Kolade Adeyemi

1 week ago | thenationonlineng.net | Kolade Adeyemi |Alao Abiodun

The President of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Rev. Dr. Job Ayuba Bagat, has called on the federal government to prioritise the security of all Nigerians, bring perpetrators to justice, and find lasting solutions to gunmen attacks. Rev. Dr. Bagat made the call alongside the Secretary General of ECWA, Rev. Dr. Ayuba Asheshe, in a communique issued at the end of the 72nd annual church council meeting GCC held at ECWA headquarters, Jos, yesterday.

3 weeks ago | thenationonlineng.net | Bolaji Ogundele |Eric Ikhilae |Vincent Ikuomola Abuja |Kolade Adeyemi

Governors okay tech-driven security approachProponents of State Police as solution to upsurge in insecurity were disappointed yesterday by the National Economic Council (NEC). The foremost economic advisory council chaired by the Vice President with governors as members, listed the issue but did not discuss it. “State police was part of our agenda today (yesterday), but unfortunately, because of time demands… the presentations took a long time.

4 weeks ago | thenationonlineng.net | Musa Bologi |Gbenga Omokhunu |Kolade Adeyemi |Alao Abiodun

Terrorists suffered a heavy blow from military onslaught in the past week with many of them killed, the Defence Headquarters said yesterday. Many parts of the North have been reeling from an upsurge in terrorist activities. Insurgents had attacked four military formations in Borno State and dislodged troops, with many civilians and security agents killed. There have also been attacks on Plateau communities, with many killed and property destroyed.

4 weeks ago | thenationonlineng.net | Eric Ikhilae |Kolade Adeyemi |Alao Abiodun

Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) yesterday called for support for the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang in his efforts to address the security challenges. No fewer than 100 people were killed in multiple attacks on communities within one week. NGF’s Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, made the call during a visit to Plateau State in company with some governors. In a statement by the NGF secretariat, Abdulrazaq sympathised with the people over the killings.

1 month ago | thenationonlineng.net | Kolade Adeyemi |Bolaji Ogundele |Sanni Onogu |Alao Abiodun

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday urged Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to take decisive steps in addressing the root causes of the persistent communal violence plaguing the state. The President’s call came amid fresh reports of deadly clashes in several Plateau communities. For over one and a half hours from midnight Sunday, militias killed 51 people in Irigwe, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, leaving more than 10 severely injured.