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target=_blank>Rising Insecurity: Nigeria will not collapse, says Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the recent terror attacks across the country are being aided by internal saboteurs working with external forces. The party made the accusation in a statement issued on Saturday in Lagos by its spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo. Oladejo said the pattern of attacks showed clear
target=_blank>Three killed as gas tanker explodes in Ibadan
Three people lost their lives when a tanker loaded with 15 tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) exploded at Idi-Iroko, Amuloko area of Ibadan. The tanker was transferring its contents into a gas skid tank when it exploded. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Mr Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident in a
target=_blank>Northern Insecurity Troubling Me Most — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said insecurity in Northern Nigeria remains his deepest concern, stressing that the crisis threatens national progress and stability. He warned that unless trust is rebuilt, security challenges will persist, economic stagnation will deepen, and educational deficits will widen. The President, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt.
target=_blank>Foreign intervention may worsen Nigeria’s insecurity – Soyinka
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has cautioned Nigerian leaders to exercise care in accepting foreign assistance, warning that external interventions could worsen the country’s security challenges. Soyinka stated this while speaking to journalists on Friday at the Government House in Makurdi, shortly after a closed-door meeting with Governor Hyacinth Alia, during the former’s visit to
target=_blank>Abduction: Niger Gov’t Shuts Down Public, Private Schools
Niger State Government has ordered the closure of all public and private Primary and Secondary Schools across the State. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago gave the order after a security meeting with heads of security agencies, following the attack and kidnapping of children at St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of the State.
target=_blank>Children shouldn’t pay price for gov’t failures, CSO faults school closures
The Centre of Educational Support for Out-of-School Children (CESOSC) has criticised northern states governors for closing schools over insecurity without providing learning alternatives. The centre noted that the decision amounts to abandoning children at a time they needed educational protection the most. In a statement signed by its Director General, Dr. Abubakar Isah Bakori, the
target=_blank>Kwara Church Attack: Operatives close in as bandits reduce ransom
Bandits who attacked the Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, have reduced their ransom demand as security operatives intensify a coordinated search for their hideouts, Daily Trust has gathered. The attackers, who killed two worshippers and abducted 38 others during a thanksgiving service, initially demanded N100 million
target=_blank>25 victims rescued as police foil bandits’ attack in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command says it has foiled bandits’ attack on Kuraje village in Damba, Gusau Local Government Area of the state, on Friday. A group of armed bandits in large numbers, wielding weapons, firing sporadically, reportedly attacked Kuraje village, abducting 10 women along with their 15 children. A statement by the Police Public
target=_blank>‘Nigeria is a disgrace’, Trump blasts Tinubu’s govt amid rising insecurity
US President Donald Trump has continued his attack against Nigeria, describing the most populous black nation on earth as “a disgrace”. In his latest outburst, Trump, who redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern two weeks ago, described Nigerian government as ineffective. He said this when he featured on Fox News Radio’s ‘The Brian Kilmeade
target=_blank>DSS DG Briefs Tinubu amid Rising Insecurity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received briefings from the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Tosin Adeola Ajayi amid the spike in security incidents. A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, said the meeting was to brief the President on the current security situation
target=_blank>Persecution of Christians in Nigeria now a genocide – US Rep Riley Moore
The lawmaker representing West Virginia’s 2nd District in Congress, Riley Moore, has described the persecution of Christians in Nigeria as “a genocide”. Moore stated this in a tweet on Saturday, where he shared his interview with Fox News on the recent killings and abductions in Nigeria. According to him, it is up to the Nigerian
Persecution of Christians in Nigeria now a genocide – US Rep Riley Moore
target=_blank>Governor Nwifuru emerges BOT Chairman of ex- House of Assembly officers
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has emerged the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Forum of former presiding officers of State Houses of Assembly The Forum is a National Body comprising former presiding officers, Speakers and Deputy Speakers, of the 36 States in Nigeria, committed to strengthening democratic governance, fostering collaboration amongst former
Governor Nwifuru emerges BOT Chairman of ex- House of Assembly officers
target=_blank>President Trump reveals why US lawmaker Greene resigned from Congress
President Donald Trump has claimed that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned because she lost presidential support. DAILY POST earlier reported that Rep. Greene of Georgia announced she would resign from Congress after a clash with Trump. Her decision marked the climax of her disagreement with Trump and the Republican leadership, as she maintained a hardline
President Trump reveals why US lawmaker Greene resigned from Congress
target=_blank>Terrorist attacks have increased since Trump’s threat – Catholic Archbishop of Lagos
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, has warned the President Bola Tinubu administration not to treat bandits with kid’s gloves. Archbishop Martins, in a statement on Saturday, called for more urgent official measures to curb the alarming rate of insecurity across the country. He said the festering terrorists’ attacks in
Terrorist attacks have increased since Trump’s threat – Catholic Archbishop of Lagos
target=_blank>Rep Moore sets two conditions for Nigeria to secure US military partnership
US Congressman Riley M. Moore has outlined two conditions the Nigerian government must meet before any partnership with the US military to address the security challenges confronting the country can be considered. Rep. Moore, in an interview with Fox News, said the first requirement is the release of Sunday Jackson, who was sentenced to death
Rep Moore sets two conditions for Nigeria to secure US military partnership
target=_blank>NPFL: Niger Tornadoes in Enugu to beat Rangers – Midfielder Chigozie
Niger Tornadoes midfielder Ani Chigozie has declared that he is focused on helping the club secure a positive result in their matchday 14 encounter against Rangers. The Ikon Allah Boys will face the former Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL champions at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday. Chigozie, who began his playing career in
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes in Enugu to beat Rangers – Midfielder Chigozie
target=_blank>CAFCL: Rivers United can upset Pyramids FC in Cairo – Ubong Friday
Rivers United forward Ubong Friday has expressed optimism about the team’s prospects in the CAF Champions League. The Pride of Rivers will face defending champions Pyramids FC in their opening group-stage match of the competition. The encounter is scheduled for the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on Saturday. Friday stated that his team is capable
CAFCL: Rivers United can upset Pyramids FC in Cairo – Ubong Friday
target=_blank>KACRAN condemns mass abduction of students, calls for their unconditional release
Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria, KACRAN, has condemned the recent and tragic kidnapping of secondary school students in Kebbi and Niger States. The Association, through its National President, Khalil Mohammed Bello, made this known in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday in Damaturu, Yobe State. According to the statement, the issue
KACRAN condemns mass abduction of students, calls for their unconditional release
target=_blank>Zamfara: Police foil bandit attack, rescue 25 kidnapped victims
The Zamfara Police Command has successfully rescued 25 people, including 10 women and 15 children, abducted by armed bandits during an attack on Kuraje village in Damba, Gusau Local Government Area, on Friday night. In a statement on Saturday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the joint rescue operation involved police patrol
Zamfara: Police foil bandit attack, rescue 25 kidnapped victims
target=_blank>Fulani militants must be disarmed – Rep Moore reacts to abduction of schoolchildren
Lawmaker representing the Virginia’s Second District in the United States Congress, Rep Riley M. Moore has called on the Nigerian government to disarm “radical Muslim Fulani militants” terrorizing parts of the country. Moore made the remark on Saturday, while reacting to the abduction of over 300 children and 12 teachers from St Mary’s Catholic School,
Fulani militants must be disarmed – Rep Moore reacts to abduction of schoolchildren
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