From Our Correspondent The acting Governor of Oyo State Bayo Lawal, has advised local government chairmen to curb insecurity in their respective domains by synergising efforts. TheNewsZenith reports that Lawal gave advice on Thursday at the inauguration of the Kajola Ultra-Modern Market in Ogbomoso town. He charged the chairmen to work hand-in-hand with the state […]
By Opeyemi Mohammed The nationwide protest entered Day two on Friday as protesting youths gathered at the popular Gani Fawehinmin’s Park in Ojota in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that the group of protesters, who claimed to be concerned Nigerians, said they remain resolute on their demands. They said their positions for the protest have not changed […]
Speech by the Inspector-General of Police(IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun On Day One of the Planned Nationwide Protest (Aug. 1, 2024) at the IGP Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. Protocols Fellow Nigerians and Compatriots, It is with a grave sense of responsibility that I address you this evening. You will recall that upon several indications by […]
Hu ADVERTISEMENT By Our Correspondent The Police Command in Lagos, on Wednesday, said it prevented an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from going off in Ikeja. TheNewsZenith reports that Benjamin Hundeyin, the Command’s spokesman, confirmed the development in a statement. According to Hundeyin, an unknown person dropped the IED, contained inside a bag by the roadside. The […]
By Our Correspondent A socio-political group, The Collective Movement (TCM), has called for measures to prevent hoodlums from hijacking the planned nationwide protest. TheNewsZeniths reports that the advice is coming ahead of the planned nationwide protest against `bad governance, hunger and hardship’. Mrs Esther Opaluwah, TCM’s National Woman Leader, gave the advice in a statement […]
From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Gombe Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has convened an expanded security meeting to address pressing security challenges, particularly in light of the threat of impending nationwide protests. TheNewsZenith reports that the meeting had in attendance heads of security agencies, local government chairmen, traditional rulers and religious leaders. Our Correspondent gathered that […]
By Our Correspondent …..seeks improved security around schools The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit (MSSNLagos) has called on security agencies to prioritise the safety of educational institutions as Nigerians brace up for a nationwide protest. Amir (President) of MSSNLagos, Kamoldeen Abiona, made the call in a press statement, emailed to TheNewsZenith, […]
From Our Correspondent Gov. Bala Muhammad of Bauchi State has terminated the appointment of his Chief Security Adviser, Dr Ahmed Chiroma, with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement signed by the governor’s Special Assistant on Media, Comrade Mukhtar Gidado, on Wednesday, in Bauchi. The government did not give a reason for sacking Chiroma. […]
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will begin the enforcement of the digitalised Central Motor Registry (e-CMR), asking vehicle users to register for safety and security compliance. In a statement on Sunday, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the enforcement will start on July 29. TheNewsZenith reports that the Force tasked […]
By Opeyemi Muhammad The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted a cache of arms and ammunition valued at N270 million at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in Lagos. The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, made this known in a statement. TheNewsZenith obtained a copy of the statement signed by the Customs spokesman, Abdullahi […]