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Nigerian Army Speaks on Southern Kaduna Killings, See its Position

29Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Armed Forces, Interview, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Terrorism

Nigerian Army Speaks on Southern Kaduna Killings, See its Position

The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that the killings in Southern Kaduna are one-sided attacks. It stated that it was making effort at accelerated response to distress calls in steep terrain, raising the number of troops in the area and plans and coordinating with the Air Force for joint response. This was disclosed by Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Major-General CC Okonkwo in a meeting of senior security officials on Tuesday with Kaduna State Governor El-Rufai on the killings in Southern Kaduna, reports say. The security officials “confirmed that a cycle of attacks and reprisals was compounding criminal activities in the area and causing needless loss of lives and appealed to all sides to embrace peace.” Okonkwo confirmed at the meeting that he welcomed a deployment of...

John Campbell, Former US Ambassador to Nigeria Berates Nigerian Military

23Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Armed Forces, Corruption, Nigeria, Security, United States of America

John Campbell, Former US Ambassador to Nigeria Berates Nigerian Military

John Campbell a former Ambassador to Nigeria has said that Nigerians have lost faith in the sincerity of government. He chided the approach of Nigerian government and politicians, claiming the welfare of citizens have never formed the basis of governance in Nigeria. He made the remark at an interactive session on insecurity organised by SaharaTv over the weekend. Campbell expressed lack of faith in the ability of the country’s military to be transparent and accountable in its dealings. He said, "The lack of confidence and faith amongst many Nigerians in the institutions of government is very worrisome." The US envoy said politicians in Nigeria have been known not to be accountable to the people who elected them to power. He attributed it to the inability of the country to ma...

“Our Personnel are Well Mannered”- DSS Debunks Alleged Assault On Abuja Airport Worker

23Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, Human Rights, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

“Our Personnel are Well Mannered”- DSS Debunks Alleged Assault On Abuja Airport Worker

The Department of State Service (DSS) has debunked allegation by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) that its operative at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja obstructed airport security process, and attacked an aviation security officer. Peter Afunanya, spokesperson of the DSS in a statement denied that any of its staff fought or engaged in any physical brawl that will jeopardize public safety at the Abuja airport. Africannewstoday had earlier reported the tweets of FAAN posted on its official Twitter handle where it claimed that Mr Safiyanu Abba, Head of Department of State Service at the Abuja airport obstructed airport security process, and attacked an aviation security personnel. Afunanya added the DSS in keeping with its mandate recognised the airports as...

Breach of Security Procedure and Assault on AVSEC Officer BY Head of DSS at the International Terminal of NAIA Abuja

22Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Aviation, News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Safety, Security, Transportation

Breach of Security Procedure and Assault on AVSEC Officer BY Head of DSS at the International Terminal of NAIA Abuja

We note with dismay that Mr Safiyanu Abba, the Head of DSS at NAIA deliberately obstructed airport Security process, and slapped an Aviation Security Officer who was performing his duty by calling on Mr Safiyanu Abba to desist from doing so. This happened on the 17th July at about 15:25 hours. He breached security procedure by obstructing further searching of a visitor who had just walked through the metal detector and activated the alarm. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria strongly condemns this abuse of power and the Security process in our airport. This has also been duly escalated. FAAN committed to our core values of safety Security and comfort.

UPDATE: Nigerian Air Force Reveals Identity of Tolulope Arotile’s Killer

20Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Armed Forces, News, Nigeria, Safety, Security

UPDATE: Nigerian Air Force Reveals Identity of Tolulope Arotile’s Killer

The Nigerian Air Force has disclosed the identity of the person responsible for the death of Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile. Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information revealed the name of Arotile’s ex-classmate, who hit Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot with a vehicle as “Mr Nehemiah Adejoh”. The Flying Officer sustained head injuries which led to her death on Wednesday after she was hit by a car driven by Adejoh at the NAF base in Kaduna State. In a report given after preliminary investigation, Daramola said that Arotile reunited with three of her erstwhile schoolmates at the Air Force Secondary School, renamed Air Force Comprehensive School, Kaduna, on the day of her death. Daramola said, “Mr Nehemiah Adejoh, Mr Igbekele Folorunsho and ...

U.S Gives Conditions for Lifting Sanctions Imposed on South Sudan

18Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Security, Sudan, United Nations, United States of America

U.S Gives Conditions for Lifting Sanctions Imposed on South Sudan

The United States has asked South Sudan to intensify its efforts at achieving sustainable peace and kicking out corruption if arms embargo and other sanctions imposed on the country would be lifted. It was disclosed by outgoing ambassador of the U.S to South Sudan, Thomas Hushek. Hushek was quoted by BBC to have said that South Sudan has to work on a “reduction in level of violence and corruption” in the system for the sanctions to be lifted. Arms embargo on South Sudan was extended in May by the United Nations Security Council for a duration of one year to block the flow of weapons to armed groups in the country. South Sudan has been embroiled in violence lasting more than six years, leading to the killing of tens of thousands and rendering millions of others homeless. The ...

Ex-NDDC MD, Joy Nunieh, Barred from Leaving Rivers Home by Police Personnel

16Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Breaking News, Corruption, News, Nigeria, Security

Ex-NDDC MD, Joy Nunieh, Barred from Leaving Rivers Home by Police Personnel

Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force on Thursday barricaded the Port Harcourt home of Joy Nunieh, former Acting Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, preventing her from going to the airport. Reports suggest Nunieh was scheduled to meet with Senate committee on NDDC in Abuja today. SaharaReporters reports that a source to her said, "Nunieh just called me now. The police have taken over her house since 4:00am in Port Harcourt. She is expected to testify before the House of Reps today. With a noticeable distress in her voice, she alleged the police broke into her premises and she expected they would take her away soon." Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and Nunieh have both been on the hot seat for alleged misappropriation of N40bn by the Interim Man...

Update: Magu Being Held by Presidency, Says Nigerian Police, Denies Detaining Him

15Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Corruption, Crime, News, Nigeria, Security

Update: Magu Being Held by Presidency, Says Nigerian Police, Denies Detaining Him

The Nigeria Police Force has debunked reports of detaining Ibrahim Magu, ousted Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. This was contained in a letter written to Tosin Ojaomo, counsel to Magu, by DCP Idowu Owohunwa, Principal Staff Officer to the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, in reply to Magu’s bail application. The force denied detaining Magu but said he was being ‘held by the Presidency. The letter partly reads, “The Inspector-General directs that your attention be drawn to the fact that the Nigeria Police Force is not investigating Ibrahim Magu and he is accordingly not being detained by the police but by the Presidential Panel that is investigating the activities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. “The Inspector-General of ...

Akpabio Slapped for Allegedly Sexually Harassing ex-NDDC MD, Nunieh

13Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Crime, Human Rights, Justice, News, Nigeria, Security, Women Empowerment

Akpabio Slapped for Allegedly Sexually Harassing ex-NDDC MD, Nunieh

Former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has accused Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta affairs of sexual harassment, saying she once slapped the minister for molesting her. Nunieh in an interview with Arise TV, on Monday said that the incident took place at the minister’s guest house in Abuja. She noted that her reaction to the molestation showed her zero tolerance for “nonsense” as a Rivers state woman. Nunieh said, “Why did he not tell Nigerians that I slapped him in his guest house at Apo? I am the only woman that slapped Akpabio. He thought he could come up on me. He tried to harass me sexually.” “I slapped him. He tried to come on me. I am an Ogoni woman and nobody jokes with us. I showed Akpabio that Rivers women do not tol...

Ivorian defender, Serge Aurier Mourns Brother Who Was Shot Dead in France

13Jul

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Cote d'Ivoire, Crime, English Premiership, Security, Sports

Ivorian defender, Serge Aurier Mourns Brother Who Was Shot Dead in France

Christopher Aurier, younger brother of Ivory coast defender, Serge Aurier was shot dead in Toulouse, France by unknown shooter. This was confirmed by Serge Aurier’s London based club, Tottenham Hotspur on Monday after reports had it that Christopher was found shot in the stomach by emergency services. The identity of the shooter is unknown at the moment. Tottenham said in a statement, “The Club is deeply saddened to confirm media reports that Serge Aurier’s brother passed away in the early hours of this morning.” “Everybody at the Club sends their sincerest condolences to Serge and his family. Our thoughts are with them all.” Christopher, played for French fifth division side Rodéo Toulouse last season- after spells at Racing Club de Lens, Gueugnon, Chantilly and Belgian clu...