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 […]
From Our Correspondent Gov. Seyi Makinde has charged traditional institutions in Oyo State to support his government in promoting peace, security and development. Makinde made the call at the coronation and presentation of staff of office to the first Onifiditi of Fiditi, Oba Sakiru Oyewole Adekola-Oyelere, Ajani-Eedu II. TheNewsZenith reports that Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, […]
From Our Correspondent The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has tasked all safety officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to ensure an enhanced safety culture in all NAF activities and operations. Abubakar gave the charge at the NAF Safety Review Board Meeting in Abuja. He said actions or inactions of […]
From Our Correspondent The Muslim Community has sent a save-our-soul message to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to avert avoidable security breaches in the state by taking proactive action. TheNewsZenith reports that the message is contained in a press statement issued by Alhaji Murisiku Siyanbade, Secretary General of the Community. It made the call following a […]