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How security agencies sabotage the fight against crime

How security agencies sabotage the fight against crime

By Rotimi Fasan IT has become customary for Nigerian security agents and agencies to pass off what should ordinarily be classified information as routine news release. Each time some of these security units and their operatives engage in this unwholesome breach one is reminded of how far many of them have fallen in their knowledge […]
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PDP Governors pledge to work with FG, security agencies on insecurity

PDP Governors pledge to work with FG, security agencies on insecurity

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has pledged to continue to work with the Federal Government and security agencies in addressing insecurity in the country. The Chairman of the forum and Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja said that PDP governors would continue to work towards […]

Insecurity: Oyetola tasks security agencies on loyalty, integrity

Insecurity: Oyetola tasks security agencies on loyalty, integrity

Shina Abubakar – Osogbo Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola on Friday called on security agencies in Nigeria to remain committed, loyal and demonstrate a high level of integrity in discharging their constitutional responsibilities. He spoke at the opening ceremony of a two-day strategic retreat organised by the Ministry of Interior, held in Ilesa. Oyetola urged […]

Kogi attack: Bello orders security agencies to fish out perpetrators

Kogi attack: Bello orders security agencies to fish out perpetrators

The Governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has directed the security agencies in the state to fish out perpetrators of Tawari attack for justice. In a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Onogwu Muhammed, in Lokoja on Friday, the governor said the security agencies should swing into action and ensure that those who […]

politicians, security agencies important threats to democracy ― YIAGA AFRICA

politicians, security agencies important threats to democracy ― YIAGA AFRICA

YIAGA AFRICA has said Nigerian politicians, political parties and security agencies have become important threats to the country’s democracy and must work to hold them to account. The group further urged National Assembly to hold public hearing on the Bayelsa and Kogi election to document alleged electoral impunity, violence and malpractice that characterised the poll. […]

Buhari directs security agencies to procure uniforms from DICON

Buhari directs security agencies to procure uniforms from DICON

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday directed the military and other security services to procure their uniforms and other kits from the Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). The President gave the directives at the foundation laying ceremony of DICON Research and Development Center, Kaduna. The centre is putting up a garment industry in partnership with […]