Tag: insecurity
Sultan denies accusing security agents of dodging bandits
The Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, says the statement credited to him, alleging that security agents were dodging bandits and ridiculing...
Insecurity my ‘worst nightmare’ as President – Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan says insecurity was his worst nightmare while he was in office.
Jonathan made this claim on Friday during the commissioning of a...
I’ll end banditry before I leave office — Gov Lalong
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has vowed that his administration will put an end to banditry and all forms of insecurity before his exit...
Gov Sule convenes emergency security meeting over killings in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, on Friday, convened an emergency security meeting following the resurgence of killings across the state as well as the...
Defeat of insurgency, banditry remains top priority – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says defeat of insurgency, banditry and other acts of criminality, remained his top priority.
Yahaya, who...
Insecurity: Military has done ‘a good job’ — Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says the military has done "a good job" despite the deteriorating security situation in the country.
Lawan made this claim...
‘An all society approach’ needed to end insecurity — Irabor
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor says an all of society approach is all that is needed end the various forms...
End kidnapping, killings, Kaigama tells FG
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, Ignatius Kaigama, has called on the Federal Government to ensure proactive measures to curb kidnappings, violence, and unprovoked...
El-Rufai demands escalated security operations ahead of May 29
The Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has called for an escalated security operations to curb insecurity in the Northwest ahead of May 29 handover.
According...
FG launches 5-year plan to tackle insecurity
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has launched a five-year strategic plan for the Ministry and its Services/Board to tackle insecurity in the country.
This...
Sustainable Agriculture as a Pillar of Climate Adaptation in Africa –...
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ADIS24 - Africa stands at the forefront of climate change impacts, despite its low contribution to greenhouse gas emissions....
