…of Hi-Tech, the company handling the Badagry–Sokoto Superhighway project, amid the security crisis. The senator acknowledged that the Kebbi State Government had provided shelter, food and other assistance to displaced residents but said the scale of the humanitarian crisis required additional federal support. He urged…

Nigeria’s decade-long security crisis has taken a worrying turn, with daredevil bandits now wielding increasingly sophisticated weapons, including rocket launchers. On October 2, the Sokoto State Police Command announced the recovery of at least two rocket launchers and other dangerous weapons from armed bandits who at…

…to attacks.The BYM spokesman urged authorities to take urgent steps to tackle the security crisis facing communities across the affected local government areas.Police yet to respondThe spokesperson of the Plateau State Police Command, DSP Alabo Alfred, had not responded to inquiries as of the time this report was filed…

…Shettima assumed office as governor at the height of the Boko Haram insurgency, when the security crisis had devastated several communities and placed enormous pressure on the state. He said the former governor pursued reconstruction and investment in key sectors despite the security challenges confronting the state. “…

…seed that traps farmers in cycles of costly repurchase. Layered onto that is a food-belt security crisis that is real, escalating and data-backed. When farmers are killed off their land, it does not matter whether the seed is GM or hybrid. The harvest will not come. We are at a crossroads. We can plant biotechnology an…

…Tambuwal, met with Minister of Defence Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) over the growing security crisis in parts of Sokoto State.Tambuwal arrived at the meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026, alongside Abdussamad Dasuki, who represents the Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency and serves as Deputy Minority Leader in the Hou…

…television interview on WednesdayThe ADC presidential candidate blamed Nigeria's insecurity crisis on leadership failures, citing Boko Haram, ISWAP, bandits, and IPOBAtiku also promised to restore the fuel subsidy, saying its removal had not improved the lives of ordinary NigeriansPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our n…

…crackdown against independent reporting in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger amid the security crisis in the Sahel.

…by March 2024 at the latest. The Sahel country has been wracked since 2012 by a serious security crisis, notably fuelled by violence from jihadists allied to Al-Qaeda or the Islamic State group, along with criminal gangs and armed separatists. AFP

…two institutions in Chikun Local Government Area that have been affected by the security crisis: Bethel High School and Greenfield University. Their names remain associated with some of the most serious school abduction incidents recorded in the state. Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Chikun, Kajuru, Kauru and parts of Igabi contin…

…bleeds," he said, calling for troops, intelligence, logistics and justice to address the security crisis. Moro further appealed to the international community and human rights organisations to pay greater attention to the humanitarian situation in Benue South. "Displacement is becoming genocide by neglect. Hunger is be…

…Presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the Federal Government’s response to the security situation in Oyo State, arguing that the presidency did not act swiftly enough. Speaking during a public engagement, Obi claimed that the President did not contact the Oyo State governor for 50 days despite the security co…

…security agencies have reportedly not received capital releases despite the worsening security crisis confronting our nation," Atiku said.He added: "These are not allegations from the opposition. They are grave constitutional questions raised by a distinguished senator of the ruling party."The former Vice President sai…

…the state capital. According to him, the poor road network has further compounded the security crisis by slowing the movement of security personnel while providing armed groups with opportunities to launch attacks and retreat into surrounding forests. “Our poor road infrastructure has compounded this crisis. The deplor…

…in Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq’s leadership and his nonchalant handling of the security crisis in Kwara state. “It is crystal clear that when citizens no longer look up to their governor in moments of pain but bypass him to seek help directly from the President in Abuja, it simply means they no longer believe the G…

…murdered by bandits in Sokoto state on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 The Nigeria's insecurity crisis continues to worsen, with armed groups targeting several vulnerable communities.The northwest zone of Nigeria, where Sokoto is located, has seen violent attacks, including raids on schools, in recent years, with some of the a…

…security agencies and civil society groups to discuss practical solutions to the security crisis. Abdullahi Dalla, a resident of Daddara community, gave an emotional account of his ordeal. “My brother and I were kidnapped and spent 15 days in captivity. My brother was killed right in front of me, and my family was aske…

…regional security and economic prosperity. The forum stressed that Northern Nigeria's security crisis requires urgent, coordinated and decisive actions to reverse growing threats across the region. It welcomed progress toward establishing state police and praised the president and National Assembly for advancing the re…

…across party lines, reflecting deep concerns within the National Assembly over a security crisis that has, in recent years, expanded beyond its traditional North-East epicentre to touch virtually every zone of the country. This happened as the Nigerian Army announced the surrender of two senior terrorist commanders to…

…across party lines, reflecting deep concerns within the National Assembly over a security crisis that has, in recent years, expanded beyond its traditional North-East epicentre to touch virtually every zone of the country. This happened as the Nigerian Army announced the surrender of two senior terrorist commanders to…

…office if he cannot ensure the safety of Nigerians. In response, Sheriff said the security crisis did not begin under Tinubu's administration and urged Nigerians to assess the government based on the reforms it has introduced. "We should not simply condemn the President because there is insecurity in Nigeria," he said.…

…of economic opportunities. But beneath the promise of mineral wealth lies a growing security crisis. Across several mining communities, armed attacks have become increasingly frequent, turning mining sites into dangerous flashpoints where miners risk their lives in pursuit of their livelihoods. The latest incident occu…

…tragedy. Two lives gone, two families shattered and more painful questions about the security crisis facing communities across northern Nigeria. “May Almighty Allah forgive them, grant them Aljannatul Firdaus and comfort their loved ones.” BREAKING: Ex-Kebbi APC Chairman, Besse dies in bandits’ captivity

The Acting Chief Judge whom Governor Uzodinma wishes to preclude from consideration does not have an adverse disciplinary record with the NJC. In this situation, the current Chief Justice of Nigeria has an opportunity to define the applicable conventions. It is not her job to grant the governor a Chief Judge whom he ca…

…for the living. When he served as military spokesman, he did his best to minimise the security crisis and lionise the military. His job was to portray the military and government in the best possible light. But after soothing the populace , perhaps generals should tell their civilian bosses the truth . The current stra…