection of two former commissioners in the Governor Nyesom Wike-led administration and others to the All Progressives Congress in Port Harcourt on Sunday attributed the rising crime in parts of...
Suspected Herdsmen Attack Taraba Communities, Kill 10
No fewer than ten persons have been confirmed killed by suspected herdsmen in Bornon Kurkur community, Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. Confirming the incident to Channels Television on Sunday via a telephone call, the Police Public Relations Officer, David Misal, said the attack occurred on Sunday, adding that the situation has been brought under control. According to him, the...
Insecurity: It’s Time To Train, Equip Military — Babangida
Former military President, Gen.Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, IBB, has expressed concern over the state of insecurity in Nigeria, asking the Federal Government to urgently equip the military with modern arms and training to adequately confront the problem. Babangida also said he often advises government on the matter but was not making noise about it. While the Pan-Yoruba socio-political and cultural organisation, Afenifere,...
Gumi Insists On Negotiating With Bandits As He Hosts Freed Afaka Students
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has insisted that negotiating with bandits will end kidnapping and other criminality across the north and other parts of the country. The renowned Islamic scholar said there were need for government at all levels to engage the bandits, adding that they (bandits) were showing signs that they were ready for engagement. Gumi who spoke at a...
Israel Airstrikes Kill 42 Palestinians, Rockets Fired From Gaza
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza destroyed several homes on Sunday, killing 42 Palestinians, including 10 children, health officials said, as militants fired rockets at Israel with no end in sight to seven days of fighting. The Israeli military said the civilian casualties were unintentional. It said its jets attacked a tunnel system used by militants, which collapsed, bringing the homes...
Nigerian Army Begins 7-Day Show-Of-Force In Imo To Nab IPOB, ESN Operatives
The Nigerian Army will be moving in new ammunition and explosives into the 34 Artillery Brigade in Obinze, near Owerri in Imo State, in an apparent show-of-force to dislodge the Indigenous People of Biafra and the Eastern Security Network operatives. Army planned to blow off some of its expired military hardware, including explosives, to create panic for the IPOB and...
