Former Deputy Governor of Gombe State, Joshua Lidani, has shared his thoughts on how Nigeria can overcome the worsening security crisis in the nation. Addressing newsmen in Lagos, shortly after the National Flag-off of the Automated MATAN Food Security Initiative at the National Institute of Sports, National Stadium, Lidani advised President Bola Tinubu to prioritise […] The post Do Not Be Lenient With Military Officers – Ex-Deputy Gov Tells Tinubu How To End Insecurity appeared first on Naija News.
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Côte d’Ivoire’s government swiftly airlifted former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan from Guinea-Bissau on Thursday, where he had been trapped following a military coup. The move has highlighted a stark contrast in diplomatic responses, with Abidjan acting decisively, while Abuja has appeared slow to react, raising concerns about the Nigerian government’s lack of coordination and assertive engagement. […] The post Military Coup: ‘It Was Ivory Coast Govt That Provided Aircraft For Goodluck Jonathan, Not Nigeria’ appeared first on Naija News.
The Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the South-East, Dr Ijeoma Arodiogbu, has expressed concerns over the recent directive to withdraw police protection from VIPs, warning that it could backfire and lead to increased insecurity. In an interview with Punch on Thursday, Arodiogbu clarified that his own security aides had not been […] The post Police: ‘They Didn’t Withdraw My Security Aides’ – APC Vice Chairman Speaks On Tinubu’s Directive appeared first on Naija News.
The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has confirmed that his police orderlies have also been withdrawn, following the sweeping directive issued by President Bola Tinubu for the immediate removal of police escorts for VIPs across the country. Speaking in a phone interview with Punch on Thursday, Anyanwu expressed support for […] The post PDP National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu Admits Withdrawal Of Police Escorts appeared first on Naija News.
Despite the sweeping directive ordering police officers to cease providing security for VIPs, several insiders have revealed that many officers have quietly resumed their duties for prominent individuals. Speaking to Punch, a source who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter confirmed that some officers have already returned to their VIP assignments. “Those […] The post Despite Directive, Police Officers Quietly Return To VIP Duties appeared first on Naija News.
Guinea-Bissau’s deposed President, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has arrived in Senegal after being detained during a military coup in his country, the Senegalese government confirmed on Thursday. Meanwhile, a leading opposition figure has accused Embalo of orchestrating the coup to prevent his rival from assuming office, as the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau deepens. The Senegalese foreign […] The post Guinea-Bissau’s Deposed President, Embalo Arrives Senegal After Military Coup appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Borno South, Senator Ali Ndume, has suggested cutting back on certain discretionary government services, including the National Assembly’s activities, to free up funds for tackling the country’s growing insecurity crisis. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Ndume proposed that lawmakers meet less frequently, such as quarterly, with their compensation adjusted […] The post Ndume Proposes Cut Down Of National Assembly’s Operation Funding To Support Security Efforts appeared first on Naija News.
West African leaders gathered in an emergency virtual session on Thursday night to strongly condemn the military coup in Guinea-Bissau and demand the immediate restoration of constitutional rule, describing the developments as a serious threat to the country’s fragile democracy. The extraordinary meeting, chaired by Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, was convened at the […] The post ECOWAS Suspends Guinea-Bissau Amidst Military Coup appeared first on Naija News.
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Nigerian Senate and the Department of State Services (DSS) to immediately reject the nomination of former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayodele Oke, as a non-career ambassador, citing ongoing corruption allegations against him. In a statement released on Thursday, CISLAC raised […] The post EFCC: CISLAC Urges Senate To Reject Tinubu’s Ambassador Nominee Over Corruption Probe appeared first on Naija News.
