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FG Moves to Shut Down Terrorists’ Social Media Accounts
The Federal Government has announced that the Nigerian security agencies are collaborating with major social media companies to identify and ban accounts used by terrorist and criminal groups to promote their activities and raise funds. The Director-General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka disclosed this while speaking at an end-of-year briefing in […]
NLC Members Gather in Abuja for Nationwide Protest Over Insecurity
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) assembled at the NLC Secretariat in Abuja ahead of a nationwide protest against rising insecurity across the country. Among those present were the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alongside civil society allies, including Omoyele Sowore and members of the Revolution Now Movement. Security personnel, comprising the police, Nigeria Security […]
Gunmen Abduct Retired Customs Officer, Kill Chief in Osun Border Community
Gunmen have attacked Ora community along the Osun–Kwara boundary, abducting a retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi, and killing a village chief during the incident. Residents said the attack caused panic in the community as the assailants fled into the bush with the abducted victim. Owolabi’s wife, Titilayo, said the abduction occurred outside their residence on […]
Tinubu Pledges to Turn Security Hit Areas Into Economic Hubs
President Bola Tinubu has promised that his administration will turn parts of Nigeria troubled by insecurity into active economic centres. He made this vow while launching the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Tinubu said recent security reforms have led to major gains, including many insurgents surrendering, the neutralisation […]
Kogi Govt Reaffirms Zero Negotiation Policy as Bandit Attacks Surge
The Kogi State government has reiterated its stance against negotiating with criminal elements amid rising incidents of kidnapping across the state. Kogi, one of the North Central states grappling with increased criminal activity, has recorded several abductions in recent weeks. Last week, armed bandits launched two separate attacks in Yagba East Local Government Area, though […]
States Rally Behind Push for State Police Amid Escalating Insecurity
Amid rising killings, mass abductions, and widening security failures across Nigeria, several state Houses of Assembly are moving to back the creation of state police, a long-debated reform President Bola Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to legalise as part of ongoing constitutional amendments. With fewer than 400,000 police officers for a population exceeding 200 […]
Obasanjo Says Nigerians Right to Seek Foreign Help as Insecurity Worsens
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigerians are justified in seeking help from the international community as the country faces worsening insecurity. Speaking at a Christmas Carol in Jos, he said the federal government has failed to protect citizens, noting recent kidnappings of schoolchildren in Niger and Kebbi states, the livestreamed abduction of church worshippers in […]
Tinubu Declares Security Emergency as Lawmakers Oppose Talks With Bandits
President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, directing the military, police, and intelligence agencies to expand recruitment and deploy thousands of new personnel.
FG, Northern States Shut Schools as Insecurity, Mass Abductions Surge
The FG directed the shutdown of 41 unity schools across the North, while Kwara, Plateau, Niger, Benue and Katsina also suspended academic activities in selected schools due to security concerns. The directive came after bandits abducted 215 students and 12 teachers from St. Mary’s School, Papiri, in Agwara LGA of Niger State, just four days […]
Federal Government Shifts 2025 NAFEST Amid Security Concerns
Nneka Anibeze, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Minister, announced the decision on Saturday in Abuja, citing the country’s tense security situation and the need to respect the national mood. She said Minister Hannatu Musawa approved the postponement after consultations with stakeholders, noting that it was important to stand in solidarity with grieving […]