4 h. 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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7 h. ago Abduction crisis: Tinubu declares emergency as NASS rejects bandit negotiations

Amid Nigeria’s abduction crisis, President Tinubu declares a security emergency. NASS rejects negotiating with bandits, pushing for stronger action. Read More: https://punchng.com/abduction-crisis-tinubu-declares-emergency-as-nass-rejects-bandit-negotiations/

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7 h. 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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8 h. ago Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils AFCON 2025 Officiating List

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the referees and video assistant referees for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, notably omitting any Nigerian officials from the list. The roster includes 28 centre referees and 14 VAR officials, with no representation from Nigeria. Instead, the host nations—Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Mauritania—contributed two centre referees […]

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21 h. ago Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils 2025 AFCON Officiating List

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the referees and video assistant referees (VARs) for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), notably omitting any Nigerian officials from the list. The roster included 28 centre referees and 14 VAR officials, with no representation from Nigeria. Instead, the host nations—Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, and Mauritania—contributed two […]

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25 h. 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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32 h. ago US Officials Present As Nigerian Lawmakers Debate Security Crisis

It was a day of lamentations in the House of Representatives on Tuesday as lawmakers expressed deep sorrows over the rising insecurity across the country. The House dedicated the plenary session to deliberate on the state of national security with a view to identifying the causes, effects and proffering solutions which would be conveyed via […]

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46 h. ago 2027: Northern leaders exploiting region’s security crisis — Shehu Sani

“For 15 years, northern Nigeria has been a theatre of bloodshed,” he said, recounting attacks by terrorists and bandits across

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52 h. ago I’m More Concerned About Attackers Than Victims — Sheikh Gumi

Kaduna-based Islamic, cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has disclosed that his priority in Nigeria’s worsening security crisis is addressing those perpetrating violence rather than focusing first on their victims. According to the Islamic cleric, the only way to stop the ongoing cycle of killings is to confront the attackers directly and deprive them of the means […]

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67 h. ago Abduction: Speaker Tajudeen leads Reps on solidarity visit to Kebbi

While assuring Kebbi State of support from the House, Speaker Tajudeen called for a lasting solution to the security crisis in the country.

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2 d. ago Federal Government Reveals Agreements With US Officials On Nigeria’s Security

The Federal Government has disclosed that its last week’s engagements between a high-level Nigerian delegation and United States officials resulted in significant agreements to strengthen security cooperation and protect Nigerian citizens. According to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the discussions “will help strengthen security partnerships between the two […]

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2 d. 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 d. ago Terrorism: Foundation Urges Urgent Action On Security Challenges

The Africa Freedom Foundation (AFF) and Yari Roundtable For Peace, on Friday, called on the Federal Government to immediately find solutions to the nation’s worsening security crisis or seek external assistance to end the menace. The Foundation made this call during a one-day summit in Abuja, on the theme: “Conversation on the Search for Peace […]

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4 d. ago Nothing worries me more than Nigeria’s security crisis — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu addresses Nigeria’s security crisis, calling it the most troubling challenge facing the nation, especially the Northern region. Read More: https://punchng.com/nothing-worries-me-more-than-nigerias-security-crisis-tinubu/

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6 d. ago VIDEO: US Lawmaker Moore Seeks Pardon For Death Row Inmate Sunday Jackson

Trump's designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern have continue to generate debates globally. The post VIDEO: US Lawmaker Moore Seeks Pardon For Death Row Inmate Sunday Jackson appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 d. ago Security Crisis: Federal Govt Vows Tougher Action Against Terrorists

The federal government has restated its determination to defeat terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes across the country following a recent wave of attacks that has heightened public concern and anxiety. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance on Wednesday during a press briefing in Abuja, where he provided updates on […]

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7 d. ago Nigeria, Pope and persecution claims: Diplomacy meets doctrine, disappointment

The Pope lists Nigeria for Christian persecution, but is it accurate? Explore the complex reality of Nigeria’s security crisis vs. the genocide narrative. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-pope-and-persecution-claims-diplomacy-meets-doctrine-disappointment/

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7 d. ago US Congressman meets Ribadu, others, says religious violence must stop

US Congressman Riley Moore meets with Nigerian officials to discuss the urgent need to end religious violence and combat terrorist threats in the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-congressman-meets-ribadu-others-says-religious-violence-must-stop/

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7 d. ago US barred Nigerian officials from Nicki Minaj’s UN discussion on Christian persecution, Envoy says

Nigeria’s mission to the United Nations has protested its exclusion from a U.S.-hosted discussion in which rapper Nicki Minaj alleged read more US barred Nigerian officials from Nicki Minaj’s UN discussion on Christian persecution, Envoy says

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8 d. ago Police detention orders delaying cargoes at Nigerian ports, Shippers Council laments

The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Ukeyima Akutah on Wednesday lamented that incessant slamming of Detention Orders by officials of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on seaport cargoes is disrupting cargo

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