Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
Teachers, labour unions and lawmakers have intensified pressure on the government following the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, with fresh calls for state police and stronger school security measures. The abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State has ignited widespread protests across Nigeria, forcing renewed debate over the country’s security challenges […]
InsecurityFormer Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State could have been orchestrated to cast the administration of President Bola Tinubu in a bad light. Speaking during a television programme, Fayose questioned the actions taken by the Oyo State Government in the aftermath of the […]
InsecurityHuman rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoleye Sowore has issued an ultimatum to the Federal Government, threatening to lead protesters to Aso Rock if the kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren are not rescued. Sowore made the declaration in a post on X, where he criticized the government’s response to the kidnapping and demanded […]
InsecurityNigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government is working relentlessly to restore security across the country, expressing expressed confidence that ongoing security measures and international partnerships will help the country defeat insecurity. Speaking during a meeting with traditional rulers in Ekiti State, Mrs Tinubu said President Bola Tinubu remains focused […]
InsecurityMinister of Defence Christopher Musa has pledged that the Federal Government and security agencies will continue working to secure the release of Nigerians held by kidnappers across the country. Musa made the commitment on Saturday while speaking at the 2026 Southern Kaduna Festival, where he was honoured with the Southern Kaduna Grand Commander Award. The […]
InsecurityOyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has condemned the kidnapping of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the incident as heartbreaking and a major setback for the state. He made the remarks during a political primary event in Ibadan organised by the Allied People’s Movement, where he again pushed for the establishment of […]