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May
11
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia North Consultative Assembly Is Here To Fight Insecurity In Our Frontlines – Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia North Consultative Assembly Is Here To Fight Insecurity In Our Frontlines – Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Abia North, Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Security
ABIA NORTH CONSULTATIVE ASSEMBLY IS HERE TO FIGHT INSECURITY IN OUR FRONTLINES. It is no longer news that a new advocacy group, Abia North Consultative Assembly, ANCA came into the social political lexicon with promises for a better future for Abians from the five frontline states of our northern border, Arochukwu, Bende, Isiukwuato, Ohafia and Umunneochi LGAs. The formation of ANCA on Easter Monday sent shock waves across the political stratum of Abia North among the leading political parties who had started jostling for 2027. Both APC and PDP in Abia North for fear of the unknown, quickly convened their…
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May
05
2025
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NDLEA Intercepts 942 Explosives En Route To Zamfara

NDLEA Intercepts 942 Explosives En Route To Zamfara

Crime, News Flash, Security
NDLEA Intercepts 942 Explosives En Route To Zamfara Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, during a routine patrol along the Kaduna-Zaria expressway, on Saturday, intercepted a commercial vehicle conveying 942 explosives hidden in a sack from Nasarawa heading to Zamfara State. A statement by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday also disclosed the arrest of a 30-year-old suspect over the discovery. “In Kaduna, NDLEA operatives on patrol along Kaduna-Zaria expressway on Saturday, 3rd May intercepted a commercial vehicle from Nasarawa State heading to Zamfara State. “A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a total…
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May
05
2025
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Reintegrating Repentant Boko Haram Fighters Vital For National Security – Nigerian Govt

Reintegrating Repentant Boko Haram Fighters Vital For National Security – Nigerian Govt

FGN, News Flash, Security
Reintegrating Repentant Boko Haram Fighters Vital For National Security – Nigerian Govt The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has promised to support Operation Safe Corridor, OSC, a Federal Government initiative focused on deradicalising, rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant insurgents. The agency made the pledge when the coordinator of OSC, Yusuf Ali, and his team paid a courtesy visit to the NOA’s headquarters in Abuja. NOA Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, while receiving the delegation, acknowledged what he called widespread misinformation about OSC. In a statement on the agency’s X page, Issa-Onilu said before now, he had reservations about the programme due to limited understanding,…
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May
02
2025
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May Day: Hunger, Unemployment, Insecurity Real – Tinubu

May Day: Hunger, Unemployment, Insecurity Real – Tinubu

FGN, Labour, News Flash, Security
May Day: Hunger, Unemployment, Insecurity Real – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu Thursday acknowledged that Nigerians are experiencing economic hardship, including rising living costs, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, loss of livelihoods, and the pressure of providing for their families. This came as Organised Labour issued a 20-point demand to the Federal Government, urging action on worsening socio-economic conditions in Nigeria, including escalating genocidal killings and bloodletting across the country. Speaking at the national May Day celebration (Workers’ Day) at Eagle Square, Abuja, the President, represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, described the challenges as real, critical, and…
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Apr
28
2025
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Suspected Cultists Storms Beer Parlour, Kill Four

Suspected Cultists Storms Beer Parlour, Kill Four

Crime, News Flash, Security
Suspected Cultists Storm Beer Parlour, Kill Four The Benue Police Command has confirmed the killing of four persons by suspected cultists at a beer parlour in Makurdi, the state capital. The command’s spokesperson, SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed the incident in a chat with journalists on Monday. Ms Anene said the attack occurred on Sunday night at a beer parlour in Akpehe, Makurdi, and left many people hospitalised. “The suspected cult attack at Akpehe is confirmed, and investigation has commenced. “Four persons were confirmed dead while others are currently receiving treatment in the hospital,“ the command’s spokesperson said. Ms Anene warned…
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Apr
22
2025
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Killings: US Urged To Re-designate Nigeria As Country Of Particular Concern

Killings: US Urged To Re-designate Nigeria As Country Of Particular Concern

Crime, FGN, News Flash, Security
Killings: US Urged To Re-designate Nigeria As Country Of Particular Concern The United States of America has been urged to re-designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC, and subsequently place her on the US watchlist over the rising spate of killings by bandits and criminal herdsmen. The call was made by a delegation of American Veterans of Igbo Descent, AVID; and Rising Sun & Ambassadors for Self Defense; during its recent visit to Capitol Hill, Washington DC, where it met with some US congress members to lobby for the release of the incarcerated leader of the Indigenous People…
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Apr
18
2025
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Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Family House In Kogi

Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Family House In Kogi

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Politics, Security
Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Family House In Kogi The Kogi Police Command on Thursday confirmed that gunmen attacked Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s (PDP-Kogi Central) family residence in the Obeiba Community in the Okehi Local Government Area. The state commissioner of police, Miller Dantawaye, who confirmed this in an interview with journalists in Lokoja on Thursday, said the incident occurred on Tuesday night. “The command has been fully briefed on the unfortunate and criminal incident by the Okehi LGA divisional police officer. So far, no arrest has been made. “Investigation into the incident has begun, and we shall get to the…
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Apr
18
2025
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Gunmen Kill Man, Abduct Pregnant Wife, Sister In-law In Edo

Gunmen Kill Man, Abduct Pregnant Wife, Sister In-law In Edo

Crime, News Flash, Security, South South
Gunmen Kill Man, Abduct Pregnant Wife, Sister In-law In Edo A middle aged man identified as Pius Friday, has been reportedly shot dead by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers in Edo State. The gunmen also abducted the victim’s pregnant wife and her sister. The incident occurred on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Uloke community, Uzairue, Etsako West local government of the State. The victim was said to be sleeping at about 1 am when the gunmen invaded his house, killed the deceased before kidnaping his family members and whisked them into the bush. A source disclosed that the kidnappers left…
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Apr
17
2025
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Police Reject N1 Million Bribe, Arrest Two Car Thieves

Police Reject N1 Million Bribe, Arrest Two Car Thieves

Crime, News Flash, Police Force, Security
Police Reject N1 Million Bribe, Arrest Two Car Thieves The Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected car thieves who attempted to bribe its officers with ₦1,000,000 during an operation. According to the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the incident took place on April 11th, 2025, around 3:00 PM during a routine patrol in the Birnin Kuka village area of Mashi Local Government Area. DSP Aliyu explained that officers attached to Border Patrol Zone 4, Katsina, flagged down a green Toyota Corolla LE, which was driven by Mubarak Kabir, 26, and Adamu Hashim, 27, both residents of Kurna…
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Apr
13
2025
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Criminals Steal NSA Nuhu Ribadu’s Office Toyota Hilux In Abuja

Criminals Steal NSA Nuhu Ribadu’s Office Toyota Hilux In Abuja

Crime, News Flash, Security
Criminals Steal NSA Nuhu Ribadu’s Office Toyota Hilux in Abuja A black Toyota Hilux vehicle belonging to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has been stolen. The Hilux was stolen during Friday’s Juma’at Prayers in Abuja. The vehicle was reportedly parked at around 1:05 p.m. opposite the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) complex in Area 10, while the ONSA official attended prayers at a nearby mosque. Upon returning, the official discovered that the vehicle was missing. Security expert, Zagazola Makama disclosed this in a post on X (formerly Twitter), revealing that the theft was promptly reported…
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