Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
InsecurityPresident Bola Tinubu says the ongoing detention of abducted schoolchildren in Oyo and Borno states has overshadowed Democracy Day celebrations, as his government intensifies efforts to improve national security. In his nationwide broadcast marking Nigeria’s 27th year of uninterrupted democratic rule, the President said the plight of the children weighs heavily on the nation despite […]
InsecurityPresident Bola Tinubu has delivered a strong message to terrorists and their sponsors, declaring that his administration will relentlessly pursue those responsible for bloodshed and insecurity across the country. Speaking during his Democracy Day nationwide broadcast, the President said government forces had recorded major successes against insurgents, including the neutralisation of over 13,000 terrorists within […]
InsecurityThe Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has rolled out a new security strategy that includes regional DIG deployments and joint interstate patrols aimed at closing gaps exploited by criminals. The announcement was made during a strategic meeting with senior police officers at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, with implementation expected to begin on June […]
InsecurityA coalition led by Femi Falana, Falz and several civic organisations has announced a nationwide June 12 protest, urging Nigerians to demand action over the country’s security and economic Among those backing the demonstration are Femi Falana, Falz, the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, Joint Action Front, Youth Rights Campaign and several other […]
InsecurityThe House of Representatives will vote on a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police on Thursday, a move lawmakers say could strengthen Nigeria’s response to rising insecurity. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu called on members of the lower chamber to be present during plenary as lawmakers prepare to take […]
The abducted Principal of Community High School, Esiele, Mrs Rachael Folawe Alamu, has made a public appeal from captivity, urging Nigerians and government authorities to secure the release of her and other victims, insisting her abductors are not demanding N1 billion, weapons or the introduction of Sharia law. In a video that surfaced online on […]