Tag Archives: insecurity

The United States of America (USA) has pledged to assist Oyo State Government in curbing security challenges. Naija News reports that Governor Seyi Makinde had earlier asked the foreign country to assist with all the necessary help to better the lives of Oyo State residents and create an atmosphere where …

Ahead of the 2023 elections, the government of Zamfara State has lifted the ban earlier imposed on political activities in the state as a result of insecurity. The government in a statement on Monday by the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Dosara said reports available to it show a significant improvement …

Tinubu made the pledge at an interactive session on his vision for the Northern Region, organized by some Northern groups on Monday in Kaduna. According to him, there is abundant oil and gas in the Benue Trough, Chad Basin, and other prospective locations in the North. “These gas projects will …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has listed insecurity, thuggery and social media fake news as major threats to next year’s general elections.  The Commission’s Chairman, Mahmoud Yakubu, made the disclosure at an event organized by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) …

In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Phrank Shaibu said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in its desperation to employ an “attack dog” to spearhead its onslaught against the opposition parties in the months leading to 2023 general elections ended up conceding the very crucial …

Two refugees identified as Muhindo and his wife Harriet are among the new waves of people leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo following inter-communal clashes in South-West DRC. UN agencies have called for substantive action on refugees, especially regarding food security. Credit: UNHCR by Juliet Morrison (united nations) Wednesday, September 21, …

Oseloka Obaze, the Secretary to the State Government during the administration of Peter Obi in Anambra state, has reacted to former Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole claim of him (Obi) not fighting insecurity in Anambra state.    Recall that while addressing APC youths on Sunday September 18, Oshiomhole had …

Jordanians are dealing with multiple overlapping challenges including slow economic growth, high youth unemployment, water scarcity and increased cost of living. With 63 per cent of its population under the age of 30, Jordan has one of the youngest populations in the world, and youth engagement and mobilization is crucial …

The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Lawali Musa and Jamilu Isah, 40, for extortion.    Spokesperson of the command, SP Mohammed Shehu, in a statement on Thursay, August 18, said Musa, of Jangebe village in Talata Mafara and Isah, of Yar dole area in Gusau LGAs respectively, were arrested …

The Nigerian Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr Festus Keyamo, said the rising insecurity in Nigeria is not enough grounds to say that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has failed.    Keyamo, the spokesperson for the presidential campaign organization of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2023 general …