A Civil Society, Non- Governmental Organisation(NGO), foremost anti-corruption, pro- democracy and pressure group, the Guild of Civil Societies and Media Executives for Equity, Justice and Transparency in Nigeria (GOCMEJ), has applauded the transformation and performance indices engineered by the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Abubakar Ahmed Audi. The CSO […]
Category archives: Security
Defence Minister Badaru Urges Stronger Security Cooperation in ECOWAS
ABUJA – Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has called for enhanced security cooperation among ECOWAS member states to bolster their defense capabilities against security threats. Speaking at the 42nd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja, Badaru stressed the importance of collective efforts to combat terrorism, cross-border crimes, […]
Soldiers Rescue Abducted Former LG Chairman, Arrest Boko Haram Commanders
On August 7, 2024, the Nigerian Army announced a series of successful operations resulting in the rescue of an abducted former local government chairman and the arrest of key Boko Haram figures. The Army’s statement highlighted the rescue of the former Chairman of Kabba Local Government Area in Kogi State and the arrest of notorious […]
CJID Condemns Police Attacks on Journalists During Nationwide Protests
The Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development (CJID) has condemned the numerous attacks on journalists by Nigerian police during the #EndBadGovernance protests nationwide. In a statement signed by Busola Ajibola, Deputy Director of the Journalism Program, CJID detailed multiple incidents of police officers physically assaulting, intimidating, and violating journalists’ rights, which have been documented through […]
Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya Leads Security Meeting Ahead of Protest Threat
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya convened a high-level security meeting on Tuesday to address pressing security issues and prepare for potential nationwide protests. The closed-door meeting included heads of security agencies, local government chairmen, traditional rulers, and religious leaders. The discussions focused on the current security climate and the anticipated threat of protests. Attendees […]
Group accuses Zamfara governor of strong links with banditry
..Asked to Explain Source of Video Attempting to Indict Matawalle The Citizens United Against Terrorism (CUAT) has accused Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State of having a strong connection with bandits. The group also asked the governor to explain the source of a video which attempted to link predecessor and Minister of State Defence, Bello […]
Coalition Condemns Sustained Police Siege on Rivers LG Secretariats
The Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) has expressed dismay at the continued siege laid by the Police on the 23 Local Government Council secretariats in Rivers State, despite the court declaration nullifying the tenure elongation of the outgone council chairmen. In a statement signed by its Chairman Dr. Julius Bernard, the Coaltion of 1,000 civil […]
IKEDC ENERGY COST AND INCREASED INSECURITY IN SHANGISHA MAGODO- A CRY FOR GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
By Sunnie ALEGHE, Ph.D. Security Consultant Threat is any indication or declaration of an intent to inflict harm, damage, or other hostile actions against an individual, organization, or state. Threat encompasses physical violence, economic sanctions, and other forms of aggression. A threat implies a potential for harm and typically involves an element of intimidation or […]
Gunman Arrested in Kaduna with Nigerian Army General’s Complimentary Card and AK-47
The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a gunman found in possession of a complimentary card belonging to a Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army. Alongside the complimentary card, the individual was discovered with an AK47 rifle, a bank ATM card, and other items in his wallet. In a press release issued […]
Fear grips Igala, Bassa people as Fulani Herdsmen Take Over Omala LG, Kogi State
Palpable fear has engulfed the whole of Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State following the large scale influx of Fulani herdsmen into the area. The herdsmen, in their thousands, have almost outnumbered the original inhabitants of the towns and villages. A visit by our reporters to Abejukolo, the Local Government headquarters revealed that they […]