…the bishops on July 28, 2026, where they expressed concerns over the country’s economy, insecurity and political climate. Speaking during an interview on Prime Time, a programme on Arise News, on Friday, Onaiyekan said Tinubu rejected the bishops’ assessment, insisting that his administration was on the right track. “W…

…Nigerians continue to grapple with soaring inflation, rising living costs, unemployment, insecurity and shrinking purchasing power, making claims of improving prosperity difficult to reconcile with daily realities. He argued that market traders had seen their businesses weakened by inflation, civil servants’ salaries n…

…local government areas. Despite the progress, he warned that infrastructure deficits, insecurity, rising cost of living and implementation gaps continued to hinder youth development. He reiterated the commission’s call for a technology-driven national Population and Housing Census, describing it as critical to effectiv…

…incessant attacks and kidnappings in this area,” he said. Bena attributed the persistent insecurity in Danko/Wasagu to the presence of bandit enclaves in neighbouring Zamfara and Niger states. “The security challenges we are facing are largely due to the existence of bandits’ camps in neighbouring Zamfara and Niger sta…

…measurable timelines and effective coordination. He said the consequences of insecurity extend beyond loss of lives to include disrupted businesses, education and healthcare, as well as declining investor confidence. Hon. Kalu stressed, however, that decentralised policing must complement rather than weaken the Nigeria…

…that the proliferation of illicit small arms remained one of the biggest drivers of insecurity in Nigeria, linking it to banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes, farmer-herder conflicts, armed robbery and other violent crimes. Officials of NCCSALW setting the recovered weapons on fire. Photo: NCCSALW He said the arms de…

…Atiku said the President should channel his energy towards tackling inflation, food insecurity, unemployment, insecurity and the country’s economic decline. “The President should wrestle with the millions of Nigerians who now skip meals because food has become a luxury. “He should wrestle with the insecurity that has t…

…global energy transition demands, cautioning that weak governance could trigger fresh insecurity, environmental degradation and widespread loss of livelihoods. The warning came at the 3rd Nigeria’s Socio-Ecological Alternatives Convergence […] The post Energy transition: Experts, traditional ruler warn FG against indis…

…that include; unemployment and underemployment, rising living and housing costs, insecurity and unequal access to quality education and healthcare, including sexual reproductive health serviceShe said these conditions can and do limit their choices and make it difficult for them to plan confidently for their future."It…

…Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps across the country as a result of the growing insecurity. This is because those in IDPs left their homes and communities as a result of the consistent activities of bandits in their communities.See the

…capacity to effectively tackle crime. “The government, I would say, is contributing to insecurity itself. “The police is the lead agency for internal security. But the government deliberately, I say deliberately, without any fear of contradiction, disarmed the police. The result is insecurity,” he said. He lamented tha…

…pursue their aspirations regardless of their circumstances while addressing food insecurity and malnutrition.According to her, the Food Outreach Scheme was launched in March 2024 to provide food items to persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, supporting their families and improving their well-being. "No…

…also acknowledged what it described as recent gains by the armed forces in addressing insecurity in parts of the country and called for sustained security operations, particularly in the Middle Belt and other affected areas. The positions announced by the forum represent the resolutions adopted by its members at the me…

…multi-party constitutional democracy which also allows for independent candidacy.” On insecurity, the group commended the armed forces for recent gains against criminal elements in parts of the country but urged the Federal Government to sustain the momentum, particularly in violence-prone states across the Middle Belt…

…modern aerial surveillance platforms to bolster ongoing efforts aimed at tackling insecurity, including kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities.

…of fiscal mismanagement that has directly contributed to the country's deepening insecurity, citing recent remarks by a senior senator of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as proof.In a statement released on July 28, 2026, by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the i…

…the President’s biggest political risk ahead of next year’s election, Oshiomhole said insecurity remained the only obstacle standing in the way of Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. He urged the President to give the service chiefs a firm deadline to end insecurity. “I would tell him to do everything he can to direct the a…

…in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The groups warned that the worsening insecurity across Kaiama and Baruten LGAs could degenerate into a full-scale insurgency if urgent action is not taken. Speaking on behalf of the groups during a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, the President of the KDA Abuja Bran…

…personnel as a “game changer” that would significantly strengthen the fight against insecurity. The group’s Director of Communications, Igwe Ude-Umanta, said the decision represented one of the most far-reaching reforms of Nigeria’s security architecture in recent years. According to the group, the expansion went beyon…

…enrolment. He identified poverty, shortage of teachers, inadequate learning facilities, insecurity, disability-related barriers, child labour and harmful social norms as the major factors responsible for the crisis. “The challenge is not simply about getting children into classrooms. We must ensure they remain in schoo…

…describing the killing of innocent residents as a tragic reminder of the worsening insecurity confronting vulnerable communities. In a statement on Monday, Katung expressed profound grief over the incident, which claimed several lives and left others injured, and extended his condolences to the bereaved families. “I re…

…women and young people through entrepreneurship would help address the root causes of insecurity confronting several ECOWAS member states. According to her, creating economic opportunities through MSMEs would not only stimulate inclusive growth but also contribute to lasting peace and stability in the region. The lawma…

…His Eminence Dr. Oliver Ali Abah, has accused some politicians of benefiting from insecurity in the country, alleging that this may be responsible for the persistence of banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities. Abah made the allegation during his pastoral visit to the Methodist Holy Trinity Cathedral Church,…

…to residents, the two usually spent the night in Unguwan Lalle due to persistent insecurity in their community before returning home during the day. Residents said the attack occurred less than an hour after troops who had earlier responded to a separate bandit attack withdrew from the village. According to a resident,…

…climate change and economic stability, as well as global challenges including food insecurity and energy price shocks.” The Foreign Secretary also confirmed that international development and tackling the climate and nature crisis would remain priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The announc…