Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
InsecurityAmid rising insurgent attacks, the Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to suspend political activities in eight high risk states, warning that the growing insecurity threatens lives, military operations and national stability. The call came after a motion presented by Abdul Ningi, who described the security situation as alarming and warned that the nation […]
InsecuritySokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has stated that efforts to tackle banditry in the state are yielding results, with noticeable improvements in security across affected areas. Aliyu made the remark during a State Executive Council meeting in Sokoto, where he said ongoing operations in collaboration with security agencies are gradually restoring stability in troubled communities. […]
InsecurityNigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has stated that those killed in the Jilli airstrike in Borno State were not innocent civilians but individuals involved in supporting insurgent activities. Musa made the clarification after a high-level security meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, explaining that the military acted on credible intelligence in targeting what […]
InsecurityFormer presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has expressed concern over what he called the increasing silence surrounding deadly attacks in several parts of Nigeria, saying many incidents are not receiving the attention they deserve. In a statement issued on Monday, he said repeated violent attacks in rural communities are often underreported, making it difficult for the […]
InsecurityGrief and resolve filled the air in Maiduguri as Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Borno State to mourn soldiers killed in a recent insurgent attack that has once again exposed the fragile security situation in the North-East. Acting on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, Shettima met with military commanders and state officials, delivering a […]
InsecurityThe Federal Government has maintained that Nigeria remains safe following the United States’ decision to withdraw non-essential staff from its embassy in Abuja. The US had raised concerns over insecurity and issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to reconsider visiting Nigeria. It also temporarily halted visa services in Abuja. Despite this, the government says […]