Weekly Security Report Weekly Report week 4 week 4
GENERAL
Gunmen Attack Aondoakaa’s Residence
The police have launched a manhunt for some unknown gunmen who attacked the home of the Attorney–General of the Federation (AGF), Mike Aondoakaa, in Benue State, Sunday. The gunmen, however, could not gain entrance into the building.
Missing Arms: Army Vows To Sanction Culprits
The Nigerian Army has declared that none of its officers found wanting in the disappearance of arms and ammunition will go free. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Giwa-Amu said that the issue of arms and ammunition in Kaduna is one where the Army could investigate and discipline those involved. In line with that the army authorities have retired a Major-General, while 15 other officers face court marshal.
FG Orders Probe Of Defence Ministry Fire
The Federal Government has ordered a probe into Saturday’s fire at the Ministry of Defence, Abuja. The fire from the main store spiralled to the building from the perimeter fence behind the building.
Nigeria's Crude Production Soars, Meets OPEC Quota
Nigeria's crude production has appreciated in the last two months following government directives that oil firms should increase output from the deep offshore fields. Nigeria now meets its daily production quota of 2.1m barrels per day as dictated by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Stakeholders Query Delay In Review Of 2007 Oil Bid Round
Stakeholders have queried the delay in the review of the 2007 bid round. The delay had delayed the signing of the Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) in order to commence exploration and production activities on the new blocks. The 2007 bid round was ravaged by claims of lack of transparency in the exercise.
Aliyu Gets Threats Over Claims Of Fraudsters In N'Assembly
Senator Nuhu Aliyu has reportedly received death threats from people, warning him not to appear before any panel on his allegation that there were fraudsters in the National Assembly. The National Assembly is investigating the charges.
India Partners NAFDAC To Battle Fake Drugs
The Indian government has said that it was collaborating with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to combat fake drugs as it denied allegations that fake drugs in Nigeria came from India.
Youths Protest Colleague's Death, Burn Police Station
Travellers on the Abuja-Lafia Road were at the weekend held up by demonstrating youths at Mararraba-Akunza, following the alleged killing of one of them by the police. The young man was allegedly shot dead by policemen who were on the trail of some armed robbers who had earlier attacked a brothel.
Govt May Lose N1.85bn Over Cement Firm Closure
The Federal Government may lose about N1.85bn as compensation for the closure of a cement factory in Ibeto, Anambra State by former President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration. This is because the National Assembly may include the amount in the 2008 budget for the factory’s losses since its closure.
Shell Suspends Reorganisation, Maintains Status Quo
Shell Petroleum Development Company, on Friday announced the suspension of its restructuring exercise and that the status quo would remain pending agreement with the Federal Government. The reorganisation entered a second phase two weeks ago. An unspecified number of workers were asked to go on retirement leave.
Oil Price: US to Shore up Economy
United States Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, has said that the US central bank was ready to take substantial measures to shore up the economy, raising expectations for a half-point interest rate. Bernanke’s comments helped ease a growing sense of gloom about the US economy, which some economists say could slip into recession. That would hit demand from the world's top oil consumer.
Govt Probes Police Equipment Body
Investigation has been launched by the Federal Government into the operations of the Police Equipment Foundation (PEF). The probe follows disclosures on how funds were allegedly mismanaged. The fund reportedly spent more than N5bn on car gifts in the guise of strengthening national security.
Bankole Gives Condition for Removal of Immunity Clause
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, has said that the House would decide on the removal of the immunity clause after the trial of the ex-governors who allegedly enriched themselves while in office, saying that it is after they have been tried and convicted that the lawmakers would justify its removal.
Nigeria Targets N6tr From Crude Oil
Nigeria expects to earn N6tn from crude oil sales in 2008, according to a document from the Ministry of Finance. The target is lower than the N7tr reported as income from crude sales in 2006 when oil price went close to $70 per barrel.
Army Chief Warns Soldiers Against Killing Civilians
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Lucas Yusuf, Monday, warned soldiers against killing innocent civilians. Yusuf also said that the problem in the Niger Delta has reached the point where it is seen as a threat to national security, explaining that the political solution instead of military option was the best to solve the crisis.
Minister Raises C’tte on Ship Repairs
The Federal Government has signified its intension to develop the maritime sector by harnessing the enormous potentials available in the area. The Minister of State for Water Transportation, Prince John Emeka said this as he inaugurated a 9-member Committee on Ship Repairs and Maintenance on Thursday.
Shagari Bemoans Poverty Level in the North
Second Republic president, Shehu Shagari, has lamented the high poverty level in Northern Nigeria which he said was due to the absence of financial institutions in the region. He said no nation can make meaningful progress without strong financial institutions and called on banks to provide soft loans to rural residents.
Only 517 Cabin Crew Have Valid Licences – NCAA
Only 517, out of the 1,103 cabin crew on the register of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have valid licences, the Authority has said. Mr. The development made it imperative to remind cabin crews of the need to re-validate their licences.
Recapitalisation: NAICOM to Liquidate 7 Insurance Companies
National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has begun liquidating seven insurance companies, who failed to raise their respective capital base as directed in 2005. The companies are Metropolitan General Insurance, Sun Insurance, Mutual Assurance Limited, Presidential Insurance, Trust world Insurance, The Lion of Africa Insurance and Energy & Special Risks Insurance Company Limited.
UN Meeting Targets Corrupt Leaders
A global drive to repatriate monies in assets stolen by corrupt leaders across the globe may soon begin as a United Nations (UN) anti-corruption conference opened in Indonesia. The UN Convention against Corruption (UNCC), came into force three years ago and requires members to make corruption a criminal offence, as well as binding them to return stolen assets.
Peace, Security Recipe For Development, Says Okiro
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mr. Mike Okiro, has hinged the success of the on-going socio-economic and political reforms in the country on peace and security. He said without peace, the envisaged economic boom will remain a dream.
Council Chairman, Orderly, Driver Shot Dead
Chairman of Kwali Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Mr. Samuel Gwamna, was, Monday, along with his orderly and driver killed by unknown people.
PORT HARCOURT AND ENVIRONS
A'Ibom Petitions Govt Over Ceded Oil Wells
The Akwa Ibom State government has petitioned the Federal Government over alleged ceding of 186 oil wells to Rivers State. Governor Godswill Akpabio, says the action has deprived the state of about N4bn monthly from the derivation funds.
Communities, Brass LNG Sign Lease Agreement
The deed for land lease of the site on which the Brass Natural Liquefied Gas (NLG) plant is to be built has been signed by representatives of the company and the three host communities in Brass, Bayelsa state. The State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva urged the company to practice good corporate governance and carry the three host communities along in the scheme of things.
OKLNG to Produce 1m Tonnes of Cooking Gas Yearly
There are indications that scarcity and high cost of domestic cooking gas (LPG) will soon end, as the Olokola Liquified Natural Gas (OKLNG) Project plans to inject one million tonnes of the product, per annum, into domestic and export markets.
Four Killed As Soldiers, Traders Clash In Onitsha
Four people died on Saturday in a clash between soldiers and some traders, who were ejected from their base at the Bridgehead Market, Onitsha. The traders, who sustained severe gunshot wounds, died while receiving treatment at a hospital.
Police Nab Three For Diverting Petroleum Products
Three suspects have been arrested for attempting to divert petroleum products from the NNPC mega station in Awka, Anambra State. But Awka youths who played prominent roles in exposing the illegal deals, were badly brutalised by Policemen following allegations that they had attempted to vandalise the station.
Oil Firms Urged To Partner Host Governments To Stem Unrest
Oil companies in the country have been enjoined to collaborate with host governments so as to eradicate the high spate of violence in the Niger Delta.
MOSOP Accuses JTF Of Aiding N’Delta Militants
The Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) on Sunday accused the Joint Task Force (JTF) of aiding militancy and oil bunkering in the region. It alleged that prominent members of the nation’s security agencies provided information, sold arms and shielded the oil thieves and militant groups in the region.
Odili Denies Sponsoring Ateke
Former governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, yesterday denied allegations that he and some others sponsored Ateke Tom, a militia leader, to perpetrate violence in Okrika, Rivers State.
LAGOS AND ENVIRONS
DPR Seals Off Adedibu’s Filling Stations
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Monday, sealed off two of Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu’s filling stations in Ibadan. The stations were among the four shut down for allegedly short-changing members of the public by under dispensing fuel.
Fire Razes 50 Houses In Lagos
About fifty buildings were weekend razed by fire, at Ajegunle area of Lagos. The main cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Likely causes include Kerosine explosion, fuel leakage from a power generating set and a fire spread by a burning refuse bin close to Owoyemi Bridge.
Community Cries Out Over Incessant Robbery Attacks
Members of Ijofin community in Ogun State, have lamented their ordeal in the hands of armed robbers. The community worries that the Police may have forgotten that they are part of Nigeria just because are close to the Benin Republic border.
NDLEA Arrests German, Four Others For Drug Trafficking
A German citizen and four others have been arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos for drug trafficking. Four of the suspected drug traffickers ingested the drugs while one concealed it in the false bottom of her luggage.