Growing Security Concerns Across Nigeria AS kidnapping and abduction incidents continue to spread across different parts of Nigeria, security experts are urging citizens to adopt proactive safety measures to reduce their vulnerability. Data from security monitoring organisations indicate that thousands of kidnapping incidents have been recorded across the country over the past decade, affecting people […]
Why Insecurity Is Escalating Across Nigeria Question: Many Nigerians are concerned about the resurgence of kidnappings and terrorist attacks. Does this point to intelligence failure, security compromise or government inaction? Mike Ejiofor:Not necessarily. From my experience in the security sector, intelligence gathering remains active and effective in many instances. The bigger challenge lies in converting […]
By DISHU VICTOR CHUKWUEMEKA A State Seeking Reassurance THERE are moments when citizens stop asking for promises and start demanding protection. Delta State appears to be approaching one of those moments. As reports of kidnappings and violent criminal activities continue to generate public concern, many residents are increasingly worried that insecurity is becoming normalised. Communities that […]
Police Crack Down on Suspected Arms Syndicate THE Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspects allegedly linked to an illegal firearm trafficking network following the recovery of a Beretta pistol in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area. The arrests, which spanned multiple states, were the outcome of weeks of intelligence gathering and investigations launched after […]
A City Overwhelmed by Waste LAGOS State, a metropolis of over 22 million residents, continues to struggle with waste management as roads, medians, and drainage channels in several communities are increasingly filled with refuse. Despite an established waste collection structure, significant gaps in service delivery and compliance have left many neighbourhoods exposed to environmental and […]
Swift Police Response to Distress Call OPERATIVES of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have rescued three abducted children and arrested two suspected child traffickers in Ekparakwa village, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area. The operation followed a distress call received at about 7 pm on Wednesday from a concerned resident reporting the abduction of the […]
Government Flags Major Payroll Irregularities THE Cross River State Government has uncovered more than 2,000 questionable payroll records following an ongoing verification exercise aimed at sanitising the state’s wage structure. The discovery includes invalid Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs), duplicate entries, and suspected ghost workers, particularly within the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). Audit Designed […]
Rising Security Concerns in the South-West SECURITY concerns have intensified across parts of Yorubaland following renewed incidents of kidnapping and armed attacks linked to criminal groups operating from forested areas across Oyo, Ogun, and Ondo States. The development comes in the wake of the abduction of 39 students, pupils, and seven teachers in Oriire Local […]
A Common Public Assumption INCIDENTS of physical altercation often trigger immediate emotional responses, particularly where one party initiates contact, such as a slap. In many public settings, individuals instinctively assume that responding in kind is justified. However, legal principles governing self-defence draw a clear distinction between protection and retaliation. Self-Defence in Law Is Not Revenge […]
By EFETOBOR SIMEON OGHENETEGA Infrastructure and the Politics of Visibility WHEN the administration of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori embarked on the construction of flyover bridges in Effurun and its surrounding corridors, the projects were presented as major interventions aimed at easing traffic congestion and modernising urban transportation. However, not everyone was convinced. For some analysts […]