Insecurity
Outrage grows as Nigerians stranded abroad surge
The revelation that over 7,000 Nigerians are currently stranded in Libya has reignited national concern over the socio-economic realities driving irregular migration from Nigeria. The disclosure was made by the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, during the official launch of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Strategic Plan for Nigeria […]
Haiti Declares State of Emergency Amid Surge in Gang Violence
Haiti‘s government has declared a three-month state of emergency in several parts of the country, including the West, Centre, and Artibonite departments, in an effort to combat escalating gang violence. The measure aims to boost the fight against insecurity and address the agricultural and food crisis. According to the government, insecurity has had a negative […]
Haiti Names New Head of Transitional Council Ahead of Elections
Haiti has appointed businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr as the head of its transitional presidential council as the country continues to battle rampant gang violence, corruption and economic insecurity. Saint-Cyr’s inauguration ceremony took place on Thursday at the Villa d’Accueil, a colonial-style mansion in a suburb of the capital, Port-au-Prince. “We must restore state authority,” Saint-Cyr said […]
Kwara Boils as Youths Protest Insecurity, Torch NDLEA Office, Emir’s Palace
Kwara State was thrown into turmoil on Monday as angry youths in the town of Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area, erupted in protest over the unending wave of kidnappings, killings, and terrorist attacks plaguing their communities. The protest, which turned violent, saw demonstrators set ablaze the local office of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency […]
ACF Slams APC’s Re-election Obsession Amid Rising Insecurity
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has voiced deep disappointment with the current priorities of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government under President Bola Tinubu. The forum criticized the administration’s preoccupation with early political campaigns, orchestrated defections, and strategic maneuvers aimed at securing re-election in 2027, rather than focusing on pressing national issues. According to […]
Federal Gov’t to Equip Armed Forces to Combat Insecurity
Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s strong commitment to equipping Nigeria’s armed forces with the necessary platforms and resources to effectively combat insecurity. Dr. Matawalle made these remarks during the Jumu’at service held yesterday in Abuja, marking the 69th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy. He highlighted recent acquisitions […]
Tinubu Demands Total Security by 2025 – Badaru
Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has declared that recent military successes mark a turning point in Nigeria’s fight against insecurity. He highlighted significant improvements in security, noting that, “For the first time in years, Nigerians can travel the Birnin Gwari to Kaduna road safely, even at midnight. This is a clear sign of progress. […]
Safety: Youths Protest Kidnappings, Bad Roads
The protesters voiced concerns over the persistent insecurity, citing the recent abduction of a prominent Labour Party (LP) member, Okasime Olowojoba, who has been held captive for nearly a month despite a ransom payment reportedly exceeding N5 million. On Wednesday, hundreds of youths took to the Auchi-Igarra-Ibillo Road in Edo State to protest the deteriorating […]
Naja’atu: Tinubu Running Yoruba Govt
Northern political activist and former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Hajiya Naja’atu Mohammed, has sparked fresh controversy by accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of ethnic favoritism, alleging that his administration prioritizes Yoruba interests at the expense of national unity. Speaking during the debut episode of the Political Advantage Platform (PAP) podcast, hosted by Hadiza Malumfashi, […]
My Constituency Under Siege, 200 Abducted – Zamfara Lawmaker
Hon. Aminu Jaji Raises Alarm Over Mass Abductions in Zamfara, Urges Urgent Federal Action Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, the Member representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency of Zamfara State in the House of Representatives, has decried the alarming spate of kidnappings in his constituency, revealing that over 200 residents have been abducted by bandits in […]