Insecurity: Nigeria Military Architecture Yet To Be Reform- Boss Mustapha

InfrastructureMilitaryInsecurity: Nigeria Military Architecture Yet To Be Reform- Boss Mustapha

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 29, 2021

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, says Nigeria is still battling with insecurity because Nigeria has not reformed its military architecture. Mustapha stated this when he received the 24-member advisory committee on the reform of the armed forces and defence in Abuja.  “Reforms are critical and difficult to implement, but the step taken by the ministry of defence is the right step in the right direction to address security challenges....

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Governor Abdulrazaq Receives Committee’s Report On Misbaudeen Arabic School

Crime & SecurityLaw & JusticeGovernor Abdulrazaq Receives Committee’s Report On Misbaudeen Arabic School

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 26, 2021

ILORIN — Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has received the report of the 11-man committee set up by the Kwara State government to investigate the torture meted out to some students of Misbaudeen Arabic School, Ganmo. Recall that the committee was set up following the torture meted out to five students of the school including a female, by the principal for allegedly organizing and participating in a birthday party where alcohol was freely served and consumed. The...

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Navy Seeks Special Intervention Fund to Establish More Jetties

MilitaryNational SecurityNavy Seeks Special Intervention Fund to Establish More Jetties

PilotnewsOctober 26, 2021

CALABAR — The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy has solicited a special intervention fund from the House of Representatives with a view to establishing more jetties within the Command’s area of responsibility. Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. Sanusi Ibrahim, made the appeal on Monday in Calabar when the House of Representatives Committee on Navy visited the command on an oversight function. Ibrahim said that the Command was faced with the...

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Military Fighter Jets Destroys 20 Boats Carrying Over 100 Boko Haram Terrorists/ISWAP

MilitaryNational SecurityMilitary Fighter Jets Destroys 20 Boats Carrying Over 100 Boko Haram Terrorists/ISWAP

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 24, 2021

MAIDUGURI — In its continued onslaught on terrorists in the Lake Chad region, military fighter jets deployed for Operation Hadin Kai have destroyed 20 boats carrying over 100 Boko Haram Terrorists/Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) over the weekend. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, the NAF Director, Public Relations and Information, said the feat followed credible intelligence on October 20, 2021 said about 20 boats with suspected Boko Haram /ISWAP terrorists were converging for a meeting...

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Insecurity: Peace Committee Submits Report to Military

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityInsecurity: Peace Committee Submits Report to Military

PilotnewsOctober 23, 2021

JOS — The Special Peace committee set up by the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) has submitted its reports to Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali, the commander of the task force. The 36-man committee was inauguration on September 11, 2021, to proffer a lasting solution to the lingering insecurity in the state. The committee was also mandated to identify the root causes of the crisis that has engulfed the state over the years. Presenting the...

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Nigeria’s Ambassador Identify Causes Of Insurgency

National SecurityPovertyNigeria’s Ambassador Identify Causes Of Insurgency

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)October 23, 2021

YOLA — The dearth of development in the Northeast region of Nigeria has been identified as one of the major triggers of insurgency in the region. The North East adjudged as the poorest region in Nigeria has suffered over a decade of Insurgency leading to the death of tens of thousands of residents, displacement of millions of others, and destruction of infrastructure and properties across the region. Nigeria’s Ambassador to Benin, Lieutenant Gen. Tukur Buratai...

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EndSARS: Sanwo-Olu Promises to Make Judicial Panel Report Public

Human Rights & FreedomLaw & JusticeEndSARS: Sanwo-Olu Promises to Make Judicial Panel Report Public

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 21, 2021

LAGOS — As the final report of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution is being awaited, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the Government would be making full disclosure of the report to the public. Sanwo-Olu said the State Government would not make an attempt to cover up the recommendations of the panel, whether it is in its favour or not. The Governor said the panel report would be helpful in strengthening true...

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Amidst Tight Security, DSS Brought Nnamdi Kanu to Court to Face Treason Charges

Human Rights & FreedomLaw & JusticeAmidst Tight Security, DSS Brought Nnamdi Kanu to Court to Face Treason Charges

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)October 21, 2021

ABUJA — On Thursday, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja amidst tight security. The IPOB leader was brought to the Court on a black Sport Utility Vehicle at about 8 a.m. Journalists, lawyers, and staff of the Federal High Court were barred from entering the Court premises. From Transcorp Hilton through the Ministry of Justice and Abia House, security was beefed up with...

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Mrs Ibrahim Zakzaky Sues DSS, AGF Demands N2 billion

Law & JusticeMrs Ibrahim Zakzaky Sues DSS, AGF Demands N2 billion

PilotnewsOctober 19, 2021

ABUJA — Wife of the Leader of Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) popularly called the Shi’ites, Malama Zeenah, have separately filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the seizure of their international passports by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). In their fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by their lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), their lawyer, in their fundamental rights enforcement suit, the...

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#EndSARS: LCCI Seeks Strict Adherence to Democratic Ideals

Human Rights & FreedomLaw & Justice#EndSARS: LCCI Seeks Strict Adherence to Democratic Ideals

PilotnewsOctober 19, 2021

LAGOS — The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged leaders in sub-Saharan Africa to embrace the rule of law and democratic ideals to forestall political unrest. Dr. Chinyere Almona, Director-General, LCCI, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. She spoke against the backdrop of the one-year anniversary of #EndSARS protests which impacted negatively on businesses across the country. Almona added that bad...

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