The Nigerian Presidency has strongly responded to former President Obasanjo's comments on insecurity, accusing him of hypocrisy for failing to act when bandits first emerged during his administration.
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf condemns school closures in northern Nigeria due to banditry. Learn how insecurity threatens education development and what solutions are needed.
ACF Chairman Bashir Dalhatu urges Federal Government to combine negotiation with military action against bandits, citing Niger Delta amnesty success. Read more.
Human Rights Watchdog demands Tinubu declare state of emergency in Zamfara after Governor Lawal freed 500 inmates, including hardened bandits. Read full details.
Joint security stakeholders from Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, and Osun states reassure residents of adequate security during yuletide. Enhanced patrols and intelligence sharing promised.
Governor Bala Mohammed declares Friday, November 28 as public holiday in Bauchi state to honor late Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi during burial rites. Read details.
Federal High Court in Kaduna strikes out lawsuit challenging Reverend Joseph John Hayab's leadership of Northern CAN. The court ruled the association lacks legal capacity to sue.
Senator Shehu Sani reveals terrorists and bandits in Northern Nigeria are locals, not foreigners. He urges Northern leaders to confront the security crisis directly. Read more.
Northern Governors Forum led by Gombe's Governor Inuwa Yahaya mourn the passing of centenarian Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, global Tijjaniyya leader.
The Coalition of Northern Groups accuses foreign and local actors of a coordinated plot to destabilize Northern Nigeria through violence and propaganda. Read the full statement and demands.
Northern advocacy group hails President Tinubu and Defence Minister Matawalle for successful rescue operation of 24 kidnapped schoolgirls in Kebbi state. Read full details.
Former Niger Governor Dr Babangida Aliyu calls for urgent security improvements, criticizing current leadership. Read his powerful message on governance priorities.
Northern women coalition VIEW condemns school closures after mass abductions, warns Nigeria sliding into terror. Demands protection, not panic responses.
Former Senator Shehu Sani accuses northern elite of exploiting security crises for 2027 elections. He reveals root causes: Almajiri, poverty, illiteracy. Read full analysis.
UN warns rising insecurity in Northern Nigeria could push 35 million into severe hunger during 2026 lean season. WFP emergency resources deplete by December without urgent funding.
Former Senator Shehu Sani accuses Northern elites of exploiting security challenges for 2027 elections, urges confrontation of root causes like poverty and illiteracy.
Ex-Senator Shehu Sani accuses Northern elites of exploiting insecurity for 2027 polls. He urges leaders to tackle root causes like poverty and illiteracy instead of playing politics with bloodshed.
Ex-Senator Shehu Sani urges Northern leaders to confront the region's 15-year insecurity crisis with honesty, tackling root causes like poverty and illiteracy for homegrown solutions.
Northern Nigeria's 19 governors schedule crucial security meeting with traditional rulers in Kaduna to address escalating attacks and kidnappings. Citizens urged to support security agencies.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as a Renewed Hope Ambassador and DG for APC outreach. Discover the details and implications of this strategic political move.
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga defends Tinubu's security approach, reveals bandit locations known but attacks risky due to civilian safety. Condemns Peter Obi's US invasion comments.
Primate Elijah Ayodele calls on President Tinubu to arrest governors and senators financing terrorism. He warns insecurity won't end without decisive action against sponsors.
UN reports jihadist violence pushes 35 million Nigerians toward severe food insecurity. Thousands face famine-like conditions as attacks intensify amid funding cuts.
Governors from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states have presented three crucial demands to President Tinubu, including state police creation and enhanced security measures to combat regional insecurity.
Zamfara State government has unveiled new security measures to protect schools from bandit attacks, ensuring classes continue. Learn how they plan to safeguard education.
South-West Governors declare state police a national urgency, approve Security Fund & digital platform. They insist decentralizing policing can't be delayed. Read the full communiqué.
Former Kano governorship candidate Salihu Tanko-Yakassai condemns Southern Nigerians for selective condemnation of jungle justice, highlighting violent incidents across regions.
Amnesty International warns mass kidnappings of students will cause severe education setbacks in Northern Nigeria. Thousands may drop out due to trauma and fear.
Tinubu Support Group appeals to media for objective reporting amid security challenges. TSG highlights infrastructure projects and economic reforms under Tinubu administration.
Zamfara State Government pledges not to shut schools despite kidnappings in the North. New security measures are in place to protect students and ensure academic continuity.