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By Chuks Oyema-Aziken Some Igbo professionals has urged advocates of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) to follow laid down procedures in their establishment. The Igbo professionals stated this in reaction to reported attack on soldiers and police operatives in Orlu, Imo State, by persons operating in the name of ESN. The professionals under aegis of Coalition of South East Professionals Network in Nigeria and Diaspora (CSEPNND) condenmed the attack and said the development must not be allo...

 By Luminous Jannamike  ABUJA – The Catholic Bishops, on Tuesday, appealed to the Nigerians to prevail on the new Service Chiefs to allow alternative and lawful initiatives established for protecting life and property such as Operation Amotekun to thrive in the country.  They also want the authorities to support and optimise such initiatives as complementary security outfits for the benefit of the people. The Bishops of the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province, which comprises; Ibadan Archdioces...

Daily Post Nigeria Published Adams said the development was an attempt to frustrate the activist, who has been vocal against killings and kidnappings in the South-West. Adams, in a statement, urged the authorities to unravel the perpetrators. “The ugly incident speaks volume of the spate of insecurity across the country. The government is in the best position to investigate the circumstances”, he said. The Yoruba leader also commended the South-West Governors for raising their voices agains...

TODAY January 25, 2021 One person has been killed in a gun duel between operatives of the Nigerian Army and suspected members of the IPOB Eastern Security Network in Imo State. The incident is said to have occurred at the Orlu Local Government Area of the state. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Orlando Ikeokwu, confirmed the exchange of gunfire to newsmen. He however could not confirm the number of casualties, noting that he is yet to get full details of the incident. Eyew...

Daily Post Nigeria Published Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered the police to arrest Sunday Igboho and others causing tension in the state. On Friday, Igboho went to Igangan to restate his ultimatum to Fulanis to leave. Makinde consequently declared that his government would not allow anyone hiding under the guise of protecting Yoruba interests to cause ethnic tension and perpetrate crisis. 2. Non-teaching staff in ...

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Despite concerns on recent happenings, stakeholders have expressed optimism on the operation of the South-west Security Initiative, codenamed Amotekun, James Sowole writes When the six governors of the South-west states conceived the idea of establishing a regional security outfit over one year ago, it was meant to bridge the gap created between them and the security apparatus of the Federal Government. The governors, who are Chief Security Officers of their respective states, were concerned by...

by Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, Jan. 17, 2021, The Ekiti Government, on Sunday said it was not taking anything to chance in 2021 addressing the growing insecurity in the state, particularly kidnapping. It therefore voted N1.4billion for the State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, in its 2021 budget. The Commissioner for Budget, Mr Femi Ajayi made this known at a press conference in Ado Ekiti where he gave the detailed analysis of the N109.666 budget passed by the state legislative and ...

The detailed analysis of the N109.666 billion budget passed by the state legislative and recently assented to by Gov. Kayode Fayemi.

Ekiti battles insecurity in 2021 budget, sets aside N1.4bn for Amotekun On Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi. The Ekiti Government, on Sunday vowed to deal with insecurity in the state, particularly kidnapping. It therefore voted N1.4billion for the State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun Corps, in its 2021 budget. The Commissioner for Budget, Mr Femi Ajayi made this known at a press conference in Ado Ekiti where he gave the detaile...