Category: Crime
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CNPP, CSOs Blame Smear Campaign Against Naval Chief Ogalla On Frustrated Oil Thieves
Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and over 38 Civil Society Organisations, under the umbrella of the Coalition Of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have described online reports linking Nigeria’s Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, to alleged multibillion naira oil bunkering and contract-splitting fraud as “the handiwork of a frustrated syndicate involved…
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Save Enugu Group Wants President Tinubu, Gov Mbah, To Halt Use Of Soldiers To Terrorise Enugu Residents
Worried by the activities of a man terrorising residents of the state, using men in military uniforms, a frontline pressure group and human rights advocate, the Save Enugu Group (SEG), has sent a Save-Our-Souls (SOS) alert to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian armed forces and Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah as…
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Terrorism: Northern Groups Underscore Significance Of Matawale’s US Visit
The recent visit by the Minister of Defence, Bello Matawale, to the United States of America has been commended by several Northern groups under the North Central Stakeholders Forum for its immense significance in addressing the fight against terrorism and other security challenges in Nigeria. The Stakeholders Forum, in a statement signed by its Convener,…
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HMOSD Matawalle Commends Nigerian Army For Eliminating Top Bandit Kingpins In Tungar Mangwaro Operations
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence (HMOSD) Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle has commended the Nigerian Army over their recent efforts in operations around Tungar Mangwaro in Niger State on December 10, 2023 which led to the neutralization of over 30 armed Bandits amongst which were 2 notorious bandits, Ali Kawajo and Shehu Rakef. Ali…
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Judiciary Poses Significant Threat To Democracy in Nigeria – Northern Elders
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has said that it is deeply worried about the current state of affairs within the Nigerian judiciary, describing the current trends of verdict emanating from the elections petition courts as a significant threat to the country’s democracy. In a press statement, NEF’s Convener, Professor Ango Abdullahi, stressed the need for…
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Group Demands Sack Of Mele Kyari, Probe Of Allegations Of Monumental Corruption Entrenched In NNPCL Under His Leadership
The Mega National Movement For Good Governance (MNMGG) has demanded the immediate sack of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engr. Mele Kolo Kyari. The group, which consists of a coalition of 19 youth groups, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and civil society organisations (CSOs), equally demanded the probe…
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Kogi killings: Northern Network Condemns Violent Politicians and Demands Yakubu’s Arrest
The Northern Emancipation Network (NEN) has condemned the actions of violent politicians and in particular, called attention to the lack of action taken against Kogi State Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, who has been accused of involvement in the killing of APC supporters and undermining security efforts. The Northern Network is…
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Addressing Insecurity in Northern Nigeria: The Defence Ministry, CNG Approach
By Nura Ibrahim Birnin Magaji The recent approach by the Defence Ministry and the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) to address insecurity in northern Nigeria is a step in the right direction. This approach will lead to improved, sincere and determined collaboration among the northern states Governors, the federal government, and other critical stakeholders in…
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Group Decries Persistent Absence Of Zamfara Governor Amid State’s Mounting Security Challenges
…Urges Tinubu’s Administration To Set the Stage for Perpetual State of Emergency in Zamfara The Zamfara Conflict Resolution Concern Forum (ZCRC), has decried what it described as the “persistent absence of our Governor, Dauda Lawal in the face of mounting security challenges that our state is currently experiencing.” The group demanded that the President Bola…
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Gov Mbah Bans Sit-At-Home In Enugu, Urges Tinubu To Free Nnamdi Kanu
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has banned the sit-at-home order in the state while calling on President Bola Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu. Mbah made this known while briefing journalists on the outcome of his first security council meeting with the heads of all the…
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