Yuletide: FCTA’s ‘Operation Sweep’ combs motor parks, others to flush out criminals 

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By Philip Yatai Operation Sweep, a special security task force of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday, combed motor parks and other strategic locations in the FCT to flush out criminal elements. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director, Security Services Department, FCTA told journalists after the operation in Abuja onContinue Reading

Nigeria, Niger agree on boundary re-demarcation, security coordination 

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By Philip Yatai The Federal Government and the Republic of Niger have reached agreement on boundary re-demarcation, security coordination and enhanced cross-border engagement. Mrs Efe Ovuakporie, Head of Information and Public Relations Unit, National Boundary Commission (NBC), disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. Ovuakporie stated that theContinue Reading

Police reaffirm readiness as ECAPI pushes for stronger community security ties

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  By Deborah Akpede   The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to improving efficiency and officer readiness as Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative(ECAPI) intensifies efforts to boost community involvement in national security. Mr Benjamin Okolo, the Deputy Inspector-General(DIG) of Police in charge of the Force Intelligence DepartmentContinue Reading

FG tasks stakeholders on food security

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By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government on Monday in Kaduna challenged stakeholders to strengthen the county’s capacity in local food production, access to safe and nutritious food. Dr Marcus Ogunbiyi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) gave the challenge at the opening of the Technical SessionContinue Reading

Niger activates security advisory team for treated net, malaria campaign

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By Rita Iliya The Niger state government has activated a Security Advisory Team (SAT), to provide safety and intelligence support during the Integrated Insecticide Treated Nets (ITN) and Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign across the state. Dr Abdullahi Imam, Permanent Secretary, Niger State Ministry of Health, said in Minna onContinue Reading