4 April 2025
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SSA Demands Urgent Security Reforms Amid Rising Violence in Southern Nigeria

Wendy R.

The Southern Solidarity Alliance (SSA) has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence and criminal activities in Southern Nigeria, urging security agencies to step up their efforts in tracking down perpetrators and restoring safety to the region. In a statement signed by National Coordinator, Mr. Ndubuisi Okafor, and Chairman of the Media Committee, Mr. Ena Ighalo, the SSA condemned the failure of security forces to apprehend those responsible for the massacre of over 16 villagers in Ebonyi State and other violent crimes. Disturbing Surge in Violence The group highlighted worsening security challenges in Imo State, particularly in Orsu, where communities…

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NSCDC Pledges Stronger Security Measures to Protect Zamfara Residents

Wendy R.

The Zamfara State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sani Mustapha, has reiterated the agency’s commitment to safeguarding lives and properties across the state. Speaking at the 2025 International Civil Defence Day celebration in Gusau, Mustapha emphasized the significance of the annual event, observed every March 1, to promote civil protection, security awareness, and crisis management. “This day is set aside to recognize civil defence efforts in protecting lives and livelihoods,” he stated. Mustapha highlighted the NSCDC’s role in ensuring security through structured crisis management approaches and humanitarian services. He assured citizens that the Corps remains…

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Arewa Leaders Urge Tinubu to Tackle Insecurity, Boost Development in Northern Nigeria

Wendy R.

The Arewa Grassroot Leaders Assembly has called on President Bola Tinubu to make security in Northern Nigeria a top priority to accelerate the region’s development. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the President General of the Assembly, Mr. Collins Monday, emphasized the need for collective efforts to address the region’s challenges. He urged Tinubu to reconsider policies that could negatively impact the North, including insufficient infrastructure funding, inadequate social services, and limited representation in key government positions. Call for Security and Economic Reforms Monday highlighted the urgent need for increased military presence and community-led security initiatives to combat banditry,…

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EFCC Arraigns Jude Okoye Over Alleged N1.38 Billion Money Laundering

Wendy R.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jude Okoye, the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct music duo P-Square, over alleged money laundering involving ₦1.38 billion, $1 million, and £34,537.59. Okoye was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, before Justice Alexander Owoeye at the Federal High Court in Lagos on a seven-count charge related to financial misconduct. Allegations Against Okoye According to the EFCC, Okoye allegedly used illicit funds to acquire a property worth ₦850 million at No. 5, Tony Eromosele Street, Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, in 2022. The prosecution…

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Anambra Lawmakers Urge NAFDAC to Fast-Track Drug Market Reopening

Wendy R.

The Anambra State House of Assembly has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to hasten its inspection and verification process at the Bridgehead Drug Market in Onitsha. The lawmakers made this appeal in response to the economic hardship faced by traders, who have been unable to conduct business for 21 days due to the market’s closure. The resolution followed a motion moved by Chief Tony Moubike, representing Aguata Constituency 2. He urged the market leadership to establish a monitoring committee to identify and report individuals engaged in drug counterfeiting, ensuring such issues do…

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Police in Bauchi Arrests Woman for Stabbing Husband To Death

Wendy R.

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old woman, Salamatu Danjuma, from Nadabo village in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area, for allegedly stabbing her husband to death during a heated argument over their child’s custody. According to a statement released on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, Ahmed Wakil, preliminary investigations indicate that the couple had been embroiled in a prolonged dispute regarding their six-year-old daughter. “Initially, there were discussions with the woman’s family about taking in the child, but the husband later refused, leading to heightened tensions,” Wakil stated. The disagreement took a tragic turn when, in the heat…

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NDA Warns Kaduna Residents to Steer Clear of Live-Fire Training Zone

Wendy R.

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has cautioned residents of Afaka, Kauya, and Mando in Kaduna State to avoid its open range as it conducts a live-fire training exercise from February 26 to March 1. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the NDA’s Public Relations Officer, Maj. Muhammad Maidawa, emphasized that the exercise is part of the advanced fire application training for Army Cadets of the 72 Regular Course. The exercise will involve live ammunition, making it crucial for residents—including farmers, pedestrians, and cattle rearers—to heed safety warnings. The NDA has put up barriers and warning signs around the designated range…

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Police arrests 23-Years-Old Man for Allegedly Beating Girlfriend to Death in Lagos

Wendy R.

The Lagos State Police Command has detained a 23-year-old man for allegedly beating his girlfriend to death. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to journalists on Monday in Lagos. He stated that the suspect committed the offence on Friday at about 8:00 pm in the Ijedodo, Isheri-Osun area of the state. Hundeyin explained that a neighbour reported the incident at the Isheri-Osun Police Divisional Station. “The neighbour said he saw the suspect beating his girlfriend in his room for reasons yet to be determined. “A few minutes later, the suspect screamed for help. On reaching his apartment,…

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NDLEA Cracks Down on International Drug Syndicates in Lagos Airport Operations

Wendy R.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a 24-year-old Thai woman, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, attempting to smuggle 46.60 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a potent synthetic strain of cannabis, into Nigeria. The arrest took place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, during the inward clearance of passengers on a Qatar Airways flight from Thailand via Doha. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi confirmed that the illicit consignment, comprising 43 parcels of cannabis, was concealed inside the suspect’s luggage. Upon interrogation, Ms. Wimonnat confessed that she was a hired courier for a drug trafficking…

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A CALL TO ACTION : Securing Nigeria’s Future: The Need for Urgent NSCDC Recruitment

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By Gambo Jagindi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been a cornerstone of national security and critical infrastructure protection. Despite their heroic efforts, the corps faces a significant challenge The escalating attacks on electrical equipment, high-tension wire vandalism, and power cable sabotage have exposed a critical vulnerability in our national infrastructure. The NSCDC stands as a bulwark against these threats, tasked with protecting the very foundations of our economy. However, the corps’ valiant efforts are being undermined by a severe manpower shortage, which imperils their ability to respond effectively to these emerging threats. In recent times, the…

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