The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke has met with the State Security Council to review and draft new service wide security measures to protect lives and properties from local and external threats. The spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, disclosed the development in a statement made available to Naija News on Wednesday. The meeting […] The post Adeleke Moves To Secure Osun, Convenes Security Council Over Bandit Threats appeared first on Naija News.
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Some members of the House of Representatives have criticised the Federal Government for entering into negotiations with bandits following the abduction of 24 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State. Reps’ criticism came from a cross-party coalition known as “House to the Rescue,” which accused the government of betraying public trust […] The post Reps Members Slam FG For Holding Talks With Bandits After Kebbi School Abductions appeared first on Naija News.
The Edo State Government has moved to restore calm after a video began circulating online showing a man who claims to be a bandit issuing threats around Ekpoma and several nearby communities. Officials said Governor Monday Okpebholo was alerted as soon as the clip gained traction and immediately summoned a security meeting with top commanders. […] The post Edo Governor, Okpebholo Orders Tighter Security After Viral Bandit Video appeared first on Naija News.
The lawmaker representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, Garba Maidoki, on Wednesday, called for a permanent solution to banditry across Northern Nigeria and other regions battling rising insecurity. Maidoki made the demand during plenary in Abuja, warning that the country must adopt a clear, consistent strategy rather than wavering between dialogue and combat. “We know who […] The post Insecurity: ‘If We Are Going To Negotiate, Do It, If We Are Going To Fight, Lets Fight’ – Maidoki appeared first on Naija News.
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed claims that he plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Naija News understands that a report has been circulating on social media that the governor was planning to defect after a purported “secret meeting” with Senator Iyorchia Ayu. […] The post Mischievous And Wicked – Alia Denies Plot To Dump APC For ADC appeared first on Naija News.
A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase, has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to review the withdrawal of police officers from Very Important Persons (VIPs). Naija News reports that Tinubu on Sunday ordered the withdrawal of police officers at a security meeting in Abuja attended by Service Chiefs and the Director-General […] The post Wase Begs Tinubu To Review Police Withdrawal From VIPS, Says Bandits Issuing Threats appeared first on Naija News.
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase, on Wednesday, alleged that names of Boko Haram members were previously found on the Nigerian Army recruitment list, warning that the infiltration is “undermining the country’s security architecture.” Wase spoke at a special House plenary session convened to review Nigeria’s worsening security situation, stating […] The post Boko Haram Members Were Found In The List Of Army – Wase appeared first on Naija News.
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution classifying kidnapping as a form of terrorism, with lawmakers calling for an amendment to the Terrorism Act to apply the strictest penalty to offenders. The resolution follows rising public alarm over abductions across the country and increasing pressure for stronger law-based deterrents. At Wednesday’s plenary, senators collectively […] The post Breaking: Senate Tags Kidnapping As Terrorism, Pushes Death Penalty appeared first on Naija News.
Military officers in Guinea Bissau announced on Wednesday that they had taken full control of the country. They also suspended the electoral process and ordered the immediate closure of national borders. This occurred 72 hours after legislative and presidential elections in the troubled West African state. The officers described the takeover as “total control”, citing […] The post Just In: Guinea Bissau Military Takes Over, Suspends Elections appeared first on Naija News.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a list of three individuals nominated for ambassadorial positions to the Senate. Naija News reports that Tinubu is seeking the Senate to screen and confirm the trio. This was made known by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Wednesday. The nominees are Kayode Are from Ogun State, Aminu […] The post BREAKING: Tinubu Nominates Three Individuals For Ambassador, Sends Names To Senate appeared first on Naija News.
