President Bola Tinubu has directed an immediate and comprehensive overhaul of national security strategies, demanding urgent action to end the escalating violence in Borno, Benue, Plateau and Kwara States. The President, who met with security chiefs at the State House in Abuja for more than two hours on Wednesday, said that  the killing of innocent people must cease. ‘Enough is …

As Christians in Nigeria and across the world mark Easter a season that symbolizes sacrifice, hope, and renewal Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, (CISLAC) demands an end to the nation’s growing trauma and calls for collective action against the killings of innocent Nigerians. ‘Easter is meant to be a time of deep reflection, not just for individuals but for leaders …

Jamila Nasiru Abdullahi, Kaduna   The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and Abuja, Reverend. John Joseph Hayab, has lamented that betrayal has long hindered Nigeria’s development. Speaking after the Sunday service in Kaduna in an Easter message titled ‘Overcoming Betrayal at Easter’, Hayab said the act of betrayal has become a major …

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, held a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish the Nigerian Security and Intelligence Trust Fund to provide alternative funding for security agencies, particularly the armed forces. The bill, sponsored by Ahmed Satomi, the member representing Jere Federal Constituency, Borno State, aims to enhance Nigeria’s security and intelligence capabilities to effectively fulfil their …

The Anambra government has ordered all hotel owners and landlords in the state to request for a valid means identification from their guests and tenants. The directive comes few days after security operatives uncovered “over 30 graves and a shrine” at a hotel in Oba, Idemili south LGA of the state. A statement on Friday by the commissioner for information, …

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has inaugurated the state security system code-named Udo Ga-AchË (Operation Peace Shall Reign), with 200 vehicles and more than 2,000 personnel dedicated to combating crime in the state, thereby making it a safe place for its citizens, businesses, and investors. The security system was birthed from the signing of the Anambra State Homeland Security …

President Bola Tinubu has stressed the commitment of his administration to winning the war against insecurity in the country. The President gave this commitment, on Monday, at the Regimental Dinner Night in honour of the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Abuja. Represented by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, President Tinubu reiterated his readiness …

No fewer than 614, 937 Nigerians were killed and 2,235,954 others kidnapped across the country between May 2023 and April 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed. The NBS disclosed this yesterday in its report titled ‘The Crime Experienced and Security Perception Survey (CESPS) 2024’, and based on the surveys conducted between May 2023 and April 2024. The …

The Gombe State Security Council has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property while strengthening the state’s status as a haven of peace and security in the region. This pledge was made during an expanded security meeting held at the New Banquet Hall, Government House, Gombe, on Monday. The meeting, chaired by the Deputy Governor, Dr Manassah Jatau, extensively …

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, called on the military across Africa to unite in addressing insecurity and other threats to the continent’s unity and stability. He gave this charge when he declared open the second edition of the Africa Military Games at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. President Tinubu, represented at the event by Vice President Kashim Shettima, described …