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<strong>Pope Francis in Congo: Africa is the World’s Smile, Stop Choking Africa</strong>

1Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Religion, Security

Pope Francis in Congo: Africa is the World’s Smile, Stop Choking Africa

Pope Francis has asked more advanced countries to see Africa beyond an opportunity to plunder the continent’s natural resources. He said this during a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, on Tuesday. Pope Francis holds his pastoral staff as he celebrates Mass marking Sunday of the Word of God in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Jan. 22, 2023. The pope at the Mass formally installed lectors and catechists. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) The Pope spoke against the “terrible forms of exploitation, unworthy of humanity” in the country. He urged the more advanced countries to acknowledge the “catastrophic” injustices done in times past, and put an end to the ongoing plundering of the continent’s rich resources. The Pope said, “Hands off the Democratic Republic of the ...

<strong>Herders Demand Unreserved Apology From Military Over Nasarawa Accidental Bombing</strong>

1Feb

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Aviation, News, Nigeria, Security

Herders Demand Unreserved Apology From Military Over Nasarawa Accidental Bombing

The Coalition of Pastoralists Association has stated that 47 of its members were killed, and not less than 62 members sustained various degrees of injuries during the accidental airstrikes carried out by the Nigerian Air Force in Nasarawa. The umbrella body of pastoralists’ groups in Nigeria also indicted the military for carrying out similar airstrikes on harmless herders in Keana and Awe in Doma local government area of Nasarawa State, noting that last year, their members were killed by soldiers in Kaduna. Baba Ngelzarma, the National President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, while addressing members of the press in Abuja on Tuesday on behalf of the Coalition, alongside the Vice President, Tabbital Pulaaku International Nigeria Chapter, Auwal Googa...

<strong>Wike Lauds Buhari For Defeating Boko Haram</strong>

16Jan

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Wike Lauds Buhari For Defeating Boko Haram

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari’s strides at “defeating insurgency in parts of the country.” Wike stated this on Sunday while speaking at a ceremony to mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day at the Government House, Port Harcourt. The governor who described Buhari’s efforts as extraordinary said the armed forces have played a key role at eliminating Boko Haram and other insurgents in the North-East and North-West, including the “unknown gunmen” in the South-East of the country. The Peoples Democratic Party governor stated that Buhari’s actions at coordinating a successful military intervention would be a legacy for sustaining free and fair elections. He said, “I commend our President, General Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, for his sustained...

<strong>Court Stops DSS From Arresting CBN Governor</strong>

20Dec

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Economy, Finance, Judiciary, News, Nigeria, Security

Court Stops DSS From Arresting CBN Governor

An Abuja federal high court has turned down an application by the Department of State Services, DSS, seeking to arrest and detain the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The chief judge, Justice JT Tsoho, while declining the motion ex parte – filed in the absence of the respondent, said that the secret police lacked concrete evidence to prove its claims that Emefiele was involved in terrorism financing and economic crimes. According to a source who spoke to TheCable, the judge noted that he should have been taken into confidence if there was any evidence to substantiate the allegations in the application. “The honourable judge also wondered why the name of the respondent was given simply as ‘Godwin Emefiele’ without a material disclosure that he is the same per...

<strong>Over 3000 Illicit Weapons Seized In Nigeria In 18 Months – Arms Control Centre</strong>

24Nov

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Over 3000 Illicit Weapons Seized In Nigeria In 18 Months – Arms Control Centre

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSALW, has disclosed that more than 3,000 illegal arms were recovered across Nigeria in the past 18 months. This was stated by the national coordinator of the centre, Abba Dikko, in Kaduna on Wednesday. Dikko said the recovery was part of a calculated attempt to curb the proliferation of illegal firearms across the country. He stated that the recovered arms will be destroyed in Kaduna on Thursday stressing that the centre remains committed to riding the country of unauthorized wielding of firearms. Dikko said, “Since the take-off of the centre in May 2021, tremendous achievements have been recorded and landmark progress made and within the period under review over 3000 arms were recovered. “We...

1Nov

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

UK, US Terror Alert Needless – NSA

The Federal Government has said that Nigeria is not precarious to prompt the travel advisory issued by the United States and United Kingdom governments as well as other countries. Recall that the counties had warned their citizens to avoid travelling to Nigeria, Abuja particularly, due to a likely terror attack. President Muhammadu Buhari had on his return from a visit to South Korea over the weekend, dismissed the terror alert, noting that it would not be the first time the western countries will issue such an advisory to their citizens in foreign countries and that of Nigeria not be different. The advisory by the UK and US had generated so much panic among Abuja residents after staff of the embassy and High Commission and other citizens of both countries were advised to ...

Terror Alert: Remain Vigilant – IGP Asks Citizens

28Oct

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security, Terrorism, United States of America

Terror Alert: Remain Vigilant – IGP Asks Citizens

In response to the terror alert issued by the US, Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, has assured residents across the country of the commitment of the force to ensure the safety of lives and properties in collaboration with other security agencies. Baba gave this assurance while directing all strategic police managers in charge of police commands and tactical formations within the country to step up security alertness in their different controls, especially in the FCT. The IGP’s directive was contained in a statement issued by Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued on Thursday. Adejobi said, “He similarly directed that all emergency numbers across the country should be activated to full capacity for a 24/7 prompt response with combatant off...

Akeredolu Confirms Arrest of Suspected Owo Church Attackers

10Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Security

Akeredolu Confirms Arrest of Suspected Owo Church Attackers

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has confirmed the arrest of five suspects who attacked the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo which left several people dead. The confirmation follows the announcement by General Lucky Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, in Abuja. Akeredolu disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, led by the State Council Chairman, Mr Leke Adegbite. He said: “Now that the military has announced it, I can tell you that five of them have been arrested now. They are still on the trail of the rest. The home where they lodged in Owo and the person that accommodated them before the attack, has also been arrested. “We did not spare a moment. I am happy that the Chief of Defence Staff ...

Kuje Prison Escapee Recaptured in Kastina

16Jul

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Africa, Breaking News, Crime, Law Enforcement, News, Nigeria, Security

Kuje Prison Escapee Recaptured in Kastina

Kuje prison escapee, Kamala Lawal has been apprehended by the Kastina Police Command after successfully raiding a suspected criminal hideout. The Alleged escapee was also caught in the possession of leaves perceived to be Indian hemp. Police officer, Gambo Isah disclosed that the arrest was made on reliable information ascertained by the police. See Also: Kuje Prison Attack: Ghana Immigration Service On High Alert Against Infiltration He further mentioned the arrest was made when they raided a suspected criminal hideout in Danmusa Local Government Area. Lawal Abubakar, who is 33 years old is among the prisoners that fled after the Kuje prison attack, and upon investigation, he confessed to having fled from the prison during the attack. Also, the officer revealed that...

Kuje Prison Attack: Ghana Immigration Service On High Alert Against Infiltration

13Jul

By Mary UgwuanyiNo Comments

Ghana, News, Nigeria, Security

Kuje Prison Attack: Ghana Immigration Service On High Alert Against Infiltration

Following the Kuje Prison Attack, the Ghana Immigration Service has ordered its personnel to be on the lookout for escapees who might want to enter the country. The Ghana Immigration Service has ordered its personnel to be on the look out for escapees of the Kuje Prison, Abuja who might want to enter the country. Recall that terrorists attacked the Kuje medium-security correctional facility on July 5, and freed several inmates, some of who are linked to terrorism. The Nigerian Correctional Service had released the names and pictures of the 16 freed inmates with terrorism links. See Also: Gunmen Attack Kuje Prison, Release Inmates In an attempt to prevent the infiltration of terrorists, the Ghana Immigration Service in a memo issued on July 8 and signed by Laud Affrifah,...