THE GUARDIAN Chairmen, Forum of African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 36 states of the Federation and Abuja, yesterday, raised concern over issues confronting the nation and asked the Federal Government to tackle them, particularly insecurity and ASUU strike without…
THE GUARDIAN President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured that his administration will not rest until the current security challenges in the country are addressed. Buhari, represented by the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonayan Onu, said this at the public…
VANGUARD NEWS Ordinarily, the threat letter issued by a self-styled “Fulani Jihadists” group to attack Delta State should not merit more than an idle glance. The faceless group had pasted its threat letter in strategic places in Asaba and Agbor,…
THE NATION Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Wednesday commended the Nigerian Navy for its collaborative role in providing security for the nation’s oil assets. Okowa gave the commendation when he received the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval…
THIS DAY The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has raised the alarm that Nigeria’s collapse is inevitable if the spate of insecurity across the country continues unabated. PANDEF made the assertion yesterday in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary,…
WWW.FT.COM A combination of explosive population growth, rampant unemployment, underfunded and incapable security forces, and easy access to small arms has made banditry a booming industry in a struggling economy, and Nigeria’s most serious security threat. “Sadly the kidnapping industry…
THE NATION The Minister of Defence, Major General Salihi Magashi (rtd), Monday, hinted that Nigeria is in a critical situation following resurging terrorists’ attacks, banditry and abductions across the nation. He however opined that the security challenges require support and…
THE NATION THE Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has vowed to pursue the establishment of a regional security outfit in the New Year to police the Niger Delta region, especially the South-south geopolitical zone. In his New Year address in…
NAIRAMETRICS At the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held yesterday, a resolution was reached by the Council that deeper needs and demands of the #EndSARS protests should be addressed by both Federal and State Governments. Hence, a committee was set…
PREMIUM TIMES No fewer than 1013 people were killed in at least 416 conflicts and violent attacks in the Niger Delta in 2019, a report shows. According to the Foundation for Partnership Initiative in the Niger Delta (PIND) in its…