Info Minister Rallies Media, DSS, Security Agencies Against Terrorism, Fake News
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that Nigeria’s battle against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, cybercrime and disinformation cannot be won without a strong alliance between the media and security agencies, warning that fake news has become a major threat to national security.
FG Sets June 30 Deadline To Evacuate Nigerians From S’Africa
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians in South Africa that all citizens who have signified interest in returning home amid ongoing anti-migrant violence will be evacuated before June 30.
Agbedi Slams President Over Oyo Kidnap Crisis
The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Frederick Agbedi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu for not visiting Oyo State following the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the state.
Edo Vows Justice Over Market Kidnap Incident
The Edo State Government has assured residents that the state police command has commenced an investigation into the abduction of a woman at the Vegetable Market in Benin, promising that those behind the abduction will be brought to justice.
150 Terrorists Convicted In 48 Hours, Says AGF
The Federal Government has secured approximately 150 convictions within the first two days of its latest phase of mass terrorism trials, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), disclosed on Tuesday.
Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa A Wake-Up Call To Fix Nigeria — IPAC Chairman
The Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and National Chairman of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Yusuf Dantalle, has described the renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa as a reminder of the need to address Nigeria’s leadership and governance challenges.
FG Moves To End Open Grazing, Identifies 470 Gazetted Reserves
The Federal Government has identified 470 gazetted and legally protected grazing reserves for the rehabilitation and resettlement of pastoralists, as part of efforts to end the era of cattle roaming the streets of Abuja, Lagos and other parts of the country.
FG Gets Tough, Begins Trial Of Over 600 Terrorism Suspects
The Federal Government on Monday commenced another phase of mass trials for hundreds of suspected terrorists facing terrorism-related charges in Abuja.
State Police Creation Doesn’t Mean Abolition Of NPF – IGP Disu
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Olatunji Disu, says the creation of the state police does not mean abolition of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
IPOB Slams Soludo Over Remarks On Obi’s Call For Kanu’s Release
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly condemned Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, for criticising Nigeria Democratic Party’s (NDC) presidential candidate in next year’s election, Peter Obi, over his recent call for the release of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.