Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
InsecuritySenator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has asked the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, to take quick action after the attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, where more than 30 people were killed. In a statement shared online, the Kogi Central senator said the incident shows that many Nigerians are still not safe. She said there appears to […]
InsecurityThe senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has called on the Federal Government to urgently improve the capacity of the Nigerian military to tackle insurgency and banditry across the country. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Ndume revealed that he recently visited communities in Borno State affected by fresh attacks, alongside Governor Babagana Zulum. The visit […]
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has advanced plans to introduce state police, with a detailed framework set to be submitted to the National Assembly for legislative approval. NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, revealed this after leading 25 governors to meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos. The gathering included senior officials such […]
InsecurityFormer Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, Tukur Buratai has maintained that insurgents are not overwhelming Nigerian troops, insisting that the military continues to maintain control despite challenges in the fight against insecurity. He noted that the introduction of drones and other operational tools has enhanced the military’s effectiveness in tackling threats. Buratai emphasised the […]
InsecurityThe Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has warned that Nigeria’s military must take the fight to terrorists, stop waiting for attacks, and act decisively after deadly Maiduguri bombings to protect lives and bring peace back to affected communities. Speaking while declaring Eid-el-Fitr, the Sultan urged security agencies to take proactive measures rather than waiting […]
InsecurityThe Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has declared that Boko Haram relies on insider collaboration, gathering intelligence from local communities to execute attacks across Maiduguri, making prevention increasingly difficult. Ndume explained that insurgents employ “hit-and-run” tactics, striking swiftly after gathering critical information, which allows them to inflict maximum damage before security forces can respond. […]