The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its affiliated unions on Wednesday staged nationwide protests over the worsening security situation in the country. The labour union had earlier announced plans for the December 17 protest, citing what it described as Nigeria’s deteriorating security environment. In a circular issued to all state councils on December 10, following…
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) converged at the union’s secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday as part of a nationwide protest against the worsening insecurity across the country. The gathering attracted top labour leaders, including NLC President Joe Ajaero, alongside civil society groups. Prominent among the participants were human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to establish a joint counter-terrorism force as part of its intensified efforts to address the growing threat of violent extremism and insecurity across the West African sub-region. The announcement was made on Sunday by the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State…
Nigeria witnessed a renewed wave of violent attacks over the weekend as bandits struck communities across Kogi, Kano, Sokoto, and Kwara States, leaving deaths, multiple abductions, and widespread fear in their wake. KOGI: Pastor, Wife, Worshippers Abducted During Church Service Bandits invaded a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West LGA of Kogi State…
Seventeen governors from Nigeria’s southern region have convened in Iperu Remo, Ogun State, to address the growing insecurity across the country. The meeting is taking place at the private residence of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, who also serves as the Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum. In a post on his X handle, Abiodun…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged President Bola Tinubu to tackle Nigeria’s insecurity crisis decisively by eliminating terrorist groups within 90 days. Responding to recent concerns reportedly raised by former U.S. President Donald Trump after the church’s November Holy Ghost Service, themed “The Eve of…
Insecurity: Adeleke Calls for Renewed Diplomatic Dialogue Between Nigeria and the US Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged renewed diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States in response to growing security tensions. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke appealed for peaceful dialogue following recent threats of possible military action…
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has urged the Federal Government to formally declare war on terrorists and bandits destabilising the country. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Irabor noted that Nigeria currently lacks the legal instruments to classify its ongoing fight against insecurity as an official war. He argued that a formal…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of Premium Motor Spirit in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki. The ban was issued after due consultations with security agencies in the state and is aimed at addressing the prevailing security challenges in…
The Senate has resolved to constitute an adhoc committee to organise a national security summit as part of efforts to stem the escalating security challenges in the country. This followed a motion sponsored by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South), and co-sponsored by Senators Titus Zam (APC, Benue North West), Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter (Ebonyi North)…
