Security

Insincerity, sentiment are factors fuelling insecurity – Religious Leaders

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Insincerity and sentiment have been identified as major factors militating against the quest by Nigeria to surmount the challenges of insecurity and economic meltdown. These are the views of some religious leaders while reacting to the current state of things in the country as captured by Continue Reading

Lifestyle

May Day: Nigeria will come out stronger of insecurity and banditry – Osun Speaker

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The Speaker, Osun House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye wants Nigerians to be hopeful that the country will come out stronger from the frequent insurgency and banditry that have resulted in damage to peace, stability and sovereignty of the Nation. The Speaker also commended workers in Osun and Nigeria for contributing their quota to the overall […]Continue Reading

Security

President Buhari Pledges to Defeat Terrorists, Bandits

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President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to take ensure profound measures are taken to deal with elements responsible for insecurity in the country. The President made the resolve during a meeting with Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. A Statement by National Security Adviser to the President, Rtd. Major-General Babagana Monguno, says the crucial meeting […]Continue Reading

Religion

Ramadan: Cleric Calls for Enforcement of Relevant Laws over Insecurity

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An Islamic missionary, Mr Olusola Ogunkanmi wants Government at all levels to enforce relevant laws and pool resources towards addressing the growing challenges of insecurity in the country. Mr Ogunkanmi, who stated this while delivering the 2021 Ramadan lecture organised by Radio Nigeria Paramount FM, Abeokuta also called for more efforts to boost morale and […]Continue Reading

Security

Insecurity: Gov. Makinde Calls for Collective Efforts

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called on leaders in the country to shun partisanship and come together to mount a collective fight against insecurity in the country. The governor stated this while hosting the governors of Borno, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, his Kwara State counterpart, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and a former governor of Continue Reading

Security

Insecurity:Gumi Meets Obasanjo On Way Forward

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Nigerians have been advised to constructively engage themselves to resolve the security challenges confronting the nation. This was part of the joint statement issued by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and his guest, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi after their meeting in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Capital. The meeting according to the statement was part of the continued […]Continue Reading

Security

Oyo Govt. Set To Launch Integrated Security System

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The Oyo State Executive Council has disclosed plans to launch an integrated security concept to bring together state and non-state security actors to effectively tackle insecurity in the state. The Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Security Matters, Retired Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni stated this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of […]Continue Reading

News

Use Of Quacks Contributing To Insecurity In Nigeria- Prof. Atolagbe

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A professor of Architecture at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology ,Lautech, Ogbomoso, Micheal Atolagbe says  construction of buildings without consultation of experts contribute to the level of insecurity in Nigeria. The don stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ogbomoso on the level of insecurity and the impact of climate change. Professor Atolagbe said Continue Reading

Security

Expert Attributes Insecurity to Prevailing Political System

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An international Aviation security expert, Otunba Adebayo Babatunde has attributed the prevailing insecurity in the country to a political system that tolerated mistrust and political dishonesty. He stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ogbomoso. The Aviation security expert said the Nigerian political system had made it difficult for the people to trust Continue Reading

Security

OYSHA Calls on Makinde to Tackle Insecurity

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Oyo State House of Assembly has called on the executive arm under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde to put measures in place to curb the growing rate of insecurity in the state. The house at its plenary expressed concern over incessant criminal attacks in some ibadan metropolis and kidnappings in others parts of the […]Continue Reading

Security

Gov.Oyetola Calls for Ceasefire Among Warring Communities

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Osun state governor, Mr  Gboyega Oyetola has pleaded with the warring groups in Irepodun Local Government Area of the State to sheath their sword and give peace a chance. A statement by the  Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr  Ismail Omipidan, said governor Oyetola gave the order during a marathon meeting with heads of […]Continue Reading

Security

Security Stake Holders Meet in Ibadan Over Insecurity

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Participants at a one day stakeholders meeting on restoration of enduring peace in Ibadan and other hotspots in Oyo state have called for the recovery of weapons from hoodlums in the state. This was part of resolutions reached at the meeting which was organised by the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Oyo state directorate. Participants included […]Continue Reading

Security

Gov. Makinde Talks Tough On Insecurity

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Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his government has turned the heat on kidnappers and criminals in Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun axis of the state declaring that the state will succeed in routing them. Governor Makinde, who was speaking at different spots in Ibarapaland where he engaged the people in town hall meetings, said that his […]Continue Reading

Politics

Insecurity: Convene Council of State Meeting Now – Alao-Akala

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Former Governor of Oyo state and Chairman, Elders Advisory Council, All Progressives Congress, APC, Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala has advised Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde to convene a council of state meeting to brainstorm on the security challenges facing the state. Otunba Alao-Akala who gave the advice while speaking with journalists in Ibadan […]Continue Reading

Security

We will not tolerate any breach of peace – Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has warned against any action that could lead to the forcible removal of anyone from the state. The warning is coming on the heels of a recent clash between herdmen and farmers in Oke-Ogun area of the state. Governor Makinde in a state wide broadcast, said any individual or […]Continue Reading

Politics

Government Needs Nigerians’ Support To Tackle Insecurity Properly – Falade

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A statesman, Mr Ajibade Falade has described the spate of banditry in the country as extremely alarming. He stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ejigbo,Osun State. Mr Falade while noting that kidnappings, armed robbery and ritual killings were alien to the Nigerian culture, said the problems of insecurity required urgent attention. The politician […]Continue Reading

Politics

Insecurity: Gbolarumi Calls For Prayers

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A former deputy governor of Oyo State, Alhaji Hazeem Gbolarumi has called for fervent prayers to tackle the issue of insecurity bedevilling the country. Alhaji Gbolarumi who stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria, Ibadan said though government was doing all it could to ensure a safe society, hence the need for members of […]Continue Reading

Security

Stakeholders in Ekiti Raise Concern over Insecurity

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A cross-section of stakeholders in Ekiti State has expressed concern over the rising cases of insecurity in the southwest region of Nigeria despite the inauguration of Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed “Operation Amotekun” in all the states under the region. They expressed the concern while speaking with a reporter of Progress FM as captured in […]Continue Reading

Security

Nigerian Airforce Reaffirms Commitment to Tackle Insecurity

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The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar says Nigerian Airforce is addressing structural operational strategies across its various units to tackle security challenges facing the country.   He stated during a courtesy visit to Governor Seyi Makinde at the Agodi Secretariat as part of his operational visit to Ibadan. Air Marshal Abubakar Continue Reading

Crime

Son of murdered council official in Ekiti demands Justice

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Sympathisers have continued to throng the Ado-Ekiti residence of the slain Director of Administration, Ekiti state local government Service commission, Mr David Jejelowo. Radio Nigeria correspondent who visited the House of the deceased reports that some of sympathizers who could not hide their feelings lamented the level of insecurity in the country. They called on […]Continue Reading

Security

Combating Insecurity: PMB Tasks Armed Forces to Implement Comprehensive Security Measures

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President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged Heads of Security  and Defence  Services to be resolute in promoting  National  aspirations  to end insecurity in the Country.  President Buhari gave the charge in a message  to the graduation ceremony of the National Defence College Course 28 held in the College premises, Abuja. The President who was Special Guest […]Continue Reading

Security

Insecurity: Community Policing is the Way Forward – IGP

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Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Mohammed Adamu has reiterated the force efforts at reducing criminality through community policing. Mr. Adamu stated this in Ibadan at the Southwest Geo-Political Zone Security Summit held in Ibadan. The IGP who is the convener of the summit, stressed that the police had succeeded in using community policing to stabilise […]Continue Reading