Why Central Power Should Be Delegated – Dickson

National DevelopmentNational SecurityNigeriaWhy Central Power Should Be Delegated – Dickson

Beloved John (Staff Writer)May 11, 2021

The devolution of power to sub-national governments and a review of the constitution are measures that can address Nigeria’s growing insecurity as proposed by Bayelsa senator, Seriake Dickson. According to Dickson, some cases of imbalance and distortion in the country exist only as a result of a constitutional crisis. The Bayelsa west senator who featured in Africa Independent Television (AIT) on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari is holding powers that should be decentralized. “Now, we...

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Southern Governors Recommend Restructuring of the Nigerian Federation, Urge Buhari to Address the Nation On Security Challenges

National SecurityNewsNigeriaSouthern Governors Recommend Restructuring of the Nigerian Federation, Urge Buhari to Address the Nation On Security Challenges

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)May 11, 2021

The Southern Governors Forum on Tuesday recommend restructuring of the Nigeria Federation for the progress of the nation, national dialogue and review of appointments into Federal Government Agencies. These resolutions were reached at the Southern Governors of Nigeria meeting held at Asaba, Delta State. A communiqué signed by the 17 Governors reads, “The progress of the nation requires that urgent and bold steps be taken to restructure the Nigerian Federation leading to the evolution of...

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NUJ Urges Probe into Arrest of Imo Newspaper Vendors

Law & JusticeNigeriaPress * MediaNUJ Urges Probe into Arrest of Imo Newspaper Vendors

PilotnewsMay 11, 2021

OWERRI — The Imo council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has demanded full investigation into Monday’s arrest of newspaper vendors and distributors in Owerri by security operatives. The council’s request is contained in a statement in Owerri, co-signed by its Chairman and Secretary, Chris Akaronye and Juliet Dim. It decried the “gestapo” manner the arrest was carried out, allegedly by the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector General of Police. It stated that its...

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NEWS ANALYSIS: Managing Mental Health Conditions Among Army Officers

HealthMilitaryWellnessNEWS ANALYSIS: Managing Mental Health Conditions Among Army Officers

PilotnewsMay 11, 2021

A News Analysis by Sumaila Ogbaje, NAN   Unarguably, mental health conditions are similar among sufferers, irrespective of class, profession or other instances. Similarly, neurologists note that mental health conditions experienced by military personnel are the same among the public, although transition from military to civil life may contribute to the frequency of the condition among military officers. According to them, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and substance abuse affect a significant minority of...

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Some People Are Mercilessly Against Nigeria – Buhari

National SecurityNewsNigeriaSome People Are Mercilessly Against Nigeria – Buhari

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 10, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the security challenges in the country. Buhari lamented that despite the closure of the borders with the views to control the smuggling of arms and ammunition, “Some people are mercilessly against this country.” “We closed the borders to control the smuggling of petroleum products, and check the influx of smuggled goods, arms and ammunition. “That was when the Comptroller General of Customs called me, saying 40 tankers laden...

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Why State Police Will Not Work in Nigeria – Former Enugu Governor

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaWhy State Police Will Not Work in Nigeria – Former Enugu Governor

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 10, 2021

Leaders and experts have continued to propose the way forward for Nigeria to overcome the problem of insecurity, a former Enugu State Governor, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, believes state police was not an option. The former governor was of the opinion that adopting state police as a solution to the current security challenges would be a wrong move, arguing that the factors that led to the abolition of regional police were still very much available. “That...

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Nigerian Army Eliminate Top Bandits’ Commanders, 48 Others In North-West – Official

Crime & SecurityMilitaryNewsNigerian Army Eliminate Top Bandits’ Commanders, 48 Others In North-West – Official

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)May 10, 2021

The Nigerian Army says the troops of 8 Division operating in Zamfara and adjoining states, have eliminated many bandits’ commander and over 48 members of their gangs in North West. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Yerima said that the Division had earlier launched “Operation Tsare Mutane” following the directives of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru. He said that the...

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Nigerian Army Rescue 18 Kidnapped Victims, killed 5 Bandits’ Commanders, Neutralized 48 others In Zamfara

Crime & SecurityMilitaryNewsNigerian Army Rescue 18 Kidnapped Victims, killed 5 Bandits’ Commanders, Neutralized 48 others In Zamfara

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 10, 2021

Troops of 8 Divisions of the Nigerian Army deployed for clearance Operations against armed bandits in Zamfara State on Monday, said 18 kidnap victims. Brig-Gen. Mohammed Yerima, Director, Army Public Relations said in a statement that the troops killed 5 Bandits’ Commanders and neutralized 48 others in separate gun battles under ‘Operation Mutane’. The statement read in part: “The General Officer Commanding (GOC) the Division, Maj Gen Usman Yusuf launched the first phase of Operation...

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Nigerian Government Accuses Some High Profile Nigerians, Institutions of Financing Terrorism

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Government Accuses Some High Profile Nigerians, Institutions of Financing Terrorism

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 10, 2021

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has accused some high-profile Nigerians and institutions of financing terrorism in the country. Malami while speaking with State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa said government was already profiling for prosecution well-placed Nigerians who, have reasonable ground to be suspected of being financiers of terrorism in the country. The Minister confirmed arrest of an undisclosed number of suspects followed the recent convictions of some...

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Nigerian Army Arrest 10 Suspected Boko Haram Members In Kano

Boko HaramMilitaryNational SecurityNewsNigerian Army Arrest 10 Suspected Boko Haram Members In Kano

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 9, 2021

The Nigerian Army, on Saturday evening, arrested no fewer than 10 suspected Boko Haram members in a mosque located at Filin Lazio, Hotoro, in Kano metropolis. According to the reports, the troops succeeded in whisking away the suspected Boko Haram members without raising eyebrows of the fasting-breaking Muslims. It was learnt that the majority of the people using the mosque were Borno indigenes that fled the troubled northeast due to the Boko haram insurgency. Captain...

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