The Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede has been commended for his dedication to enhance security in Nigeria. President of the National Consensus Movement of Nigeria, Dr. Awwal Aliyu Abdullahi, who praised Oluyede’s commitment to restoring peace in the country, also said that his leadership has brought significant positive change to the Nigerian Army, with notable achievements …

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for enhanced partnership to address the humanitarian challenges facing crisis-affected regions across the country. This is just as the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has commended Nigeria’s significant strides in migration governance and disaster preparedness. Shettima said there was an urgent need for comprehensive solutions to address the interconnected problems of climate change and …

An appeal has been made to the Federal Government to consider and approve the creation of state police, to curb the rising level of insecurity. Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Our, Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Chukwunenye, made the appeal yesterday in his presidential address at the second session of the sixth synod, held at St. Stephen’s Church, Oyulu, Oru West local …

The Yoruba Union, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, demands President Tinubu resignation, citing deepening economic hardship, rising insecurity, and suppression of fundamental rights under his administration

Abuja Protest Insecurity: Demonstrators Brave Heavy Security to Decry Hardship on Democracy Day A protest has commenced in the Federal Capital Territory, with citizens demonstrating against the escalating hardship and insecurity plaguing the country. Also read: 12 June protest: Lagos Police, CSOs agree on peaceful demonstration, 1 venue The demonstration coincides with Nigeria’s Democracy Day, adding a significant layer of symbolism …

Popular Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana (well known as Falz) has openly stated that he might not choose to raise his future children in Nigeria. Also read: Falana, Falz give Bobrisky 12-hour ultimatum to apologise, retract defamatory claims His concerns stem primarily from the country’s escalating insecurity, threats he faces due to his activism, and broader economic challenges. Falz …

The Youth Reformation and Leadership Skills Development Foundation has rejected Amnesty International’s report on insecurity in Nigeria, describing it as ‘unbalanced’ and ‘lacking in objectivity’. The foundation’s Director-General, Comrade Awwal Abdullahi Aliyu questioned the methodology used by Amnesty International to arrive at the figure of 10,217 killings in President Bola Tinubu’s two-year administration, saying it lacked credible data and empirical …

At least 150 million Nigerians have been affected by insecurity, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, said on Friday. Ribadu disclosed this in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Counter Terrorism Centre and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. The agreement aims to promote agribusiness and livelihood empowerment for communities impacted by …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has tasked President Bola Tinubu to address insecurity and reverse all economically suffocating policies, describing his two years in office as a massive disappointment. The party said the last two years have been nightmarish, adding that Nigerians have gone through hell under the insensitive Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government, which, it said, holds no …

Senator representing Edo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Neda Imasuen has assessed the performance of President Bola Tinubu on his two years in office and concluded that the president has done well but he should tackle insecurity more seriously. Senator Imasuen who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions in an …