A US-brokered 72-hour ceasefire between Sudan’s warring generals officially came into effect Tuesday after 10 days of urban combat killed hundreds, wounded thousands and sparked a mass exodus of foreigners.
Tag: Insecurity
We Will Not Fail Nigerians In Curbing Threats To National Security – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has assured Nigerians that the Nigerian Army will not fail in delivering on its constitutional responsibility in mitigating threats to national security.
Police Assure Zamfara Schools Of Adequate Security
The Police in Zamfara has restated commitment to provision of adequate security to ensure protection of tertiary institutions of learning in the state.
Hardship, insecurity, brain drain fueling mental issues, suicide in Nigeria – Psychiatrist
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in its 2019 report ‘‘Suicide in the world: global health estimates’’, Nigeria has become one of the epicenters of suicide in the world with a suicide estimate of 17.3 per 100, 000. This is higher than the global (10.5 per 100,000) and Africa (12.0 per 100,000) estimates.
All ‘Unknown Gunmen’ In Anambra Are Igbos – Soludo
The Anambra State governor, Charles Soludo, has revealed that the ‘unknown gunmen’ arrested by security agencies for terrorizing the state are Igbos from the South East region of the country.
Terrorists, Kidnappers On The Prowl, ECOWAS Warns Staffers
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) has warned all members of its staff and the Nigerian public about the infiltration of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and environs by terrorists and bandits, who intend to kidnap people for ransom.
Allow Govt To Execute Projects In Your Area, Buhari Tells Niger Deltans
President Muhammadu Buhari has called on people of the Niger Delta region to exercise restraint and allow a conducive atmosphere for implementation of the several government's developmental projects and programmes initiated for the area.
FCT: Report Of Shooting At Dantata Bridge, Minister’s Hill Is Fake News – Police
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said there was no shooting at Dantata Bridge and Minister’s Hill as speculated in some quarters.
‘Nigerians Are Sick And Tired’: Women Group Asks Buhari To Resign
The League of Women Voters has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to resign over his inability to protect the country and mitigate economic suffering.
Insecurity: Buhari Should Be Talking To Nigerians, Not Issuing Statements – Ali Ndume
Borno State Senator and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Ali Ndume, on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari should directly address the nation on the matter of insecurity, rather than issuing statements through his media advisers.