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Thousands Protest Rising Bloodshed In Burkina Faso

July 4, 2021 2:53 am

Thousands of people took to the streets of Burkina Faso yesterday in protest, demanding a stronger response to rising jihadist bloodshed after a massacre last month killed more than 130 people.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that the landlocked West African country has faced increasing attacks by jihadist groups linked Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State since 2015.

In the capital Ouagadougou, protesters chanted ‘No to growing insecurity’, ‘No to populations being abandoned’, ‘No to endless attacks’, and ‘Is there still a president in Burkina Faso?‘

It was the first march organised by the opposition and …

Insecurity Nigerian Army Seeks God’s Intervention

Insecurity: Nigerian Army Seeks God’s Intervention

July 1, 2021 1:57 am
The Nigerian army has revealed that they have begun seeking ‘God’s intervention’ for the frontline troops and entire armed forces to win the fight against insecurity.
The Nigerian Army Director of Islamic Affairs, Brig.-Gen. Shehu Mustapha, made this disclosure  in Abuja yesterday when he led a 40-day prayer in honour of the Late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and other officers who died in the ill-fated Beechcraft King Air 350 crash in Kaduna on May 21.

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According to Mustapha: ‘We’re using this opportunity to pray for their

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Ikoyi: I’m Not Owner Of 21-Storey Building – Osinbajo

Insecurity Will Soon Become History In Nigeria ― Osinbajo

June 25, 2021 1:16 am

Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has expressed great optimism that the current security challenges bedevieling Nigeria would soon become a thing of the past.

The Vice President also explained that the federal government has intensified efforts aimed at adequately securing the country with the recent supplementary budget sent to the National Assembly for approval for the procurement of military hardware for the use of the military and other security agencies.

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Professor Osinbajo made this known when he received in audience the Oluyin of Iyin Ekiti, His Royal Majesty, Oba …

Pope Set To Collaborate With Nigeria To End Insecurity

Pope Set To Collaborate With Nigeria To End Insecurity

June 23, 2021 2:19 am

The Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis, has expressed his readiness to collaborate with the Federal Government of Nigeria to bring to an end, the insecurity in the country and in sub-Saharan Africa.

The religious leader gave the assurance when he received letter of credence from Nigerian Ambassador to the Holy See, Vatican City, Paul Oga Adikwu.

A statement by the  Embassy of Nigeria in the Holy See which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York stated that Pope Francis commended the effort of President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in combating security challenges in the country. It also said during a …

Insecurity, Dwindling Economy Sinking Nigeria - Okowa

Insecurity, Dwindling Economy Sinking Nigeria – Okowa

April 25, 2021 12:57 am

The Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has asserted that Nigeria was in troubled times due to a dwindling economy occasioned by various factors, including worsening insecurity across the country.

The governor made this assertion yesterday at the funeral service of Mrs. Comfort Nwagimeje which was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Agbor, while urging Nigerians to pray that God should change the situation.

According to him, many people were hungry and could no longer feed themselves because they can’t farm the way they used to due to growing insecurity.

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Insecurity Behind Agitations For Secession In Nigeria – Min

Insecurity Behind Agitations For Secession In Nigeria – Minister

April 8, 2021 5:13 pm

Nigeria’s Minister for Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said that banditry, the Boko Haram insurgency, and general insecurity in the country is the reason many secessionist groups are seeking to break away from Nigeria.

The minister made the claim in his opening remarks at a town hall on national security organised by his Ministry, which was held in Kaduna,

Mohammed appealed to Nigerians to be united against insecurity rather than consider dismembering the country.

The theme of the meeting was tagged ‘Setting Benchmarks for Enhanced Security and National Unity in Nigeria.’

Explaining the aims of the meeting, the …

6M Illegal Arms In Circulation In Nigeria – Abdulsalami

6 Million Illegal Arms In Circulation In Nigeria – Abdulsalami

April 8, 2021 1:18 am

Nigeria’s Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (Retd) has expressed grave concern over the proliferation of all calibre of weapons in the country, which he estimated at over six million.

The former Nigerian leader expressed dismay that the proliferation of weapons has heightened insecurity and led to over 80,000 deaths and close to three million Internally Displaced Persons (IDP).

Abubakar, who is chairman of, National Peace Committee (NPC), painted the ugly state of Insecurity the country is presently grappling at a dialogue of the committee with key stakeholders at Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, yesterday.

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Buhari Seeks Miyetti Allah’s Help To Fight Insecurity

Buhari Seeks Miyetti Allah’s Help To Fight Insecurity

April 6, 2021 12:26 am

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has sought the collaboration of the Miyetti Allah group towards tackling the security challenges currently facing the country.

In a statement on Monday, the President, through his Media Assistant, Garba Shehu, emphasized the commitment of his administration to work with all members of the Miyetti Allah society in a bid to rid Nigeria of the activities of terrorists, kidnappers, and bandits.

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President Buhari made this known in a condolence message to the government and people of Nasarawa State over the brutal killing of the …

Insecurity You Can Either Act Now Or Never- CAN To Buhari

Insecurity: Act Now Or Get Ready To Bury Nigeria – CAN To Buhari

March 29, 2021 12:12 am

With insecurity ravaging Nigeria, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has called on the President, Muhammadu Buhari, to act fast to save the country from degenerating into a total collapse.

The religious Association pointed out that Nigerians could out of fear, due to frustration and failure of government to protect them, may resort to bear arms in self defence as recently suggested by some people in government and outside the government.

National Chairman, Youth Wing, Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), Belusochukwu Enwere, in a statement released in Abuja, on Sunday, challenged the security agents to sit up and tackle the …

Why Bandits May Not Drop Their Arms - Gumi

Why Bandits May Not Drop Their Arms – Gumi

March 25, 2021 12:27 am

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, has come out to state that bandits may not drop their arms if their safety is not guaranteed.

The Islamic cleric, who has been heavily involved in the quest to end insecurity, said this during a virtual event hosted by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies.

Insisting that dialogue is the solution to banditry, Gumi said it is too dangerous to allow uneducated young men to be exposed to drugs.

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‘Nobody can justify criminality, what we are saying is what …

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Don’t Politicise My Attack, Ortom Tells Politicians

March 22, 2021 10:00 pm

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has warned against politicizing the recent armed attack on him by suspected militia herdsmen but rather blame it on the general insecurity bedeviling the country.

Ortom, issued the warning while briefing newsmen at the Government House, Makurdi, after an emergency security council meeting, called on everyone to be part of the fight against insecurity. He said the earlier people treat security issues on its merit, the better.

‘This matter should not be politicized. It is me today, it may be any other person tomorrow. This is not a partisan thing and you can see …

Stop Politicizing Security Issues - APC To Nigerians

Stop Politicizing Security Issues – APC To Nigerians

January 16, 2021 4:06 pm

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised Nigerians to stop politicising the issues of security and efforts of security services, particularly the Armed Forces, to keep Nigeria safe.

The party gave the advice in a statement signed by Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, on Friday in Abuja, while celebrating with the military officers on the Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

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The statement read; ‘We must collectively shun the practice of politicizing issues of security and the efforts of our security services, particularly the Armed Forces to keep the country safe. “We should rather support …

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