Nigeria: Worsening Insecurity - Niger Govt Imposes Curfew - 11 Killed Afresh in Benue

Nigeria: Worsening Insecurity - Niger Govt Imposes Curfew - 11 Killed Afresh in Benue

Minna--As the dust raised by the continuing killings in Benue and Plateau states is yet to settle, Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, yesterday declared a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the capital, Minna, following incessant killings of people in the city.

Exclusive: Amnesty International Urges Action on Nigeria’s Insecurity, Hunger

Daniel Adaji   Amnesty International Nigeria, a social accountability body, has called on the federal government to urgently tackle the country’s deepening security crisis and worsening hunger.   Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, made the call in an exclusive interview with Pointblank News on Wednesday.   “The insecurity in Nigeria is getting out of hand, and people are being killed almost every day. It is escalating…

Niger govt clarifies curfew measures, prioritizes safety over...

The Niger State Government has reassured citizens that the recently imposed curfew on motorcycles and tricycles, popularly known as Keke NAPEP, is not inte... #news, #nigergovt, #flyingeze

Benue Killings: Ortom Cancels 64th Birthday Amid Growing Insecurity

ShareThe immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom on Wednesday, suspended all elaborate activities planned for his 64th birthday in a gesture of solidarity with victims of the ongoing violent attacks in the state. New Telegraph reports that Ortom, who turned 64, announced the decision in a statement released by his media aide,... The post Benue Killings: Ortom Cancels 64th Birthday Amid Growing Insecurity appeared first on New …

Worsening insecurity: Niger govt imposes curfew; 11 killed afresh in Benue

As the dust raised by the continuing killings in Benue and Plateau states is yet to settle, Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, yesterday declared a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the capital, Minna, following incessant killings of people in the city. The governor also said the curfew could be extended to other local government areas of the state, identifying motorcyles, otherwise known as Okada, and tricycles (Keke NAPEP) as two major vehicles used by c…