Defense Minister Musa Says Nigeria’s Security Performance Hits 65–70%
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, says terrorism has drastically reduced across Nigeria, giving the country’s security efforts a performance score of between 65 and 70 percent.
End Anti-People Policies, NLC Tells FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to end what it described as anti-people policies worsening poverty, insecurity and hardship across the country.
Bandits Should Get Amnesty Like Repentant Boko Haram Members – Gumi
Ahmad Gumi, the Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, has advised the federal government to consider granting amnesty to armed bandits.
FCT Senatorial Poll: I Don’t Have Wike To Contend With – Aisha Yesufu
Activist and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial aspirant, Aisha Yesufu, has dismissed suggestions that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike would be a major factor in her political ambitions, insisting that her focus remains on securing the mandate of the people rather than contending with political appointees.
Terrorism Is Nigeria’s Most Complex Security Threat, Says Gen Musa
Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa yesterday identified terrorism as a major threat to the nation’s security.
Taraba Police Arrest Suspect For Alleged Impersonation, Fraud
The Taraba state police command has arrested a suspect for allegedly impersonating one of aides to the governor of Taraba State and defrauding members of the public.
NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Shipments Bound For UK, Australia
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and opioids concealed in cartons bound for the United Kingdom and Australia.
TCN Shuts Down Power Supply For Maintenance In Ogun
A six-hour power outage is currently underway in Ogun state following an announcement by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, which said the planned power outage is to enable it to carry out maintenance services.
Imo Police Replace Controversial Tactical Units With New Violent Crime Unit
The Imo State Police Command says it has formally disbanded the controversial Anti-Kidnapping Unit, popularly known as Tiger Base, along with other tactical squads with similar identities, and has replaced them with a newly created unit called the Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU.
FG Reforms Reason Economy Thriving Despite US, Iran War, Global Crisis – Uzodinma
Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma has declared that amid gulf conflicts, Strait of Hormuz blockade, soaring oil prices and global inflation chaos, Nigeria is not only surviving but also thriving.