Union Raises Alarm Over Worsening Insecurity, Demands Creation of State Police
By Chinedu Echianu The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has urged the Federal Government and state governors to urgently overhaul the country’s security architecture through the creation of state Police in order to stem the rising wave of violence, kidnappings, and displacement across the country. Speaking at the Union’s National Executive Council […]
Senate Confirms Hon Omidiran as Executive Chairman of FCC
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate on Thursday confirmed former federal lawmaker Hon. Ayo Hulayat Omidiran as Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), alongside 37 commissioners representing the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The confirmations followed the adoption of a screening report presented by Senator Allwell Heacho Onyesoh, Chairman of the […]
Power of Voices: Oxfam, Partners Close Five-Year Climate Justice
By Julian Osamoto Oxfam Nigeria and a coalition of civil society partners have marked the completion of the Fair for All (F4A) and African Activists for Climate Justice (AACJ) programmes, celebrating five years of transformative interventions in climate justice, governance, civic engagement, and community empowerment across Nigeria. At the project close-out event in Abuja, Oxfam […]
Group Urges Stronger School Security Following Release of Kebbi Students
By Chinedu Echianu The Save Public Education Campaign (SPEC) has welcomed the safe return of 24 schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State, warned that the attack highlights persistent security gaps in Nigeria In a statement issued on Wednesday, SPEC praises the resilience of the rescued students, who endured “unimaginable trauma,” and called for urgent measures to […]
Nigeria Moves to Modernise Social Development Act to Strengthen Inclusion
By Julian Osamoto Nigeria’s Social Development Act of 1974 is set for a major overhaul as stakeholders at the National Social Development Summit in Abuja called for a modern, well-coordinated framework to strengthen welfare services and protect vulnerable citizens. The two days summit, organised by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) under […]
Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency Over Rising Violence
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency following escalating violence, kidnappings and armed attacks across several states. The President also directed the military, police and intelligence agencies to launch immediate mass recruitment and intensify operations in high-risk areas. In a statement from the State House on Wednesday, Tinubu authorises the […]
Deputy Speaker Kalu Urges Legislative Reforms to Tackle Insecurity
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for structural and legislative reforms to address Nigeria’s rising insecurity, warning that military responses alone are insufficient. Speaking on Tuesday during a plenary session on national security, Kalu noted that while Nigeria possesses strong laws, weak enforcement, poor coordination, and inconsistent […]
Abbas Urges Nigerians to Stay Calm Amid Rising Violence
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has urged Nigerians to remain calm and resolute, emphasising that fear must not dictate daily life as violent attacks continue across the country. Addressing lawmakers on Tuesday, during a special plenary session on national security, Abbas cited recent incidents, including the abduction of students […]
Chinda Urges Lawmakers to Put Politics Aside in Curbing Insecurity
By Oluwakemi Kindness Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, has urged federal lawmakers to rise above political, religious, and personal divides to confront Nigeria’s worsening security situation with a unified national strategy. Speaking during Tuesday’s special plenary on national security, Chinda said the federal government must demonstrate greater policy consistency, especially in […]
IGP Egbetokun Visits Kebbi After Schoolgirls’ Kidnap
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday arrived in Kebbi State following the abduction of students from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga. The visit comes amid growing public concern over renewed attacks on schools in the North-West. According to a televised channel, Egbetokun is scheduled to meet with Governor […]