17 h. ago Insecurity Threatening Our Collective Survival – Christian association

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared that Nigeria is grappling with insecurity that “threatens our collective survival and national cohesion,” stating that the daily loss of innocent lives is “alarming and heartbreaking.” President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, gave the warning yesterday in his goodwill message at the opening of the Nigeria Inter-Religious […]

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20 h. ago Insecurity: Sultan Urges Dialogue, Christian Association Wants Perpetrators Sanctioned

Amid worsening insecurity across Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for dialogue to restore peace as the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demanded decisive action against the sponsors of violence. They spoke at the second triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, with the theme, “Collaboration of […]

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34 h. ago Insecurity: Sultan Seeks Dialogue As CAN Demands Action Against Sponsors Of Violence

Amid rising insecurity across Nigeria, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for dialogue as a key tool for restoring peace, while the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) demands decisive action against those sponsoring violence. They spoke at the second triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) in Abuja, themed “Collaboration […]

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37 h. ago ‘Nigeria’s Insecurity Not Driven By Religion’, AGF Fagbemi Tells US Delegation

Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has dismissed claims linking Nigeria’s security challenges to religion, stressing that such narratives were misleading. Fagbemi stated this after a closed-door meeting on Tuesday in Abuja with a high-level United States delegation led by Riley Barnes, the US Assistant Secretary of State […]

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42 h. ago UPDATED: Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops in Benin

•Community in a state of emergency, ECOWAS warns as coups, insecurity deepen regional crisis •ECOWAS applauds Nigeria for foiling Benin coup attempt •Sahel bloc condemns Nigerian military over flight •Burkina Faso did not ground NAF C-130, NAF clarifies THE Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops and air power in the […]

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48 h. ago Nigeria must address poverty, insecurity to stop coups in W’Africa – Falana

Femi Falana argues Nigeria can’t lead the fight against coups in West Africa without first addressing its own internal poverty, insecurity, and political i Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-address-poverty-insecurity-to-stop-coups-in-wafrica-falana/

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50 h. ago Tinubu working round the clock to address insecurity, says Shettima

VP Kashim Shettima says President Tinubu is working decisively to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity, supporting security forces to address national threats. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-working-round-the-clock-to-address-insecurity-says-shettima/

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52 h. ago Insecurity: Nigeria needs leaders committed to protecting human lives – Peter Obi

“No country aspiring to growth, stability, and prosperity can accept this level of violence as normal....

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55 h. ago IACD: Corruption Fuelling Insecurity In Nigeria, Says CISLAC/TI

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Nigerian chapter of Transparency International (TI), has warned that corruption remains one of the most destructive forces driving insecurity across the country. The Executive Director of CISLAC and Head of TI-Nigeria, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, gave the warning in a statement as the world marks the International Anti-Corruption Day […]

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61 h. ago “Insecurity Latsed 15 Years In Nigeria Because It’s Now An Industry Benefitting Actors In And Out Of Government” – Ex

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has faulted Nigeria’s prolonged security troubles, saying the fight against Boko Haram and insurgency has lasted so long that it now appears like “an industry” benefiting several actors within and outside government. He made the remarks on Sunday during the live-streamed Toyin Falola Interviews, where he criticised the country’s slow progress in […] The post “Insecurity Latsed 15 Years In Nigeria Because It’s Now An Industry Benefitting Actors In And Out Of Government” – Ex-President Obasanjo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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66 h. ago US legislator Moore says security talks with Nigeria ‘productive’

A visiting United States legislator, Rep. Riley Moore, has hailed his recent engagement with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, describing the talks as “productive and positive”. He also praised the Federal Government for the rescue of abducted Catholic schoolchildren, an outcome he said demonstrated Nigeria’s strengthened response to insecurity. In a statement posted on […]

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3 d. ago Insecurity In Nigeria Will Be Resolved In Six Month With State Police – Gani Adamas

He acknowledged the presence of Amotekun in the South-West states but noted that they lack the sophisticated weapons needed to confront terrorists effectively. The post Insecurity In Nigeria Will Be Resolved In Six Month With State Police – Gani Adamas appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Insecurity In Nigeria Will Be Resolved In Six Months With State Police – Gani Adams

He acknowledged the presence of Amotekun in the South-West states but noted that they lack the sophisticated weapons needed to confront terrorists effectively. The post Insecurity In Nigeria Will Be Resolved In Six Months With State Police – Gani Adams appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago ‘France Ready To Assist Nigeria On Insecurity’, Macron Says After Phone Call With Tinubu

France President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his country’s firm solidarity with Nigeria as the nation confronts a range of security challenges, particularly the persistent threat of terrorism in the North. In a statement on his X handle on Sunday after speaking with President Bola Tinubu on television, Macron said he reaffirmed France’s readiness to intensify […]

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4 d. ago Your 2027 chances depend on security, northern youths tell Tinubu

Northern youths warn President Tinubu that his 2027 chances hinge on tackling Nigeria’s deep-rooted insecurity and economic hardship, not political endorse Read More: https://punchng.com/your-2027-chances-depend-on-security-northern-youths-tell-tinubu/

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5 d. ago How insecurity, infrastructure flutter Nigeria’s education, 12.5% pupils in school

At the break of dawn, the school bell rings, but almost no one comes, and it was not because they read more How insecurity, infrastructure flutter Nigeria’s education, 12.5% pupils in school

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5 d. ago How would you rate President Bola Tinubu on his handling of current security challenges in Nigeria?

In recent times, especially since United States President Donald Trump classified Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, insecurity in Nigeria has spiked to an alarming rate, with mass kidnapping and terrorism making headlines daily. How can President Bola Tinubu be rated on how he is handling these security challenges? KINGSLEY ALUMONA brings the opinion […]

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6 d. ago VIDEO: Banditry, Terrorism ‘Simple’ For Nigeria’s Military To Deal With — Nwanyanwu

The ZLP chieftain referenced Nigeria's military success in peacekeeping missions across Africa as a pointer that it can address insecurity. The post VIDEO: Banditry, Terrorism ‘Simple’ For Nigeria’s Military To Deal With — Nwanyanwu appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Insecurity: Terrorism to end in Nigeria soon, Ribadu assures Nigerians

Amidst the growing insecurity in Nigeria, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu on Thursday reassured the nation that

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7 d. ago Name terror sponsors, curb rising kidnappings, PENGASSAN urges FG

PENGASSAN calls on the Nigerian government to name terror sponsors and curb kidnappings, highlighting the worsening insecurity in Nigeria and its threat. Read More: https://punchng.com/name-terror-sponsors-curb-rising-kidnappings-pengassan-urges-fg/

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