“We need this country to come back to where we were in terms of peace” Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber, the senate, has disclosed the reason behind its refusal to entertain any motion seeking to remove President Muhammadu Buhari amid the troubling security situation in the country. Mohammed Sani Musa, senator representing Niger east, says this … Read more
There have been incessant coordinated attacks on government institutions including the police, correctional centres, courts etc. in a bid to possibly weaken the government and create fear and chaos A former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has opined that “It is obvious that President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) government need … Read more
“I want to sincerely appreciate the good works that you have started so far, and we will continue to support you” Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, says he has no shred of doubt about the ability of Nigeria security agencies, especially the army, to address the security challenges that ravage the country. Bello, who … Read more
Kaduna State has been facing myriads of security challenges, notably armed bandits who kidnap for ransom and killing their victims in some cases Bandits had, on April 20, abducted over 20 students from Greenfield University in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state. Bandits have abducted two housewives during an attack in Zaria, Kaduna … Read more
The minister admitted that the absence of Chad’s influence on the borders would likely worsen the security situation for neighbouring countries Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd) has warned that there will be a lot of trouble for Nigeria and all other countries sharing borders with Chad if the security in the West … Read more
Insecurity in Nigeria is a consequence of unemployment Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, has disclosed reason Nigeria is battling with pervasive and perennial insecurity. Fayemi, who spoke at the programme ‘Financing Safe Schools’ on Tuesday, said the insecurity that ravaged the nation was an offshoot of high rate of unemployment. Fayemi said Nigeria needs … Read more
The meeting is coming on the heels of daring and devastating attacks on police headquarters and a prison in Owerri by unknown assailants, during which over 1,000 inmates escaped from the correctional facility. As part of efforts to find a solution to the troubling security situation in the region, governors of the south-east will meet … Read more
“If human rights abuses were to go away, the possibility of a deeper relationship is possible.” It’s practically impossible for Nigeria to get assistance of any kind that will consolidate its fight against terror from the United States, John Campbell, a former U.S. ambassador to Nigeria, has said. Campbell disclosed that reports of alleged human … Read more
A critical deficit of empathy on the side of the government makes healing almost impossible for the victims… Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has faulted the Nigerian government’s handling of the insecurity challenges confronting the country. Bishop Kukah, on Sunday, blamed “those in power” for the rising tide of banditry, kidnapping, terrorism … Read more
According to him, the ninth National Assembly will always work to support the policies of the government The President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan has called on Nigerians to continue to support the Federal Government in its efforts to tackle insecurity and provide an enabling environment for the country’s economic growth. He gave the charge … Read more
Nigeria has been experiencing a series of security threats ranging from terrorism, banditry, militancy, cultism among others in several parts of the country. Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari’s handling of the nation’s insecurity challenges, saying nobody takes Buhari seriously not even the country’s service chiefs. Abaribe stated this on Wednesday … Read more
The protest is coming on the heels of a recent revelation by the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno who reported missing a sum of ₦1bn meant for procurement of arms Soldiers of an unidentified battalion in Operation Lafiya Dole have protested their posting to a location within the Theatre of Operation. The angry soldiers, reportedly … Read more
The President’s image maker reiterates his principal’s commitment to securing and preserving the unity of the country despite its insecurity challenges and resultant secessionist calls. The presidency, on Friday, accused members of the opposition of exploiting the country’s security challenges in spite of the government’s efforts to tackle issues facing the nation. Presidential spokesman, Garba … Read more
PDP should be blamed for the insecurity that ravages the country Issue of insecurity will soon become a thing of the past. Osita Okechukwu, director-general of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) planted the seed of unrest that has now grown into full blown melee and insecurity in the country. … Read more
The organisation’s warning follows that of Governors Rotimi Akeredolu and Samuel Ortom on the need to address the country’s insecurity challenges before the 2023 general elections A coalition of over 70 civil society organisations under the aegis of Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room on Wednesday said that the violence that erupted during the Ekiti Bye-Election … Read more
Governor Ortom also visited President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday and warned that there might not be elections in 2023 if the security situation in the country continues to worsen Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has asked the Federal Government to tackle the worsening insecurity in the country. Akeredolu warned that the 2023 general elections … Read more
The governor’s motorcade was attacked by suspected criminal herdsmen on Saturday along Tyo Mu on Makurdi Road He escaped by the whiskers Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has warned that there will be no 2023 elections if the country’s insecurity challenges continue unabated. Ortom stated this on Tuesday when he visited President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more
Nigeria has been battling terrorism for more than a decade which has killed 36,000 people and displaced hundreds of thousands in the northeast The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (rtd.) has declared that Nigeria is in a critical situation. The minister made this statement, on Monday, vis-a-vis the rising tide of insurgency in … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has accused state governments of not providing the necessary support in tackling the menace of insecurity confronting Nigeria. IGP Adamu made this known at a meeting between the secretary to the government of the federation and secretaries to state governments in nation’s capital, Abuja. Read also: Reactions As Igboho … Read more
The Governors Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pledged its support for the Federal Government to tackle the security challenges in the country. Members of the forum led by the governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, declared their support for the government at a meeting held on Thursday in Abuja, the nation’s capital. … Read more