Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
The African Action Congress has faulted a recent airstrike on Jilli Market in the Borno–Yobe region, which reportedly claimed over 100 civilian lives, urging authorities to be held accountable and calling for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s security system. In a press release dated April 13, the party described the incident as a tragic outcome of […]
Defence and SecurityAmid rising insecurity, Nigeria’s army and police chiefs have declared stronger collaboration essential to restoring peace, stressing that only a united front can effectively confront the nation’s growing threats. Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, emphasised the importance of joint efforts when he hosted the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, in Abuja. […]
Defence and SecurityPresident Bola Tinubu has challenged the Senate to change the Constitution and allow the creation of State Police warning that Nigeria cannot defeat insecurity with the current structure. Enitan gathered that the President delivered the strong message on Wednesday night during an interfaith meeting with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Tinubu said terrorism […]
Defence and SecurityPresident Bola Tinubu has removed Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun from office and immediately appointed Tunji Disu as his successor, setting off a major shake-up in the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force. Sources within the Presidency said Tinubu directed Egbetokun to resign during a private meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The […]
Defence and SecurityThe Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has taken former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai into custody as investigations into alleged financial misconduct intensify The development followed his earlier release by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission creating fresh political tension Sources said ICPC operatives moved swiftly to secure El-Rufai for questioning over matters […]