Insecurity

Rekpene Bassey Ancient Greek mythology tells the story of the Lernaean Hydra, the terrifying swamp monster confronted by Hercules in the second of his Twelve Labours. The beast possessed nine …

The Centre for Human Rights and Social Advancement (CEFSAN) has condemned the killing of at least 23 farmers by suspected armed bandits in Sauna Ruwan Gora Ward of Talata Mafara …

The Senate has approved a total of N403.1 billion for the Nigerian Police Trust Fund to strengthen policing and support the fight against terrorism, kidnapping, and other security challenges across the …

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has launched the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF), with each of the 19 northern states committing N1 billion monthly for one year to …

Ahmed Ilallah Over two decades into Nigeria’s democratic journey, Northern Nigeria has suffered profound social and economic setbacks. Rather than investing in human capital development and creating sustainable opportunities for …

Former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a national emergency on insecurity as part of efforts to address the worsening security challenges …

Armsfree Ajanaku The expansive Chinua Achebe auditorium inside the Mamman Vasta Writers Village, Mpape, Abuja, looked every bit the ideal space for a book event of this magnitude. A prominent …

Kogi State Government has announced sweeping new security measures, including a ban on commercial motorcycle operations in parts of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, a statewide restriction on night travel after …

The coalition of civil society organizations, trade unions, youth groups, community associations, social movements, faith-based groups, and concerned Nigerians declares June 12, 2026, as a day of nationwide protest and …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on security across the country amid escalating killings, kidnappings, terrorist attacks, and …