The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), has announced the appointment of Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG). A statement by the office of the Administrator said; Prof. Worika’s “appointment follows careful consideration of his credentials, extensive experience, and performance during rigorous…
Less than 24 hours after an explosion hit the Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Bodo community of Gokana local government area of Rivers State, another explosion has occurred at an oil facility in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area of the State on Tuesday. The latest blast occurred at a Manifold Connecting federal line in Okwawriwa area in…
By Animashaun Salman Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has urged newly posted heads of security agencies in the state to redouble their efforts in the fight against banditry and other criminal activities. The governor made the call on Friday during a courtesy visit by the security heads to the Government House in Sokoto, the state…
Recently, certain individuals have been using the issue of military and police checkpoints to gaslight the public and cast the Nigerian government as partial to some regions over others. But is this an accurate reflection of today’s Nigeria? The Federal Government will treat each region and state according to their conduct. You are not being…
By Law Mefor The escalating level of insecurity in the nation is forcing many citizens to wonder if the government can still save Nigeria. The minister of state for defence just ordered the service chiefs to relocate to the North West after militants seized two Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) armoured vehicles from Nigerian forces and…
A closed-door meeting is set to take place today, Tuesday, between the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and all heads of security forces in the country. Although the agenda remains undisclosed, sources indicate that the meeting will focus on implementing President Bola Tinubu’s crackdown order amidst ongoing protests. The meeting, scheduled to take…
The former chairman of the Kaduna state chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has told the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that, it is too early to threaten Nigerians with the 2027 election. In a statement recently, Hayab stated categorically that, “It is sad to read that some members of…
By Law Mefor The argument over whether Nigerians should be allowed by law to carry weapons for self-defence is returning and gaining traction in light of the terrifyingly high levels of insecurity in the nation, especially kidnapping. When the notion was recently put to the Chief of Army Staff, he soberly rejected it. Nigeria’s chief…
By Law Mefor The Fulani socio-cultural organisation in Nigeria, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, established the “Nomad vigilante group” in Nassarawa state on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. The Miyetti Allah’s national president, Bello Bodejo, stated that the security group will support law enforcement in their efforts to battle criminal activity within the state. He added that…
…Accused of holding regular meetings with terror suspects in Abuja …knows the whereabouts of kidnapped Zamfara female varsity students, corps members Soni Daniel, Abuja An influential Northern Senator us being closely watched by security agencies in the country for reportedly spearheading terrorism, banditry and Kidnapping. The powerful lawmaker, who is also heading a sensitive committee…
