32 h. ago “Insecurity Has No Religious Undertone” – AGF Fagbemi Tells Visiting U.S. Delegates

Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, yesterday dismissed the alleged link between religion and the security challenges in the country. According to Fagbemi, there had been significant progress in the country’s counter-terrorism prosecutions, stressing that 860 convictions and 891 acquittals were secured between 2017 and 2025. Fagbemi stated this […] The post “Insecurity Has No Religious Undertone” – AGF Fagbemi Tells Visiting U.S. Delegates appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago FG insists security challenges not religious as Nigeria records 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals

The Federal Government has clarified that Nigeria’s security challenges are not driven by religion, noting that between 2017 and 2025, read more FG insists security challenges not religious as Nigeria records 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals

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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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43 h. ago When Arewa leaders take on Northern Nigeria’s security crisis

Last week, the Northern Governors, under the chairmanship of Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, held a very crucial meeting with Northern traditional rulers at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House, Kaduna, on the security challenges facing the country. Northern Bureau Chief, MUHAMMAD SABIU, who was at the venue, examines the issues raised and he writes: […]

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54 h. ago Tinubu’s govt determined to surmount present security challenges — Shettima

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has again restated the present administration’s commitment to decisively addressing the country’s security challenges.

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56 h. ago Tinubu Acting Decisively To Address Nigeria’s Security Challenges, Says Shettima

Shettima assured that the Tinubu administration is determined to support the security establishment in Nigeria. The post Tinubu Acting Decisively To Address Nigeria’s Security Challenges, Says Shettima appeared first on Channels Television.

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69 h. ago 2027: No deal with APC, Tinubu —Ahmed, NNPP national chairman

The national chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr Ajuji Ahmed, in this interview by TAOFEEK LAWAL spoke about the preparations of his party going into the 2027 elections. He also expressed concern on the security challenges confronting the country, offering panacea to mitigate the menace. Excerpts: Much has not been heard about […]

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3 d. ago New Defence Minister: Legal luminaries challenge efficacy of appointment as insecurity worsens

As Nigeria grapples with escalating security challenges, marked by increased killings and criminal activities, the effectiveness of recent appointments, including that of the new Minister of Defence, has come under scrutiny from legal minds. The debate centres on Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which clearly establishes that “The security and welfare of […]

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4 d. ago Insecurity: Nigerian Army halts retirement of over 800 officers

The Nigerian Army has suspended all statutory and voluntary retirements of personnel with immediate effect as part of emergency measures to address the growing security challenges in the country.

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4 d. ago Tinubu’s govt spent N17.5trn on pipeline security in 2024 alone — LP Reps members

The Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives on Sunday accused President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of prioritising 2027 politics over the welfare and security of Nigerians.

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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 Food security, youth employment challenges form focus of Make

…Hope rises that Agrictech, agripreneur, and employment which had a handshake in PH may give birth to an agric revolution read more Food security, youth employment challenges form focus of Make-in-Nigeria 2025 conference in PH

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5 d. ago Why I told US Congress that Nigeria needs external help to defeat terrorism —Prof. Ebenezer Obadare

Professor Ebenezer Babatunde Obadare is a Nigerian-American academic who is the Douglas Dillon Senior Fellow for Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington DC. In this interview by LASISI OLAGUNJU, he speaks on the security challenges confronting Nigeria and on his offerings at the American Congressional hearing on Nigeria held in the […]

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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 Gov Aliyu’s aide seeks stronger security collaboration with Defence Minister

He urged the new minister to deploy his operational expertise to tackle banditry, insurgency, kidnapping and other security challenges.

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6 d. ago Inuwa Yahaya, Gates Foundation Partner To Strengthen Polio Immunisation

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya met with a delegation from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Thursday to deepen collaboration on improving polio immunisation coverage in hard-to-reach and security-challenged communities across Northern Nigeria. This was disclosed in a press statement issued yesterday by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House, Gombe. The meeting, held […]

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8 d. ago Yari dismisses calls for US intervention in Nigeria’s security challenges

Senator Abdulaziz Yari dismisses calls for US intervention in Nigeria’s security challenges, urging the nation’s elite to solve the country’s problems. Read More: https://punchng.com/yari-dismisses-calls-for-us-intervention-in-nigerias-security-challenges/

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8 d. ago Nigerians need to be vigilant, come together against insecurity – Ondo APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Olabode Omoyele, has called on Nigerians to remain vigilant amid the nation’s security challenges.

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8 d. ago Tinubu’s Govt Doesn’t Tolerate Negotiation With Terrorists, Bwala Insists

Bwala explained that Nigeria’s security challenges are often so multifaceted that they can push any administration into tough, sometimes unconventional, choices. The post Tinubu’s Govt Doesn’t Tolerate Negotiation With Terrorists, Bwala Insists appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Tinubu’s Govt Doesn’t Tolerate Negotiation With Terrorists, Presidency Insists

It explained that Nigeria’s security challenges are often so multifaceted that they can push any administration into tough, sometimes unconventional, choices. The post Tinubu’s Govt Doesn’t Tolerate Negotiation With Terrorists, Presidency Insists appeared first on Channels Television.

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