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Kidnapping

February 26, 2024

Catholic pope prays for Nigerians, says kidnapping ‘increasingly frequent’

“The increasingly frequent kidnappings in Nigeria are extremely concerning.

POPE PRAYING; KIDNAPPERS
February 18, 2024

Blame Buhari, Emefiele for nationwide hunger; we didn’t know things were this bad: Akpabio

Mr Akpabio insists that eight months were not enough to effect a change and undo the damage of Messrs Buhari and Emefiele’s policy.

Buhari, Akpabio, Emefiele
February 11, 2024

NDLEA unveils new strategies to combat drug abuse, trafficking in FCT

“The issues of drug abuse are not funny and we must treat it squarely at both individual and governmental levels.”

NDLEA
January 31, 2024

Kidnap, banditry not as bad as journalists report; Nigeria not among top 10 kidnapping nations: Presidency

“In a report by the World Population Review, Nigeria is not among the top 10 countries in the world, with kidnapping epidemic,” said Mr Onanuga

January 28, 2024

Nigerians groan over prevailing insecurity, demand new strategies

Those who spoke with journalists hailed the efforts of security agencies in tackling the menace.

Bandits attack
January 25, 2024

DHQ says special forces mobilised to tackle bandits, kidnappers

Defence spokesman Edward Buba disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday on the armed forces operations.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa
January 22, 2024

Gov Fubara behind kidnapping in Abuja to force Wike’s removal: Ikwerre Chairman

Mr Nwanosike said Mr Fubara’s alleged move was to discredit and force the immediate past governor of Rivers and current FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, out of office.

Fubara, Wike and Ikwerre chairman Samuel Nwanosike
January 17, 2024

Police nab 37 suspected cultists, armed robbers, kidnappers in Lagos

The police boss said that 1,050 commercial motorcycles were also seized for contravening traffic rules and regulations.

Lagos CP, Fayoade Adegoke
January 5, 2024

Ife Awkuzu group asks government to prioritise youth development

He also urged the federal, state and local governments to support the association to secure the future of young Nigerians.

Ife Awkuzu Development Association
January 1, 2024

No violent attacks as Kogi residents celebrated Christmas, New Year: Official

“The peaceful celebration of Christmas and New Year in Kogi is a result of such a huge investment in security,” the clerk said.

Bandits attack