Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin says the proposed creation of state police will improve community policing, enhance intelligence gathering and help restore lasting peace in Northern Nigeria if backed by adequate legal safeguards. During a live radio programme in Kaduna, Barau said the initiative followed wide consultations and includes safeguards to prevent abuse by political […]
Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has urged the Federal Government to make public the CCTV footage of those behind the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, insisting that Nigerians deserve full transparency regarding the incident. She made the call in a post shared on her verified X handle while responding to the ongoing […]
A retired DSS operative Seyo Adetayo says intelligence-led operations, strategic arrests and pressure on kidnappers forced the release of abducted Oyo pupils and teachers after 56 days without ransom or prisoner exchange. Speaking during a television interview, Adetayo said intelligence gathering remained the key factor that led to the successful rescue of the victims after […]
Students sitting for the National Examinations Council (NECO) examination at Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, came under attack after suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists stormed the school. Witnesses said the attackers arrived at about 9 a.m. and fired several gunshots into […]
The Nigerian Senate has fiercely defended its approval of the proposed State Police Bill, insisting the measure is aimed at ending insecurity and must not be reduced to a political contest. The proposed legislation attracted criticism after some opposition leaders argued that implementing state police before the 2027 general election could expose the security system […]
InsecurityFormer Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has declared his support for the Edo State Government’s plan to introduce the death penalty for kidnappers and bandits as part of efforts to tackle insecurity. Speaking during the All Progressives Congress campaign for the forthcoming local government election in Edo North Senatorial District, Oshiomhole maintained that states are […]