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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a chilling wake-up call: in the face of escalating mass abductions across Nigeria, the federal government must declare a state of emergency on insecurity—and act with the urgency the crisis demands. His call comes amid fresh outrage over a spate of kidnappings that have plagued schools and religious…

In a shocking escalation of insecurity in Kwara State, Nigeria, 38 worshippers of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku were abducted during a violent attack on Tuesday evening, leaving the community in fear and mourning. Reports from local sources reveal that the kidnappers have demanded a staggering ₦100 million ransom per victim, placing enormous…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially confirmed that the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will transition to a fully computer-based format by 2026, reinforcing its commitment to modernized, secure, and inclusive examinations for all senior secondary school students across Nigeria. This landmark move aligns Nigeria with global examination standards and promises…

A startling claim has reemerged in Nigerian media circles: that the United Arab Emirates presented the Nigerian government with a list of suspected terrorists’ financiers, but the administration under former President Muhammadu Buhari declined to make the names public. The allegation raises deep questions about transparency in counter-terrorism, accountability for terror funding, and Nigeria’s commitment…

A deeply troubling abduction was confirmed today by the Niger State Government: students and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School in the Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area, have reportedly been kidnapped after an overnight raid. The government lashed out at the school for reopening despite prior warnings, raising serious questions about responsibility, security protocols,…

A fresh wave of international scrutiny has hit Nigeria’s security architecture as U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga openly accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of failing to take decisive action to stop persistent killings across several communities in the country. His remarks, made during a congressional hearing in Washington, have intensified global conversation on Nigeria’s troubling…

The recent life imprisonment sentence handed to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has sparked intense debate across Nigeria — and one of the most prominent voices raising concern is Reuben Abati. According to Abati, Kanu’s legal and political struggles are far from over. In this in-depth analysis, we explore his…

The national debate surrounding Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation intensified today as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) issued one of its strongest criticisms yet, challenging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to abandon the comfort of the Presidential Villa and temporarily relocate to Kebbi State, where insecurity has reached alarming heights. In a powerful statement that has stirred…

In a move that has stirred both controversy and high-stakes political intrigue, the Nigerian government has extended an invitation to 50 of its lawmakers for a two-day training titled “American Foreign Policy under Donald Trump: New Realities for African Negotiators.” This effort, spearheaded by the Ministry of Finance, is being framed by Abuja as part…

Tension and grief have once again gripped communities in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State after suspected bandits launched a deadly attack on rice farmers in Bokungi Village, killing two and abducting four others during Wednesday’s evening harvest. The incident has deepened fear across the region and renewed urgent calls for decisive action against…