Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
InsecurityThe Peoples Redemption Party has faulted the Federal Government’s bid to establish state police, saying President Bola Tinubu’s administration should focus on ending insecurity instead of pursuing constitutional reforms that require greater public confidence. In a statement signed by National Chairman Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the party argued that the current administration lacks the credibility and public […]
InsecurityPresident Bola Tinubu has pledged that pupils and teachers kidnapped from three schools in Oyo State will return safely, as he called on Nigerians to work closely with security agencies in tackling kidnapping and banditry. Speaking in Ibadan during the reopening of the remodelled Premier Hotel, Tinubu assured residents that the Federal Government was mobilising […]
InsecurityFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Federal Government of deflecting blame for insecurity and economic difficulties, saying Nigerians deserve solutions rather than excuses. The former presidential candidate reacted after presidential aide Bayo Onanuga suggested that media coverage often creates the impression that insecurity has spread across the entire country. Atiku said the remarks […]
InsecurityGovernor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has taken a hard stance against banditry, declaring that armed criminals responsible for terrorising communities do not deserve another opportunity to live. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, the governor described bandits as terrorists whose actions have caused immense pain and loss across the country. He noted that […]
InsecurityInspector General of Police Olatunji Disu has raised fresh concerns over the widespread use of heavily tinted vehicles, describing them as a significant challenge to security agencies across Nigeria. The police boss stated that if the decision rested entirely with him, he would prohibit tinted vehicles because of their frequent connection to kidnapping, robbery and […]
InsecurityThe Oyo State Government has introduced a temporary 16 hour curfew in 10 local government areas, citing security concerns in communities situated around the Old Oyo National Park. Governor Seyi Makinde has directed the immediate enforcement of a 16 hour curfew in 10 local government areas of The restriction takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, […]