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Relocate Permanently to Your LGAs, Wards – Enugu Gov Orders All Council Chairmen, Deputies, Councilors

30Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Photos, Security

Relocate Permanently to Your LGAs, Wards – Enugu Gov Orders All Council Chairmen, Deputies, Councilors

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has asked all Chairmen of the 17 local government areas of the state, as well as their deputies and the 260 elected Councilors to immediately and permanently relocate to their respective local government areas and ward. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Nnayelugo Chidi Aroh, noting that the decision was reached after the governor’s consultation with key stakeholders in the state on security as part of effort to curb the spike in security challenges across the country and forestall the infiltration of criminal elements into the state. Aroh said that the governor, yesterday, consequently held consultation with the Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edward Ubosi and other members of ...

Nigeria Will Fly Again: We can Believe Kumuyi – Femi Adesina

30Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Religion, Security

Nigeria Will Fly Again: We can Believe Kumuyi – Femi Adesina

You rarely hear his voice in public when it comes to secular or controversial issues. A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench. He just faces the work he is doing, and how very well he does it. Gently. But early this week, Pastor William Folorunsho (popularly known as WF) Kumuyi came out to speak. He addressed the media as part of a weeklong crusade titled ‘Soaring Above,’ holding electronically in Abuja and the 19 northern states. What did the simple, self-effacing man say? A lot, which can be distilled into the following points: *Nigeria is down today, faced by many challenges, but it can still fly again, if only the people can stop hate, killing and divisive utterances. *God is still interested in Nigeria, but we must eschew utterances that...

‘Be at Alert to Repel Terrorists in Uniform’ – Nnamdi Kanu Says he Raises Alarm Over Possible Military Air Strike

29Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Biafra, News, Nigeria, Security

‘Be at Alert to Repel Terrorists in Uniform’ – Nnamdi Kanu Says he Raises Alarm Over Possible Military Air Strike

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has claimed that raised an alert over a possible attack of some areas in Imo State by personnel of the Nigerian Army. This was contained in a tweet on his official Twitter handle on Wednesday, urging members of the group and residents to be at alert as there was an indication that drones have been readied by the Nigerian Army to attack Mbaise, Mbano and Obowo communities in Imo State. He added that the soldiers were encroaching with many Hilux vans to the aforementioned areas. The IPOB leader urged members of the Eastern Security Network to defend their territory from those he termed "terrorists in uniform". He tweeted, “Danger! There is a confirmed report of sightings of @HQNigerianArmy drone over Mbaise, Mbano & ...

Calamity Will Befall Lawmakers if They Fail to impeach Buhari but Attack me – Fr Mbaka

29Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Religion

Calamity Will Befall Lawmakers if They Fail to impeach Buhari but Attack me – Fr Mbaka

Catholic Priest and Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka has frowned at the wanton killings perpetrated across the country while lending his voice to the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari. He disclosed this while speaking at the Adoration Ministry in Enugu, stressing that it was unacceptable for Buhari to keep mute despite the unabated killings across the country, SaharaReporters reports. The cleric added that federal lawmakers will face problems worse than their imagination if they fail to impeach the President but attack him instead. Mbaka alleged that the government was sponsoring some of the killings in the country while labelling separatist groups as terrorists rather than focus on creating jobs for idle youths. He also condemned the ...

29Apr

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Police debunk attack on UNIABUJA

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police Command has refuted viral messages on social media claiming that bandits attacked the University of Abuja. The police advised Abuja residents to disregard what it described as a rumour. A statement issued on Wednesday by spokesperson Yusuf Mariam said: “The FCT Police Command wishes to debunk the viral message in some sections of the social media purporting that the ‘University of Abuja has been attacked by bandits. “The Command wishes to state categorically that there is no record of such an incident as at 2200hrs of Tuesday 27th April,2021, hence members of the public are enjoined to disregard the message which is not only mischievous but intended to cause tension amongst residents”. Commissioner of Police Bala Ciroma, according to the ...

FG Not Interested in Security of Nigerians – Wike

28Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

FG Not Interested in Security of Nigerians – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has expressed sadness over the spate of security challenges bedevilling the country, alleging the Federal Government is not interested in the security of lives and property of Nigerians. The governor disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday night, noting that no government can provide good governance when if it fails to protect lives and property. According to a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kelvin Ebiri released in Port Harcourt, Wike said the prevailing insecurity in the country was disturbing and reiterated his call for State police to boost internal security. He said, “The issue of security is paramount in governance and when a government cannot protect life and property, then that government has f...

Why It’s Hard to Police Nigeria – Osinbajo

28Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Why It’s Hard to Police Nigeria – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the massive size of the country has made it more tasking to tackle the security challenges across the country. He stressed the need to rejig the security architecture of the country, noting it is currently ongoing to empower security agencies to combat the security challenge rearing its ugly head across Nigeria. This was contained in Osinbajo’s speech when he received the traditional ruler of Yakanaje Uke in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Ahmed Abdullahi Hassan, on a courtesy visit at the presidential villa, Abuja. However, he was confident that the country will be able to overcome the security challenges, saying the Nigerian government was restrategising the entire security architecture in the country. According to a statement issued by his spokes...

Wike imposes Curfew on Rivers’ Boundaries

28Apr

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Press Statement, Security, Terrorism

Wike imposes Curfew on Rivers’ Boundaries

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has imposed night curfew on the borders Rivers shares with Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Imo states, following recent attacks and killings of security operatives by gunmen. The governor in a broadcast on Tuesday, said the curfew would take effect from today by 8pm. He said it was necessitated by the recent security breaches and deadly attacks on security personnel by yet to be identified gunmen. Wike said: “The Government of Rivers State has decided to restrict night movements into and out of the state from the land borders of the state. “Consequently, a night curfew is hereby imposed and no person or vehicle is allowed into and out of Rivers State from 8pm to 6am from tomorrow (today) until further notice. “We wish to advise that those wh...

Air Force probes killing of 20 Soldiers in Aerial Attack

27Apr

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Boko Haram, News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism

Air Force probes killing of 20 Soldiers in Aerial Attack

At least 20 soldiers have been feared killed in an aerial attack meant to neutralise Boko Haram/Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP). The Nigerian Air Force through its official Twitter account said it was investigating visuals and reports being circulated. It said: “The attention of the @NigAirForce has been drawn to reports alleging “How NAF killed over 20 Nigerian Army Personnel by Accident in Air Strike” at Mainok which is about 55km to Maiduguri. The NAF wishes to state that visuals and reports being circulated are currently being investigated and the general public will be duly updated on the alleged incident. “All inquiries should please be directed to the Office of the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force or forwarded to info...

26Apr

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Anambra Gov Imposes 7pm – 6am Curfew

The Anambra State Government has imposed an indefinite 7pm to 6am curfew in some areas in the state. The affected communities include; Igbariam, Aguleri, Umueri, Nteje, Awkuzu And Umunya. In a statement, the Secretary to Anambra state government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu said the curfew which begins today, Monday, 26th April, 2021, will be effective until further notice. The statement advised Ndi Anambra and residents of the state living in these communities to obey the curfew order, as security personnel are on strict orders to enforce the curfew.