Minority Caucus Demands Apology from House Spokesman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has demanded a public apology from the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi Jnr., over the misrepresentation of the House’s position on insecurity and governance issues. The caucus warned that it will petition the House Committee on Ethics […]
Senate Ends Recess for Emergency Security Session
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has cut short its ongoing legislative recess and summoned senators for an emergency plenary session to deliberate on pressing national issues, with worsening insecurity expected to dominate discussions. In a notice dated June 15, 2026, and signed by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, lawmakers were directed to reconvene […]
Insecurity: Kalu Pushes Local Arms Production
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for increased local production of arms and military equipment, saying Nigeria must reduce its dependence on foreign imports to effectively address growing security challenges. A statement on Sunday by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to Kalu, says he also urges the […]
FG Admits Inflation, Insecurity as Major National Challenges
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Government has acknowledged that inflation and insecurity remain major challenges facing Nigerians, even as it defended the economic reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during a news briefing marking the 2026 […]
Senate Raises Alarm Over Kwara North Killings, Kidnappings
By Anayo Akwitti The Senate has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security situation in Kwara North Senatorial District, warning that persistent attacks by armed criminals and the prolonged captivity of abducted victims continue to threaten lives, livelihoods, and community stability in the region. The upper legislative chamber made its position known during plenary on […]
Nwanyanwu Secures ZLP Ticket, Pledges Unity-Focused Agenda
By Anayo Akwitti The presidential candidate of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) Dr Dan Nwanyanwu has pledged to prioritise national unity, address insecurity and corruption if elected President in the 2027 general elections. Nwanyanwu who emerged the consensus candidate at the party’s national convertion on Saturday in Abuja, made the pledge during his acceptance speech. He […]
Gumi Criticises US Over Airstrike That Killed ISIS Leader in Africa
By Oluwakemi Kindness Islamic cleric and bandits’ negotiator, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Saturday reacted strongly to reports of a joint United States–Nigeria military airstrike that allegedly killed ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Africa. In a statement, Gumi condemns the operation and warned against increased foreign military involvement in Nigeria, arguing that such interventions could worsen […]
FCT Police Debunk Alleged Herdsmen Influx in Gwagwalada
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports on social media alleging an influx of suspected Fulani herdsmen into Anguwan Dobi community in Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja, describing the claims as misleading. In a statement issued on Friday night, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, says the […]
Nigeria at 65: Questions Linger on Whether Citizens Feel Safer
By Zainab Bakare As Nigeria marks 65 years of independence, questions linger on whether citizens feel safer today than in decades past. From the civil war of the 1960s to today’s fight against terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry, security remains at the heart of the nation’s struggle for stability. In his Independence Day broadcast, President Bola […]