Security

Oct
20
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Counter-Protesters Rally In Abuja, Reject #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest

Counter-Protesters Rally In Abuja, Reject #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest

Human Rights, News Flash, Security
Counter-Protesters Rally In Abuja, Reject #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest Some protesters have taken to the streets in Abuja to demonstrate against the ongoing rally demanding an unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from detention. Some of the counter-protesters at about 10.00 a.m., around the Labour House bridge in the central area. Some of them were waving the Nigerian flag, with music playing in the background. Others held placards with the inscription, ‘No Pressure to the Rule of Law’, to counter the demand for the release of Mr Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges…
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Oct
20
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Tension Builds As Police Begins Show Of Force In Lagos; Storm Lekki, Ojota Over Protest Fears

Tension Builds As Police Begins Show Of Force In Lagos; Storm Lekki, Ojota Over Protest Fears

News Flash, Human Rights, Security
Tension Builds As Police Begin Show Of Force In Lagos; Storm Lekki, Ojota Over Protest Fears The Lagos State Police Command has moved to reassure residents that the state remains calm and secure, despite reports of protests in parts of the country. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, gave the assurance on Monday during a “Show of Force” exercise in Ikeja, aimed at demonstrating the command’s readiness to maintain peace and order. Jimoh said police operatives had been strategically deployed to key flashpoints, including the Lekki Toll Gate, Ojota, Maryland, and Gani Fawehinmi Park — to forestall any breakdown of law…
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Oct
20
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nnamdi Kanu’s Protest: Correctional Centres Are Red Zones, FGN Warns

Nnamdi Kanu’s Protest: Correctional Centres Are Red Zones, FGN Warns

FGN, News Flash, Security
Nnamdi kanu’s protest: Correctional centres are red zones, FG warns The federal government, through the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has declared all correctional centres nationwide as red zones following the plans to protest for the release of detained leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, said he will lead a protest to the Aso Roack Villa on Monday. In a statement released Sunday in Abuja, signed by the Public Relations Officer of the NCoS, Umar Abubakar, declared that correctional centres nationwide are restricted areas and anyone who has no official business therein should stay off to…
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Oct
12
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Nigerian Army Begins Recruitment For Regular And Short Service Intake; Apply Now

Nigerian Army Begins Recruitment For Regular And Short Service Intake; Apply Now

News Flash, Security
APPLY NOW: Nigerian Army Begins Recruitment For Regular And Short Service Intake The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of applications for the Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) and the Short Service Combatant Commission (SSC) Course 49/2026. According to a statement released by the Military Secretary (Army) at the Army Headquarters, Mambilla Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja, the recruitment exercise aims to strengthen the Nigerian Army with competent and patriotic individuals ready to contribute to national security and development. Applications for both the Regular Recruit Intake and the Short Service Combatant Commission are to be completed online and free of charge via the…
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Oct
10
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Sowore Meets Jonathan In Abuja Over Nnamdi Kanu

Sowore Meets Jonathan In Abuja Over Nnamdi Kanu

Judiciary, Human Rights, News Flash, Security
Sowore Meets Jonathan In Abuja Over Nnamdi Kanu Activist Omoyele Sowore on Friday met with former President Goodluck Jonathan over the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is being held by the Department of State Services (DSS) on terrorism charges. Mr Sowore is planning a march to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on October 20 to demand Kanu’s unconditional release. He said in an X post that the ex-president agreed with him that there is an “urgent and compelling need to address this matter decisively and justly.” Sowore thanked Jonathan “for recognizing the…
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Sep
17
2025
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Gov. Otti Assures Of Working With Federal Government To Reduce The Proliferation Of Arms And Weapons

Gov. Otti Assures Of Working With Federal Government To Reduce The Proliferation Of Arms And Weapons

Abia State, FGN, News Flash, Security
GOV. OTTI ASSURES OF WORKING WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REDUCE THE PROLIFERATION OF ARMS AND WEAPONS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has assured that he will continue to work with the relevant Federal Government Agencies to reduce the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the country. Governor Otti gave this assurance while receiving in audience, a delegation of the new South East Zonal Director of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons led by Captain Chris Anusiem, who called on him at his office. He said that almost all crimes are…
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Sep
16
2025
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Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Is On Tinubu’s Neck – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Nnamdi Kanu’s Life Is On Tinubu’s Neck – By Dr. Engr. Odo Ijere (Okpotemba)

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Health, Presidency, Security
NNAMDI KANU'S LIFE IS ON TINUBU'S NECK. The Igbo nation lately has been inundated by disturbing tales of the deteriorated health condition of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This alarm has been raised by not a few which includes the Honourable Member Representing his Federal Constituency who visited him just recently, Honorable Obi Aguocha. There is a national consensus for his unconditional release which has been clearly underscored by endless dilation of the trial Court that keeps embarrassing itself and the National Assembly leadership that has in the past pleaded with Mr President to exercise his prerogative of mercy. The Southeast governors…
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Sep
12
2025
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Aba Business Community Raises Funds For Security Trust Fund, As Gov. Otti Announces Commissioning Of Port Harcourt Road By President Tinubu

Aba Business Community Raises Funds For Security Trust Fund, As Gov. Otti Announces Commissioning Of Port Harcourt Road By President Tinubu

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security
ABA BUSINESS COMMUNITY RAISES FUNDS FOR SECURITY TRUST FUND, AS GOV. OTTI ANNOUNCES COMMISSIONING OF PORT HARCOURT ROAD BY PRESIDENT TINUBU. Members of the Aba business community have raised millions of Naira to support Governor Alex Otti's Security Trust Fund in the State. Addressing the business community at the Aba Stakeholders Security Trust Fundraising Launcheon held on Thursday, September 11th at the Aba Sports Club, Governor Otti said that his government recognises security as the bedrock of development. The Governor, restated that security occupies the centre stage of his Government and assured that he would not compromise on issues of…
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Aug
19
2025
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US Applauds Nigeria Over Arrest Of Two Wanted Ansaru Terror Leaders

US Applauds Nigeria Over Arrest Of Two Wanted Ansaru Terror Leaders

FGN, International, News Flash, Security
US Applauds Nigeria Over Arrest Of Two Wanted Ansaru Terror Leaders The United States Mission in Nigeria has hailed the Nigerian Government and security forces over the arrest of two wanted leaders of the terror group, Ansaru. In a statement on Monday, the Mission identified the suspects as Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a, and Mahmud al-Nigeri, also known as Mallam Mamuda. The US described the arrests as a “significant step forward” in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and violent extremism. “We commend the Nigerian Government and security forces on the successful arrest of wanted #Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Muhammad…
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Aug
19
2025
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COAS Reshuffles Nigerian Army High Command, Appoints New GOCs, PSOs

COAS Reshuffles Nigerian Army High Command, Appoints New GOCs, PSOs

News Flash, Security
COAS Reshuffles Nigerian Army High Command, Appoints New GOCs, PSOs The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has approved the redeployment and appointment of senior officers across key command, instructional, and staff positions in the Nigerian Army. A statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the reshuffle was part of the COAS’s strategic move to strengthen leadership and reposition the Nigerian Army for greater operational effectiveness. She stated that some of the senior officers appointed as Principal Staff Officers at the Army Headquarters include Maj Gen AA Adeyinka, posted from…
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