Tag: national security

‘Another presidential promise fails’ — Obi slams over fresh attack in Plateau

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has spoken out against the federal government following fresh attacks in parts of Nigeria, especially in Plateau State. He criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to keep a recent promise that violence in Jos would not happen again. In a post shared on X, Obi pointed out that the […]

Military seizes two trucks, arrests 16 suspected terrorist suppliers in Borno

Troops under Operation HADIN KAI have intercepted two trucks carrying suspected terrorist supplies in Borno State. The operation took place along the Maiduguri–Mafa road, a key route in the North East region. During the raid, security forces arrested 16 individuals believed to be supplying logistics to insurgents. Items recovered from the trucks are suspected to […]

Jos attack: Apostle Johnson Suleman slams ‘failed leadership’, demands urgent action

Senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries, Johnson Suleman, has reacted strongly to the recent attack in Jos. He described the incident as another sign of poor leadership in the country. According to Suleman, leaders appear to focus more on politics than protecting citizens. He stressed that insecurity continues because of misplaced priorities among those in […]

Plateau killings: ‘You lack effective leadership’ – Adeyanju to Tinubu

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has criticised the federal government over ongoing killings in Plateau State. He described the repeated attacks as disturbing and a sign of weak leadership in the country. Adeyanju questioned the ability of the administration of Bola Tinubu to protect lives and property. According to him, the continuous violence is damaging […]

Former presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, calls for arrest and investigation of US Missionary Alex Babir hours after he shared a video calling out President Tinubu

Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has called for the arrest and investigation of a US-based missionary, Alex Babir. The demand followed a viral video in which the missionary criticised Bola Ahmed Tinubu over insecurity in parts of the country. In the video, Babir raised concerns about recent attacks in Plateau State, especially in communities affected […]

Maiduguri BH Attacks: Tinubu’s Response And Past Precedence On The Same Issue

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to the recent attacks in Maiduguri, describing the situation as deeply painful. He expressed sympathy for victims and their families while standing in support of residents affected by the violence in Maiduguri. The president noted that the attacks were carried out by desperate terrorist groups trying to spread fear. […]

Benue: Senate urges FG to establish military base in Kwande over rising attacks

The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to establish a military base in Kwande Local Government Area to tackle the growing insecurity in the area. Lawmakers said a permanent military presence would help protect residents and allow displaced people to safely return to their communities. The Senate also asked security agencies to […]

‘They are not magicians’ – Lawan demands funding for Nigerian military

The senator representing Yobe North, Ahmed Lawan, has called for improved funding for Nigeria’s armed forces, stressing that security agencies need adequate resources to fight insecurity. He made the remark during a plenary session, highlighting the challenges faced by soldiers on the frontlines. Lawan said security personnel cannot effectively combat criminals without proper equipment and […]