35 h. ago Northern Governors Mourn Plateau Islamic Cleric Imam Abubakar

The Northern States’ Governors Forum (NSGF) has mourned the demise of Chief Imam of Nghar Village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Sheikh Abdullahi Abubakar, who died at the age of 92 after a brief illness on Friday. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the Forum, NSGF Chairman and governor […]

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42 h. ago Sarduana Day: End Insecurity Now – Group Urges Northern Leaders

The Rebuild Arewa Initiative for Development (RAID) has challenged leaders in Northern Nigeria to urgently confront the region’s worsening insecurity, saying the crisis can no longer be met with “silence, denial or fragmented efforts.” RAID made the call on Friday at a breakfast session with journalists to commemorate Sardauna Memorial Day, a date the group […]

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67 h. ago 60 Years Without Sardauna: We’ll Rebuild North, ACF, Northern Elders, Others Vow

Prominent northern groups and institutions have declared that, as they commemorate 60 years since the death of the Sardauna of Sokoto, Sir Ahmadu Bello, they will organise a conference in April this year to chart a way forward in rebuilding the region. The groups include the apex northern socio-cultural organisation, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF); […]

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5 d. ago VIDEO: Youth advocate Mama Pee slams govt, police over remand of 52 Edo protesters

Youth advocate Mama Pee condemns the remand of 52 Edo protesters, urging the government to address rising insecurity instead of punishing students. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-youth-advocate-mama-pee-slams-govt-police-over-remand-of-52-edo-protesters/

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5 d. ago Insecurity: Shehu Sani hails US military supplies to Nigeria

Shehu Sani commends the delivery of US military supplies to aid Nigeria’s fight against insecurity, urging other countries to provide similar support. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-shehu-sani-hails-us-military-supplies-to-nigeria/

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9 d. ago Nasarawa residents lament abandoned road project, six years after flagoff

Residents in Nasarawa’s Obi LGA decry the abandoned road project flagged off in 2019, leading to insecurity and accidents. They urge Gov. Sule to act. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-residents-lament-abandoned-road-project-six-years-after-flagoff/

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1 week ago Police urged new personnel to deploy innovation in tackling insecurity in Kano

Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, has charged 30 newly deployed to the command to effectively apply read more Police urged new personnel to deploy innovation in tackling insecurity in Kano

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Don’t let Trump promote religious war in Nigeria, Falana warns FG

Femi Falana warns the FG on Nigeria insecurity, urging proper funding for the military and cautioning against allowing Donald Trump to promote a religious Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-dont-let-trump-promote-religious-war-in-nigeria-falana-warns-fg/

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2 w. ago 2025, Year Of Defence Transformation Under Matawalle, Says Group

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, maintained active oversight of Nigeria’s defence sector throughout 2025, engaging in strategic leadership, international diplomacy, and institutional reforms, the Northern Youth Concerns Citizens (NYCC) has said on Wednesday. A statement signed by the group’s chairman, Dr Ibrahim Buhari Malunfashi, said the year began with a […]

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2 w. ago New Year: Reps minority caucus urges Tinubu to tackle insecurity, corruption

The House of Reps Minority Caucus urges President Tinubu to urgently tackle insecurity, corruption, and inflation to ease the suffering of Nigerians. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-year-reps-minority-caucus-urges-tinubu-to-tackle-insecurity-corruption/

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3 w. ago Shettima, Northern Governors, Others Decry Borno Mosque Suicide Bombing

Condemnation has continued to trail the suicide bomb attack on a mosque in Borno State during prayers, which killed about five people and maimed more than 35 others. LEADERSHIP Friday reports that a teen suicide bomber detonated the bomb strapped to his body in the midst of worshippers at the mosque in Ngamboru Market, Maiduguri, […]

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3 w. ago Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Jackson Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerian leaders to use the Christmas season as a decisive turning point for national renewal, justice and lasting security, warning that the country cannot continue to bleed under the burden of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In a Christmas message signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph John […] The post Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Jackson Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Sunday Jackson’s Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerian leaders to use the Christmas season as a decisive turning point for national renewal, justice and lasting security, warning that the country cannot continue to bleed under the burden of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping. In a Christmas message signed by its Chairman, Rev. Joseph John […] The post Northern CAN Hails Fintiri Over Sunday Jackson’s Clemency, Demands Probe Of Terror Financiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Northern Entrepreneurs, Investors Brainstorm On Exploring Regional Economic Potential

Thousands of entrepreneurs, creatives, and investors from across Northern Nigeria recently converged on the Arewa Festival 2025, showcasing the region’s rich cultural heritage and economic potential. They agreed that there are numerous opportunities in the region waiting to be tapped, even as investors pledged to continue supporting resilient entrepreneurs in the area, enabling their businesses […]

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3 w. ago EFCC urges Nigerians to embrace accountability as key to tackling corruption, insecurity

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called on Nigerians to embrace greater accountability as a critical step toward read more EFCC urges Nigerians to embrace accountability as key to tackling corruption, insecurity

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4 w. ago Northern Youths Accuse Tinubu Of Weaponising EFCC Against Opposition

A coalition of Northern youth organisations has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a political weapon to intimidate and silence opposition voices, particularly from the North. The groups, under the aegis of the Coalition of Northern Youth Groups, made the allegation during a press conference on […]

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last month NANS urges Tinubu to declare state of emergency on insecurity

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) calls on President Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on insecurity in Nigeria and empower the mil Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-urges-tinubu-to-declare-state-of-emergency-on-insecurity/

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last month Northern leaders unveil forum to promote peaceful coexistence

Northern leaders unveil the Northern Reconciliation Forum to heal divisions, promote peaceful coexistence, and tackle insecurity in the region. Read More: https://punchng.com/northern-leaders-unveil-forum-to-promote-peaceful-coexistence/

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