40 h. ago Senate security panel faults reactive policing, pushes state police, intelligence overhaul

… says illegal minnimg, major source of insecurity The Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security has warned that Nigeria’s current read more Senate security panel faults reactive policing, pushes state police, intelligence overhaul

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3 d. ago Saudi Sets New Death Penalty Record After Executing 340 In 2025

The toll marks the second-straight year Saudi Arabia has broken its own record since rights groups first began documenting the number of executions in the 1990s. The post Saudi Sets New Death Penalty Record After Executing 340 In 2025 appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Senate Moves To Impose Death Penalty on Kidnappers, Informants, Others

The Senate has moved to tighten Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by pushing for death penalty for kidnappers — and anyone who finances, enables, or provides information to them — as the lawmakers yesterday debated amendments to the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The amendment, sponsored by the Senate leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, seeks to classify kidnapping, […]

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2 w. ago VIDEO: ‘I Strongly Support,’ Senator Marafa Backs Trump’s Military Threat To Nigeria

According to him, Trump's comments put pressure on the Nigerian government to address insecurity in Nigeria.  The post VIDEO: ‘I Strongly Support,’ Senator Marafa Backs Trump’s Military Threat To Nigeria appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Senate Backs Death Penalty For Kidnappers, Sponsors, Informants

The Senate, on Wednesday, moved to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-kidnapping laws by proposing death penalty for kidnappers, as well as anyone who finances, facilitates, or provides information to them, as lawmakers debated amendments to the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The proposal, spearheaded by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, seeks to formally categorise kidnapping, hostage-taking, and […]

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2 w. ago Senate backs death penalty for kidnappers, informants, others

Nigeria’s Senate is pushing for the death penalty for kidnappers and their informants, classifying abduction as terrorism. Learn about the new anti-kidnapp Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-backs-death-penalty-for-kidnappers-informants-others/

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2 w. ago [VIDEO] Insecurity: Terrorists Are Enjoying Local, Foreign Backing — Senator Adeyemi

The former lawmaker said that there are insiders who are acting as agents for the terrorists. The post [VIDEO] Insecurity: Terrorists Are Enjoying Local, Foreign Backing — Senator Adeyemi appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Senator Barau, Gov Yusuf trade blame over rising insecurity in Kano

A fresh political clash has erupted in Kano State as the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf exchange accusations over the prevailing insecurity in parts of the state.

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Senate Moves To Impose Death Penalty For Kidnapping

  The Senate has resolved to amend Nigeria’s Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act to prescribe the death penalty without the option of a fine or judicial discretion for all kidnapping offences, marking one of the most far-reaching legislative responses yet to the nation’s worsening insecurity. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the decision on Thursday in […]

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3 w. ago Insecurity: ‘Let’s Tell Tinubu The Truth’, Bayelsa West Senator Faults Colleagues Over Patronising Comments

Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, has urged his colleagues in the Senate to speak truthfully to President Bola Tinubu about the worsening security situation in Nigeria instead of making patronising comments. Speaking during a debate on national insecurity at the Senate on Wednesday, Dickson warned against “sugarcoating” the realities on ground, saying it was […]

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3 w. ago Senator Abaribe Slams Fellow Senators For Not Calling Out Tinubu Govt. Over Worsening Insecurity

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has taken a swipe at his colleagues in the National Assembly over their handling of the security crisis rocking Nigeria. While speaking on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, November 26, Abaribe argued that his colleagues who are mostly from the ruling party always find way to draw comparison between insecurity […] The post Senator Abaribe Slams Fellow Senators For Not Calling Out Tinubu Govt. Over Worsening Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate moves to classify kidnapping as terrorism, seeks death penalty for offenders

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday began moves to classify kidnapping as a terrorism offence, proposing the death penalty for perpetrators read more Senate moves to classify kidnapping as terrorism, seeks death penalty for offenders

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3 w. ago Failure To Tackle Insecurity Makes Ousting Ruling Party Easy – Senator Gamawa

African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the failure of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to tackle the security crisis and economic hardship has provided a leeway for the ruling party’s defeat in the 2027 presidential election. The deputy national chairman of the ADC, Senator Suleiman Nazeef Gamawa, who stated this yesterday, said the coalition party […]

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3 w. ago Dickson faults Senate for commending Tinubu, cites rising insecurity

Senator Seriake Dickson faults the Senate for commending President Tinubu, calling the move insensitive and ill-timed amid Nigeria’s worsening insecurity c Read More: https://punchng.com/dickson-faults-senate-for-commending-tinubu-cites-rising-insecurity/

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3 w. ago Insecurity: Senate commendation of Tinubu hypocritical — Senator Dickson

"I believe that the President needs to be told the truth, and that those with access to him, particularly...

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3 w. ago Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction: Senate demands probe, sanctions over troops’ withdrawal

Senators spoke up angrily on Wednesday about the insecurity ravaging the country, calling for decisive actions by the authorities to confront terrorists, bandits and kidnappers.

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3 w. ago Senate In Heated Debate Over Nigeria’s Growing Security Crisis

Some lawmakers are pushing for the death penalty to be imposed on kidnappers. The post Senate In Heated Debate Over Nigeria’s Growing Security Crisis appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Insecurity Politically Instigated To Make Tinubu Fail — Kalu

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has blamed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity on what he described as “political sabotage” targeted at undermining President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s ,’Politics Sunday’, the former Abia State governor dismissed claims that the President was overwhelmed by the security crisis, insisting that powerful interests were […]

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3 w. ago Insecurity politically orchestrated to weaken Tinubu before 2027 — Orji Kalu

says President is not failing, calls for political solution to Kanu crisis Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has alleged that the read more Insecurity politically orchestrated to weaken Tinubu before 2027 — Orji Kalu

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3 w. ago 2027: Insecurity May Overshadow Tinubu’s Achievements – Senatorial Aspirant

Kogi East senatorial hopeful in the 2027 elections, Tim Diche, has warned that Nigeria’s escalating insecurity is “bleeding the nation” and threatening to overshadow the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking with LEADERSHIP in Abuja yesterday, Diche said Nigerians were  no longer impressed by government efforts, but by tangible outcomes that improve their […]

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