16 state governors back state police to tackle Nigeria’s security issues. Federal police overwhelmed by rampant crime, leading to calls for state-level security. Regional security outfits like Amotekun face effectiveness challenges due to lack of federal support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a bid to address Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, 16 state governors have supported … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has called on security agencies to arrest and investigate the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, over an alleged plot to destabilise the country. MBF, which described the former governor as an irredeemable religious extremist plotting the Islamisation of the country, said he should be … Read more
Buhari has stated that the people of Niger Republic will defend him if anyone opposes him after leaving office. He explains that he closed Nigeria’s land borders to encourage the consumption of locally made goods and stimulate agricultural production. Buhari’s remarks have drawn criticism from various socio-political organizations, expressing their dissatisfaction with his leadership. Niger … Read more
Ortom has appealed to the Federal Government to suspend the 2023 National Population Census. Ortom is concerned that many IDPs in the state will be excluded from the exercise due to inadequate security, and he suspects an agenda behind the proposed census. He made the appeal while hosting a delegation from the Middle Belt Forum … Read more