By OBI DAVIES Insecurity remains one of the biggest barriers to the expansion of tourism, hospitality and the creative sector in Africa, with Nigeria particularly affected, tourism expert Mr. Sunnie Chukumele has said. He spoke at the African Descent Creative Industry Leadership Summit held in Abuja and organised by the Global […]
By SANI BATURE GUNMEN suspected to be terrorists on Sunday abducted more than 15 worshippers after attacking the First Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Ayetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The attackers reportedly stormed the church during a worship service, firing shots to create panic and confusion. Sources in the community […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS A Viral Video and Serious Allegations WANTED bandit leader Bello Turji has reignited controversy in Nigeria’s security discourse after accusing two former northern governors of laying the groundwork for insecurity in Zamfara and Sokoto states. In a widely circulated video, Turji alleged that past administrations armed vigilante groups, actions […]
By NJORIGE LYNUS A humanitarian group, Equipping The Persecuted, has raised alarm over an alleged plot to carry out coordinated attacks in parts of northern Nigeria on Christmas Day, triggering concern among security watchers even as the Presidency dismissed the warning as questionable. The group’s founder, Judd Saul, disclosed the intelligence during […]
By HAUWA MAGANA AS Christmas approaches, growing insecurity and soaring transport costs are reshaping Yuletide travel plans across Nigeria. Many citizens who traditionally journey home for festive reunions are now choosing to stay put, citing safety fears and economic pressure. In Imo State, residents expressed mixed reactions. While some, like Ikechukwu Ibezim, […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M.M.M.) IBRAHIM NORTHERN governors have approved a joint security plan that will see all 19 states contribute ₦1 billion each monthly for a year—amounting to ₦228 billion—to strengthen regional security operations and deploy advanced technology against banditry. Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule disclosed the decisions, explaining that the funds will support […]
By ESTHER McWILLIS-IKHIDE US Delegation Meets Ribadu in Abuja Amid Heightened Security Diplomacy and Controversial Genocide Claims A high-powered United States Congressional delegation arrived in Abuja this weekend for critical security talks with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic engagement between both nations. The visit comes at a […]
By MAHMOOD MALIK MUSA (M.M.M.) IBRAHIM NIGERIA’S security collapse is no accident. From Boko Haram and ISWAP in the Northeast to heavily armed forest bandits, organised kidnapping rings and rising communal violence, the country faces an intertwining crisis that has hollowed out farmland, emptied classrooms, shuttered markets and produced millions of internally displaced people. What […]
By ANITA KNIGHT THE United States House Appropriations Committee will hold a joint congressional briefing on Tuesday to examine the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The session will be led by Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chair Mario Díaz-Balart, alongside colleagues from the Appropriations, Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services Committees. Representatives from the […]
By HAUWA MAGANA KOGI State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has ordered all social, religious, and community activities to conclude by 4 pm daily until further notice. The directive, issued during an emergency meeting with security agencies and traditional rulers at the Government House, Lokoja, is aimed at curbing bandit activities in the state. […]