Security

May
31
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Akwa Ibom Governor’s Daughter Accuses Dad Of Sacrificing Late First Lady; Alleges Threat To Life

Akwa Ibom Governor’s Daughter Accuses Dad Of Sacrificing Late First Lady; Alleges Threat To Life

Crime, Gossips, News Flash, Security, South South
Akwa Ibom Governor’s Daughter Accuses Dad Of Sacrificing Late First Lady; Alleges Threat To Life Jane Edidiong Ufot, the daughter of Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, has posted a video on social media accusing him of sacrificing his deceased wife (her mother). Patience Oluwakemi Umo Eno died in September 2024 over an undisclosed illness. Mrs Ufot, appointed as a senior special adviser to the governor on health, safety and environment, blasted her father, insisting that she would not be sacrificed the way her mother was, alleging a sinister threat to her life and that of her little daughter. “I’m not…
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May
23
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
An Urgent Need For A Security Summit In Abia State – Being Press Release By ABIA North Consultative Assembly On 22nd of May, 2025

An Urgent Need For A Security Summit In Abia State – Being Press Release By ABIA North Consultative Assembly On 22nd of May, 2025

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Security
AN URGENT NEED FOR A SECURITY SUMMIT IN ABIA STATE. Being a press release by Abia North Consultative Assembly on the 22nd of May, 2025. As the formation of security vanguards across many states of the federation takes the center stage, our state, Abia must key into the mantra of events to avoid being caught off guard in an increasingly unstoppable insurgency thraldom of decay and orchestrated vulnerability. Just yesterday, 20th of May, Imo State held what may be described as an enhanced and all inclusive security summit to put Imo citizens on red alert concerning the security situation in…
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May
23
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tiv Traditional Council Orders Herdsmen To Leave Benue By End Of May

Tiv Traditional Council Orders Herdsmen To Leave Benue By End Of May

News Flash, Security
Tiv Traditional Council Orders Herdsmen To Leave Benue By End Of May The Tiv Area Traditional Council has ordered all herders to vacate Tiv lands by the end of May 2025. The monarchs cited continued attacks on farmers and growing concerns over food insecurity in Benue State and across the country. The resolution followed an emergency meeting held at the palace of the Tor Tiv in Gboko, presided over by His Royal Majesty, Orcivirigh Professor James Ortese Iorzua Ayatse. The meeting was attended by all graded traditional rulers from across the Tiv Kingdom. In a communiqué signed by the council’s…
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May
19
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Poverty Fueling Insecurity In Northern Nigeria – Uba Sani

Poverty Fueling Insecurity In Northern Nigeria – Uba Sani

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Interviews, Security
Poverty Fueling Insecurity In Northern Nigeria – Uba Sani Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that poverty and economic exclusion are the root causes of insecurity in northern Nigeria, warning that unless they are addressed holistically, the region will continue to face unrest. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, the governor stated, “I came from the trenches. I fought successive governments in the past, during the military era. I went to detention a few times, fighting for justice and equality”. Sani said his administration began with a data-driven focus on poverty and underdevelopment, drawing on his experience…
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May
19
2025
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Herdsmen, Bandits Strike In Benue, Kebbi, Imo, Ondo, Kogi, Kill 33

Herdsmen, Bandits Strike In Benue, Kebbi, Imo, Ondo, Kogi, Kill 33

Crime, News Flash, Security
Herdsmen, Bandits Strike In Benue, Kebbi, Imo, Ondo, Kogi, Kill 33 Herdsmen, bandits and kidnappers were on rampage in different parts of the country weekend, killing no fewer than 33 persons in Benue, Imo, Kebbi, Ondo and Kogi states. Several other persons were also injured in attacks, which have further worsened the insecurity in the country. In Ogwumogbio and Okpo’okpolo axis of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State,at least 15 persons were killed in an ambush by armed herders who invaded the area. The attack also left several persons, most of whom were traders, injured and some missing. It…
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May
16
2025
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The National Policy For The Establishment Of Forest Guards Announced By President Bola Tinubu Is Long Overdue – ANCA

The National Policy For The Establishment Of Forest Guards Announced By President Bola Tinubu Is Long Overdue – ANCA

Armed Forces, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Security
THE NATIONAL POLICY FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FOREST GUARDS ANNOUNCED BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU IS LONG OVERDUE. The Abia North Consultative Assembly, a socioeconomic, sociocultural and sociopolitical advocacy group, views the latest decision by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish forest guards to monitor nefarious activities of outlaws in about 2000 forests reserves around the country as most patriotic and among the most important executive orders emanating from him since he took over office as the President on May 29th, 2023. This all important executive decision although coming so late after fulani herdsmen, foreign fulani bandits, foreign and local kidnappers,…
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May
14
2025
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How Bandits Fed Twin Babies Born In Captivity To Dogs – Zamfara House Of Reps Member

How Bandits Fed Twin Babies Born In Captivity To Dogs – Zamfara House Of Reps Member

Crime, News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Security
How Bandits Fed Twin Babies Born In Captivity To Dogs – Zamfara House of Reps Member Bandits terrorising North West residents have fed newborn twins to dogs, according to Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, the lawmaker representing Kaura Namoda and Birnin Magaji federal constituency of Zamfara State. In a chat with newsmen on Wednesday, Jaji said the victim was abducted from a community in Zamfara while pregnant. He said while she was delivered of twin babies, the bandits threw the newborns to dogs which ate them. “That is where we are now. That is the level of inhumanity we are facing,”…
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May
14
2025
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Nigeria Customs Seize Explosives Hidden In Quran Cartons At Benin Boarder

Nigeria Customs Seize Explosives Hidden In Quran Cartons At Benin Boarder

Crime, News Flash, Security
Nigeria Customs Seize Explosives Hidden In Quran Cartons At Benin Border The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reported that operatives from the Seme Area Command, located at the Nigeria-Benin border, intercepted a shipment of suspected explosive materials, including corrosive mercury, hidden within five cartons of the Quran.Nigerian fashion Speaking at the Seme Command headquarters on Wednesday, Customs Area Controller Dr. Ben Oramalugo confirmed the seizure and announced the arrest of a suspect linked to the illegal consignment. According to Oramalugo, the materials were being transported in a red Toyota Avensis with the registration number GGE 66 JN. The vehicle was…
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May
14
2025
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EFCC Admits Wrongly Declaring Innocent Person Wanted Over CBEX Scandal

EFCC Admits Wrongly Declaring Innocent Person Wanted Over CBEX Scandal

Crime, News Flash, Security
EFCC Admits Wrongly Declaring Innocent Person Wanted Over CBEX Scandal The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has admitted that it wrongly declared Ellie Bitar wanted over the CBEX ponzi scheme. The anti-graft agency, in a statement on Wednesday, made this admission a few days after FIJ first published the story on how Mr Bitar was wrongly declared wanted by the EFCC. “Ellie Bitar of CBEX Solutions Ltd., who was earlier declared wanted, has since been removed from the list owing to new information that does not support his inclusion in the wanted person’s list,” the EFCC said. The anti-graft…
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May
11
2025
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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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