Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
InsecurityYoruba Nation activist Sunday Igboho has vowed that his Iru Ekun Security Network will reclaim forests in Kwara State from bandits, insisting the outfit will work with security agencies to combat kidnapping and restore peace across affected communities. Speaking during the launch of the security outfit in Ilorin, Igboho said criminal groups would no longer […]
Nigeria has urged the African Union (AU) to intensify efforts to cut off the illicit financial networks fuelling terrorism and violent extremism, warning that terrorist groups continue to exploit illegal funding to recruit fighters, acquire sophisticated weapons and carry out deadly attacks across the continent. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made […]
Former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has opposed negotiating with bandits, saying the approach would only enrich criminal groups and worsen insecurity. Ganduje made the remarks on Tuesday while reacting to comments attributed to NDC vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, that he and the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would negotiate with terrorists if elected in […]
InsecurityThe Federal Government has assured Nigerians that it is taking stronger measures to combat terrorism and banditry as part of efforts to improve security across the country, calling on the media and other stakeholders to support security agencies through balanced reporting and collective action. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, made the […]
The principal of Community High School, Esin Ele, Rachael Alamu, says kidnappers repeatedly assaulted young pupils during their 56-day captivity, describing the experience as traumatic and saying she is uncertain about returning to her former posting. Rachael Alamu made the disclosure after she and 45 other victims were rescued following their abduction during attacks on […]
The Presidency and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde have disagreed over calls for a United Nations investigation into the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers, with the Federal Government insisting Nigeria’s security agencies have adequately handled the matter. The Presidency, through Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, dismissed the proposal as […]