…vigilant and law-abiding while working with security agencies. He said addressing insecurity required cooperation among communities, traditional institutions, government and security agencies. The governor condoled with the families of the victims and prayed for the recovery of those injured in the attack.

…Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace of work. Responding to concerns obout insecurity, the minister disagreed that crime had risen in Abuja. “I am not saying there are no one or two incidents of crime, but to say that armed robbery has increased in Abuja, I don’t agree. Very much, I will not agree to that because…

…was convicted "of drawing a weapon and causing fear and terror, creating widespread insecurity, acting against people's physical integrity and national security in a manner that seriously disrupted public order". But according to IHR, Hosseini was accused of kicking one of the policemen, and the "authorities have prese…

…action to address challenges confronting Nigerians. She said Nigeria continued to face insecurity, economic pressures, youth unemployment, social fragmentation, climate-related challenges and humanitarian crises affecting millions of citizens. Hamza said, “These realities call for renewed commitment, collective respons…

…long-term investments in agriculture and other sectors aimed at reducing food insecurity. “Our philosophy has remained clear: development must reach the grassroots, and the people must feel the presence and impact of government in their communities and daily lives,” he said. The governor said the latest distribution wa…

…entire year. This projection is premised on persistent challenges including widespread insecurity in major farming communities, climate-related disruptions particularly flooding and high transportation costs arising from logistics challenges. In its outlook for 2026, the NESG added that election-related spending, seaso…

…positive appears to be stirring in Benue State. For a state long associated with insecurity, deaths, abandoned infrastructure and economic hardship, a new narrative of roads, bridges, industries and improved healthcare is beginning to emerge, with residents expressing renewed optimism over the direction of the state. A…

…First Lady described the initiative as a deliberate and sustainable response to food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable households nationwide, explaining that it was designed to ensure that children under six, pregnant women and lactating mothers have easy access to nutritious food,” the statement read. She s…

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has warned that no security architecture, regardless of how sophisticated, can guarantee peaceful elections if political actors choose violence over dialogue. He also said no electoral law could succeed where misinformation was allowed …

…rooms in the house of democracy. They are supporting pillars of the same structure. When insecurity prevents citizens from voting, democracy is diminished. When violence determines access to polling units, sovereignty is stolen from the people. When armed groups, political enforcers or criminal networks interfere with…

…those who are supposed to represent us,” he said. Another speaker at the event said the insecurity had severely affected farming and economic activities in the area. “People are afraid to go to their farms. Families are being displaced, while others are living with the trauma of losing relatives to bandit attacks. We n…

…stated. Fubara said the completed road would boost business activities and reduce insecurity in Etche Local Government Area, promising to extend it to Ndashi community and complete the General Hospital in the area. He said healthcare remained an area his administration would prioritise despite the limited time left in…

…on paper.” The party also linked the rising food prices to the wider problem of food insecurity, citing a report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which it said estimated that 35 million Nigerians were facing acute food insecurity. The ADC challenged the government to explain why Nigerians were finding it…

…FOOD INLATION I. 20 YEARS. IT GREW BY 40.8%. "5. 34 MILLION PEOPLE ENTERED ACUTE FOOD INSECURITY ZONE IN 2026. THAT IS MORE THAN THE POPULATION OF GHANA AND MANY COUNTRIES. "5. ON MAY 29TH 2023 AT EAGLE SQUARE, TINUBU PROMISED TO REDUCE YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT BY HALF. I ASK NIGERIAN YOUTHS HOW THEY FAIR IN THIS REGARD. "6.…

…former Governor of Zamfara State, AbdulAziz Yari, warned politicians against using insecurity as a tool to win the hearts of citizens. Yari said the fight against insecurity was a collective national responsibility that went beyond government and security agencies. “Let us encourage all political parties to understand…

…31 state governments spent an estimated N252.26bn to fight criminality and eliminate insecurity in their respective states in the first six months of 2026, with Kogi, Plateau and Bauchi accounting for the largest share, despite the continued killings, kidnappings and banditry recorded across the country. An analysis of…

…illicit exploitation of mineral resources can fuel organised criminal activities and insecurity. The UNODC officials commended the institutional structure of the Mining Marshals, describing it as a notable model within Nigeria’s law-enforcement ecosystem. They noted that the unit had an unusually broad operational mand…

…what he described as the “arrogance in failure, totalitarian proclivities, worsening insecurity and economic hardship” allegedly associated with the Tinubu administration. He said the APM’s presidential candidate had demonstrated the capacity to provide an alternative through his performance as governor of Oyo State, w…

…of them could work together. He said the country needed a change because of worsening insecurity, poverty, deteriorating infrastructure and challenges confronting farmers. He added that the removal of the fuel subsidy had not translated into improved living conditions for Nigerians, while farmers were also struggling b…

…used the stage to explore issues such as corruption, gender inequality, unemployment, insecurity and governance. By presenting these issues through compelling stories and performances, theatre encourages audiences to reflect on society while remaining entertained. Despite its importance, theatre in Nigeria continues to…

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…of citizens and to closing the ungoverned spaces that have become breeding grounds for insecurity," Obi said. The former Anambra State governor said governments must be reminded of their responsibility when communities are left vulnerable. "The primary purpose of government is the security and welfare of its citizens.…

…as ongoing reforms in the Service and urged him to intensify efforts to address insecurity across the country. The post TUC chair Osifo commends DSS for arresting, prosecuting terrorists appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Enitan Abdultawab The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has urged political parties, security agencies, election officials and other stakeholders to protect journalists covering Saturday’s governorship election. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Adeyemi Aboderin, and Secretary, Olalekan Ak…