…attacks within the past 24 hours is far from the truth; nothing of such," He added that security operatives were working urgently to locate and rescue the royal father.The police boss said rescue efforts were "in top gear," though he gave no timeline or further details on the operation.Bandits kidnap monarch, shoot wif…

…Farmers and businesses are struggling to survive, while millions continue to live with insecurity. Our education, healthcare and other essential public services remain under enormous pressure.” 2027 election between oppressed Nigeria, those responsible for their oppression – Kwankwaso

The Special Adviser on Security Matters to Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Col. Ahmed Usman (retd.), has called on political leaders and other stakeholders to put aside partisan differences and unite in the fight against banditry in the state. Usman made the call on Sunday in a statement while reacting to recent com…

The Special Adviser on Security Matters to Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), has urged political leaders and other stakeholders to set aside partisan differences and unite against banditry and other security challenges confronting the state. Usman made the appeal while reacting to recent commen…

…Whirl Stroke (OPWS) killed one suspected bandit and detained two others in separate security operations carried out across Benue State on August 19, 2026.Lt Ahmad Zubairu, the Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, said both missions were triggered by credible intelligence on criminal groups active along the Jortar–…

…appointment of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, as Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence I of the All Progressives Congress 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Information Officer, Queeneth Iheoma-Hart, for the Director, Information and Public Relatio…

…commended voters for turning out to exercise their constitutional rights and appreciated security agencies for providing support throughout the election. Speaking after his declaration, Umahi commended EBSIEC for what he described as the transparent and peaceful conduct of the election. He pledged to prioritise rural d…

…presenting credible alternatives to the government’s approach to the country’s economic, security and developmental challenges. “If Atiku believes Nigerians do not want Tinubu, he should go to Nigerians and persuade them. If he believes Tinubu is legally unqualified, he should make his case under Nigerian law,” Ngoforo…

…grid, The Telegraph reports. It is thought to have been reported to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), part of GCHQ, which responds to serious cyber incidents affecting UK organisations.In response, the government issued briefings to power companies and wrote to businesses with advice.Earlier this year, Dr Rich…

…attacks in Benue, Plateau and Niger states. He described the attacks as a national security emergency, urging governments at all levels to take urgent and decisive action to protect vulnerable communities and prevent further bloodshed. He wrote, “”What is happening to our country? In recent days, deadly attacks have st…

…into measurable improvements in household welfare. He identified job creation, food security, affordable healthcare, education, power supply, transportation and support for small and medium-sized businesses as areas citizens should expect sustained attention in the second term. He said, “Nigeria needs an economy in whi…

…and put pressure on their fighters and support structures. The military said the general security situation across the theatre remained calm but unpredictable, while troops maintained satisfactory morale and fighting efficiency. by Linda Ikeji at 23/08/2026 8:28 AM | Share this Story

…a 14-day ultimatum to Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa over alleged rising insecurity in Sokoto stateMURIC cited the killing of 44 people, including an Imam, and the abduction of 19 others in Sokoto within three weeks as the basis for its demandThe group linked its call to a vow Musa made on resuming office…

…violence, urging them to make the 2027 contest a battle of ideas focused on the economy, security, unemployment, education, healthcare and other issues affecting Nigerians. Social media may be weaponised — Odumakin Speaking on the matter, President, Centre for Change, Dr Joe Okei Odumakin, said though she remains worri…

…By 1986, we were a debtor nation. Today, we are again living with a false sense of security. And, it is that complacency that Governor Uduaghan is warning against. And we ignore the governor only at our own peril. OUR PRESENT PREDICAMENT Africans in general and Nigerian leaders in particular learn very little from hist…

…industries and expand investments in housing, transport, airport development and security. Bayelsa, Oyo, Ondo, Edo list projects Government figures from Bayelsa showed that the state received N95.14bn in April and May 2026 alone, of which N26.1bn went to salaries, pensions, tertiary institutions and support for local c…

…their basic needs; business owners struggling to remain open; farmers concerned about security, production and access to markets; young people seeking opportunities to build meaningful lives; and families who want to feel safe in their homes and communities,” he said. Makinde said his manifesto, known as “The Reset Age…

…in Onicha Local Government Area, Ani said Ebonyi remained peaceful and that adequate security measures had been put in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the election. “today’s election shows that we have embraced the principles of democracy,” he said. On the debate over whether local government elections in the sta…

…fuelling, personal and special assistants, domestic staff, entertainment, utilities, security, newspapers, accommodation, medical, and furniture allowances, among others.However, the commission did not attach specific monetary values to any of these additional entitlements in the report, meaning the figures published r…

…in Makurdi on Saturday. Ogwuche said the approval was given at the State Executive and Security Council meeting held on Friday at the Government House, Makurdi. The commissioner said the funding further demonstrated the government’s commitment to strengthening preventive healthcare and protecting children from malaria.…

…on Townhall and Special Duties, underscored the importance of regional stability, security improvements, Support for Education (NELFUND INITIATIVE), and federal partnerships to strengthen commercial hubs across the South East. The townhall was attended by several executive officers, including National Director of Liaso…

…guests scattered in different directions to avoid being attacked by the animal, while security men tried unsuccessfully to recapture it. Watch the video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 22/08/2026 11:48 AM | Share this Story

…said the country was at a critical crossroads, with citizens demanding opportunities, security, economic stability, infrastructure, quality education, healthcare and accountable leadership. According to her, the YPP would seek to build a political institution where young Nigerians, women, professionals and communities…

…Iran, Haiti, Somalia, Venezuela and Syria, with the administration citing vetting and security concerns as justification.USCIS then suspended the processing of immigration benefit applications from people originating in all 39 affected countries.Court Finds USCIS Violated Immigration LawThe ruling marked a significant…

…politicians to interact directly with the people, particularly communities affected by insecurity, terrorism, banditry, criminality and flooding He said leaders could not fully understand the challenges confronting Nigerians without visiting affected communities and listening to their experiences. “True leadership requ…