Insecurity and the state – PUNCH NEWSPAPER

A ghastly example of the state of insecurity Mass murder in Anambra stateInsecurity reducing Nigeria to a failing state Abdulfatai Ayobami Ibrahim / 13 hours ago Punch Editorial Board Nigeria places a very low premium on human life and safety. This is why crime proliferates in every nook and cranny of the country. This chronic …

Officials: US approves sale of high-tech attack planes to Nigeria – CBS

The Trump administration is greenlighting a nearly $600 million sale of high-tech attack planes to Nigeria, officials said Thursday. The goal is to shore up the West African nation's ability to fight Boko Haram and other extremists, despite U.S. concerns about human rights abuses by Nigerian security forces.The sale will let Nigeria buy up to …

Anambra Church Shooting: Shooting caused by Feud between Brothers living Outside Nigeria – The NigeriaLawyer

Editorial This is mass murder and all suspects must be vigorously investigated and prosecuted and if found guilty, punished with a deterrent effect. The net should go national and international if needed. And it's a crying shame that the presidency was hesitant in a full throated condemnation of this crime and sympathy for the victims. …

Edo Govt bans use of school premises, roads for social events Posted By: Chinedu Anaesiuba Nigerian Observer

The Edo State Government yesterday announced the immediate ban on the use of all premises of public schools, roads and other public places for social events.The ban was contained in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Hon. Paul Ohonbamu.The government explained that it frowns at the behavior and would not …