From Abdulwahab Muhammad, Bauchi The Bauchi State Government has approved the construction and rehabilitation of seventeen new rural and urban roads across the state to enhance citizens’ quality of life. TheNewsZenith reports that this was part of the resolutions made during the State Executive Council meeting, presided by Gov. Bala Mohammed. Similarly, the Council also […]
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, […]
By Our Correspondent The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) is working with two security arms to curb insecurity on Lagos waterways, the General Manager, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, has said. TheNewsZenith reports that the collaboration is with the Marine Police and the Nigerian Navy. Emmanuel explained that beyond the Marine Police and the Navy, LASWA laos […]
From Our Correspondent Kibaku Area Development Association urged the Federal Government to strengthen security against terrorist attacks in Chibok community in Borno State. The FCT Chairman of the association, Mr Mutah Nkeki, made the call at a news briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. The briefing is on the recent terrorist attacks on some Chibok communities […]
From Our Correspondent The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, re-emphasised the importance of professionalism and people-friendly policing as he interacted with officers in Kwara Command on policing activities. ACP Olumiywas Adejobi, the Force PRO, said in a statement, e-mailed to TheNewsZenith, that Egbetokun visited Kwara Command, on Friday. According to the statement, touring […]
By Our Correspondent The Agbekoya Society of Nigeria, a Yoruba farmers and hunters association, says it has deployed about 4,000 personnel to provide security for farmers in the Southwest. The President-General of the association, Chief Kamorudeen Okikiola, announced this at a news conference, on Wednesday, in Lagos. TheNewsZenith reports that Agbekoya held the press conference.to […]
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will have “overall security responsibility” in Gaza “indefinitely” after its war with Hamas. Netanyahu also expressed openness to “little pauses” in the current fight, to facilitate the release of hostages. His comments, in an interview that aired, late Monday on ABC News, offered the clearest indication yet that Israel […]
From Our Correspondent The funeral rites of passage for the paramount ruler in Okeagbe Akoko, Ondo State, the Ajana Afa of Okeagbe, Oba Oladunjoye Fajana would begin on Nov. 22. In a statement on behalf of the family, Prince Niyi Fajana said the programme would last for one week to bid a proper farewell to […]
From Our Correspondent in Abuja A member of the Green Chamber of the National Assembly (NASS), Rep. Ibrahim Almustapha-Rabah (APC-Sokoto) says federal lawmakers are fully committed to securing Nigeria. Almustapha-Rabah, who represents Rabah/Wurno Federal Constituency, gave the assurance in a chat with newsmen, on Monday, in Abuja. “All of us at the National Assembly are […]
Gov. Seyi Makinde, on Monday in Ibadan, inaugurated a 12-man governing board for the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed “Amotekun”, operating in Oyo State. The governor restated his administration’s commitment towards ensuring that the state is secure and habitable for all and sundry. He pledged to continually support the corps with logistics, health insurance, training […]