…during plenary, yesterday. The Senate condemned, in strong terms, the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, describing it as increasingly complex, persistent and alarming, manifesting through terrorism, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, attacks on communities and continued loss of innocent lives across the country. Debate o…

…implemented to support farming during the planting season. “Previously, we had a lot of insecurity, but it has calmed down. The President wanted to know the position of the IDPs and whether those voluntarily returning home still have anxieties. “This is the farming season, and because Benue is the food basket of the na…

…also pushed back against Obi's recent criticism of President Tinubu's handling of insecurity. Obi has repeatedly faulted the administration over worsening security challenges, arguing that the President should relinquish office if he cannot ensure the safety of Nigerians. In response, Sheriff said the security crisis d…

…human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, cautioning that state police may not resolve Nigeria's insecurity unless underlying issues such as unemployment are addressed, and Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urging the Federal Government to delay implementation until after the 2027 general election over fea…

…re-election, accusing his administration of failing to address the country's worsening insecurity and showing what he described as a lack of compassion for victims. Obi made the call in a statement released on Monday on X, following his visit to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the prolonged captivity of schoolchil…

…Crisis in the Country Now Evident”, Obi criticised the president’s handling of insecurity, accusing the administration of lacking compassion and capacity. Obi said he had publicly appealed twice to the kidnappers to release the children and had also spoken with Governor Makinde twice to express solidarity, describing t…

…and development. Sadly enough, we are losing some of our bright and great minds to insecurity and armed violence directly and indirectly. The degree of humanitarian crises resulting from insecurity obviously remains a dark spot that still blights our national conscience to this moment. The crises are daily fresh at the…

…public participation as much as law enforcement. The relationship between corruption and insecurity is now well established globally. Terrorist organisations flourish where institutions are weak. Organised criminal networks exploit corruption to evade justice. Illicit financial flows undermine development and weaken na…

The kidnap victims were rescued on Friday after 67 days in captivity.

…with tinted windows forms part of a security operation aimed at addressing rising insecurity and preventing criminals from exploiting such vehicles. Ikenga explained that the exercise is intended to verify the authenticity of tinted glass permits, identify forged or fraudulently obtained permits, and ensure due process…

…outcomes," he said. Doro also highlighted Nigeria's humanitarian challenges, noting that insecurity, internal displacement, food insecurity and climate-related shocks continue to affect millions of Nigerians. While acknowledging the Federal Government's efforts under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to…

…The attack, which occurred at about 10 p.m., has heightened concerns over the persistent insecurity in the area. According to community sources, the assailants stormed the community under the cover of darkness and targeted members of the local vigilante group who were on duty. The spokesperson for the Berom Youth Mould…

…land in the North. "This food crisis stems from two critical structural failures: insecurity and farmers' inability to access their lands. Banditry and insurgency have turned agrarian communities into displacement zones. Until we secure our agricultural areas, we cannot secure our future. "Our global hunger ranking con…

…them. A government cannot impose harsh economic reforms, preside over rising inflation, insecurity, currency instability, multiple taxation, poor electricity, collapsing purchasing power, and then tell citizens to go and trade by the roadside as if hardship is merely a motivational challenge. To suggest roadside busine…

…thousands unfolding across northern Nigeria, where poverty, conflict, disease and food insecurity leave children severely undernourished. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare's Joint Health Sector Report 2025 shows that although cases of severe acute malnutrition declined slightly from 947,001 in 2024 to 9…

…were first awarded in 2021 at a combined cost of about N55bn but were delayed due to insecurity. He explained that the contracts were later reviewed, with the Bama-Banki Road now valued at N70bn and the Dikwa-Gamboru-Ngala Road at N67bn. Umahi said the roads would be constructed using concrete pavement technology becau…

…project had been delayed because the allocated site remains within an area affected by insecurity. He added that efforts by the Council to facilitate collaboration between the concessionaire and another private terminal developer were unsuccessful because both parties failed to reach an agreement. “Whether the Borno St…

…had entered what humanitarian agencies classified as 'catastrophic hunger conditions'. "Insecurity, including banditry and insurgency, has prevented many farmers from accessing their farmlands and remains a major obstacle to agricultural production," he said. Obi called for improved security in farming communities as w…

…in the North. The ex-Anambra governor attributed the crisis to two structural failures, insecurity and the inability of farmers to access their farmlands, saying banditry and insurgent attacks had turned agrarian communities into displacement camps. "This food crisis stems from two critical structural failures: insecur…

…public appeals have become common as residents seek urgent action to halt the growing insecurity. Yet many believe the response from relevant authorities has fallen short of expectations. The recurring attacks raise serious questions about the effectiveness of existing security measures. Despite assurances from governm…

…state's mining sector. Communities Living in Fear Residents of mining communities say insecurity has become part of daily life. Many miners now work under constant fear of attack, while others have reduced their activities or abandoned mining altogether because of the worsening security situation. Another miner, Jesse…

…challenges.' "At a time when millions of Nigerians are confronted daily with worsening insecurity, an unbearable cost of living, rising unemployment and declining economic opportunities, our responsibility as a serious opposition party is to present practical solutions as alternatives to the people, not to be bogged do…

…these advances, the Ebola response continued to face serious obstacles, particularly insecurity and mistrust.According to him, an Ebola treatment centre in Ituri Province was recently attacked, leaving two people dead, forcing patients to flee, and destroying parts of the facility.He condemned the violence, stressing t…

…that they don’t sell these seafoods in local markets, thereby contributing to the food insecurity in the state,” Cobham said. He appealed to the authorities to ensure that fishing in local waters follow legal processes to avert impending or potential clashes between local fishermen and illegal fishermen. Commissioner f…

…adopt more proactive and sustained measures in addressing kidnapping and other forms of insecurity. It is imperative to take the fight to the perpetrators rather than merely responding after these heinous crimes have been committed," the statement read. The church expressed confidence that the victims would return safe…