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January 30, 2025 President Tinubu Calls for Multi-Faceted Response Against Terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin

President Tinubu Calls for Multi-Faceted Response Against Terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin

President BOLA TINUBU has called for a multifaceted response to terrorism, insurgency and other forms of security threats in the Lake Chad Basin region.

TINUBU, represented by the Vice-President KASHIM SHETTIMA, made the call when he declare open the 5th meeting of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, the Borno capital.

The president said the chain of events that disrupted the stability of the region over the past 15 years demands that power must be wielded responsibly to guarantee the safety and prosperity of the people.

The Nigerian leader noted that while military power was necessary to contain the security threats, it must be accompanied by strategies that address their root causes.

January 30, 2025 Akwa Ibom State Police Command Reads Riot Act to Criminal Elements

Akwa Ibom State Police Command Reads Riot Act to Criminal Elements

The Akwa Ibom state police command has issued a stern warning to criminals disrupting peace and order in the state, declaring they either turn a new leaf or move out of the state.

Police Public Relations Officer – PPRO of the Command, DSP TIMFON JOHN issued the warning in a press briefing held at the Akwa Ibom Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan-Abia, Uyo.

DSP TIMFON said the commissioner of police BABA MOHAMMED AZARE has vowed to intensify the efforts of the Police to track down and dismantle criminal networks across the 31 local government areas.

Speaking further, DSP TIMFON reeled out the achievements of the Command in apprehending suspects of various crimes across the state, urgig members of the public to support law enforcement efforts by providing credible information that will make Akwa Ibom a safer place for the citizens.

January 29, 2025 Senate Rallies Support for Nigerian Troops

Senate Rallies Support for Nigerian Troops

The Senate has called on Nigerians to rally behind the Army in its fight against terrorism in the country.

The red chamber made the plea in a statement issued by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, ABDULAZIZ YAR’ ADUA.

While commending the Army for its bravery in the campaign against terrorism, the Committee noted that collective support for the troops will go a long way in making the country safer for habitation for Nigerians and citizens of other nations of the world.

The upper chamber urged the President Bola Tinubu-led government to prioritize the needs of the Army, adding that the recent successes recorded against insurgents must be sustained.

January 29, 2025 Ibeno Sues For Peace with Eket Over Stubbs Creek

Ibeno Sues For Peace with Eket Over Stubbs Creek

The People of Ibeno local government area of Akwa Ibom state have urged the state government to intervene and take decisive action to restore peace and unity between Eket and Ibeno Local Government Area.

The long-standing dispute between the two local government areas has resurfaced after the Eket people’s union (EPU) reportedly submitted a quit notice to the Akwa Ibom state land use allocation committee.

Speaking on Inspiration FM’s News and Current Affairs programme, ‘Talking Point’, BARR DIAMOND AKPANEKA, faulted the quit notice issued by the EPU, saying they want to live peacefully.

Also speaking during the programme, a Community Leader, MR VICTOR IBOK said the area has been peaceful lately, urging that the peace and tranquility should be sustained for people to go about their normal businesses.

The oil rich Stubbs creeks forest lands, Akoiyak, are home to the BUA refinery and petrochemical plants, the Exxonmobil QIT facility, and several other oil and other gas companies

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