…of homes and farmlands, warning that the loss of agricultural produce could worsen food insecurity. “When a farmer loses his harvest, our country loses food it can ill afford to spare. When a family loses its home, the nation has a stake in helping that family rise again,” he stated. The Senate President commended agen…

…Diplomatic credibility is built from these domestic choices. A country confronting insecurity, poverty, and a punishing cost of living can still argue for a fairer world, but its claim carries greater weight when citizens can see progress. The authority Nigeria seeks abroad must be earned through service at home. Five…

…“You cannot mobilise an asset you have not counted,” he said. He equally identified insecurity as the biggest threat to economic development, calling for neighbourhood watch systems, early-warning networks and a credible South-East security and investment mechanism. “Insecurity is the veto on development,” he said. ‘Ch…

…a presentation at a Nigerian Bar Association gathering where the activist addressed insecurity, Bishop Zion said the remarks about Arome were a step too far.In his words:"VDM YOU HAVE TAKEN THIS YOUR CHARADE TOO FAR!! First you showed lack of empathy and lack of respect to my brother Apostle Arome Osayi... Fact check v…

…states and the Federal Capital Territory and is targeted at land degradation, water insecurity, climate vulnerability and declining agricultural productivity. The World Bank said desertification and land degradation affected an estimated 43 per cent of Nigeria’s land area, while failure to address climate change could…

…celebration”, stressing that many residents were caught between economic hardship and insecurity. He said, “As you know, CAN is 50. Nationwide, there are lots of events and activities that have been lined up, at the end of which all the state chapters have been invited and asked to key into and even the local governmen…

…states to study and adopt some of the strategies being deployed by Ododo in tackling insecurity. The group recalled that kidnapping had previously become a major concern on major routes in the state, particularly the Lokoja-Abuja and Kabba-Ilorin highways, causing fear among commuters and travellers. It noted that the…

…contact with relatives, make ransom demands and negotiate payment. Kaduna: When insecurity destroys the economy before ransom is even demanded In Kaduna, the human and economic consequences of insecurity are also evident in communities such as Naridon in Kauru Local Government Area. The July attack left at least 30 res…

…“Government also appeals to citizens, particularly residents of communities affected by insecurity, to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing credible and timely information that can assist in preventing attacks and apprehending perpetrators,” the statement said. The government also warned re…

…has operated in an environment of unprecedented inflation, rising construction costs, insecurity, and other economic pressures. Therefore, quoting Federation Account Allocation Committee inflows without examining the corresponding cost of governance and development is a deliberately incomplete way to assess any governm…

…to rebuild their livelihoods and restore economic activities in communities affected by insecurity,” he said. On the newly opened Rijana livestock market in Kachia Local Government Area, Musa expressed concern over the activities of livestock traders. He stressed that MACBAN was not accusing traders or livestock owners…

…and maintaining law and order under the strategic leadership of IGP Disu. The post Insecurity: Police arrest 262 suspects, rescue 27 kidnap victims appeared first on Vanguard News.

…The development followed an intelligence report that terrorists were planning to spread insecurity to the southern part of the country, particularly the South-West, and create tension ahead of the presidential election. Confirming the meeting with the DSS, the President of the Osun State Muslim Community, Alhaji Mustap…

…cost of living, food prices, transportation, electricity, education, healthcare and insecurity. “When those defending the government can no longer explain the difficulties ordinary families face, they turn to old political arguments. This does not address the concerns of Nigerians today,” the statement said. Atiku note…

…Community Food Bank Programme in Cross River State as part of efforts to tackle food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable Nigerians. Tinubu, who flagged off the programme in Calabar on Friday, said three food banks were being launched simultaneously in the state to provide nutritional support to children under…

…The PPRO, however, said the Command was aware that more needed to be done to address insecurity in the state. “While we acknowledge these gains, the Command is fully aware that more work remains to be done, and we are not resting on our laurels,” he said. He commended the Katsina State Government, under Governor Dikko…

…the military, police, immigration, and customs as "unknown gunmen" while discussing insecurity in Nigeria, a characterisation that drew swift backlash from multiple quarters.VDM addresses soldiers fighting Boko HaramOtse said he was particularly troubled by the thought of a soldier deployed against Boko Haram in the bu…

…y/verydarkblackman/policeVDM said at the NBA conference in AbujaDuring a panel session on insecurity at the NBA conference held in Abuja in late August 2026, VDM alleged that certain security personnel manning checkpoints were complicit in crimes often pinned on unknown attackers.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to vi…

…Defence Minister also called for greater involvement of local governments in tackling insecurity, saying their proximity to communities gives them an advantage in identifying criminals and preventing crime. He said, “So governors and local government… and I can tell you, we must allow our local governments to work. Fai…

…most of what farmers complain about is not GMO at all. It is counterfeit hybrid seed. Insecurity in Benue and Plateau has turned our food basket into a graveyard. It is a government distributing millions of bags of “improved” seed without ever explaining the difference between hybrid, certified, and genetically modifie…

…stressing the importance of strict adherence to the law in confronting criminality and insecurity. The DSS chief also shares his views on death penalty, the place of deterrence in the fight against violent crime and the broader measures required to restore security, order and public confidence in Nigeria. Excerpts Than…

…under siege and the people cannot afford another tragedy. Government must stop treating insecurity as a political talking point and start treating it as the emergency it is,” he said. The ADC candidate also urged security agencies to strengthen collaboration with traditional rulers and local communities to prevent any…

The federal government of Nigeria, through NCCSALW, explained that a viral video falsely linking NSA Nuhu Ribadu to an illegal arms importation case is fake newsNCCSALW confirmed one of its top officials was personally present when 399 automatic weapons seized at Tin Can Island Port in Apapa, Lagos, were handed over to…

…challenges are particularly significant in conflict-affected and fragile contexts, where insecurity, displacement, poverty, climate-related pressures and weakened institutional systems can disproportionately affect women and girls”. “In Imo State, the interaction between insecurity, social vulnerability, governance and…

…He said, “The federal police we have now are controlled by partisan politicians, and insecurity does not directly affect them – governors or presidents are not the ones being kidnapped. “State police can only make sense if those who suffer the brunt of insecurity – the masses –are directly in charge through their tradi…