Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has intensified pressure on the Federal Government to confront Nigeria’s security crisis, saying the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while held by bandits reflects the dangerous state of insecurity across the country. Executive Director of CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, said the incident should serve as […]
Defence Minister Christopher Musa has revealed that the ongoing international conflicts are limiting Nigeria’s access to military equipment needed to combat insecurity, forcing the country to focus more on local defence production. Addressing participants at the Nigerian People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition in Abuja, Musa explained that the wars involving Israel, Iran, Russia, Ukraine […]
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar has died while being held by bandits, bringing a tragic end to efforts aimed at securing his release following his abduction in Katsina State. The Katsina State Government confirmed the development on Saturday through a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Muazu. Authorities disclosed […]
InsecurityMinister of Defence, Christopher Musa says insecurity remains difficult to defeat because criminal groups continue to receive support from people within local communities. Speaking during a Democracy Day programme in Lagos, Musa explained that terrorists and bandits rely heavily on local support networks for information, supplies and movement, allowing them to remain active despite ongoing […]
Human rights advocate Femi Falana has voiced concern over the welfare of schoolchildren being held by terrorists, describing their conditions as painful and unacceptable. Speaking at the EndBadGovernance demonstration in Lagos on Friday, Falana said the victims kidnapped from Oyo and Borno states continue to endure hardship while being kept in forest hideouts. He noted […]
InsecurityThe Nigerian Senate has intensified pressure on security agencies to crack down on bandits using TikTok and other social media platforms to flaunt cash, promote criminal activities and challenge state authority. The call emerged during Senate deliberations on insecurity following a motion presented by Senator Sunday Karimi concerning escalating attacks by bandits and terrorists in […]