Insecurity, hunger spark rising public anger, as protesters storm NASS

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Protesters storm NASS

…TIB plans June 12 nationwide action Growing public frustration over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and economic hardship is fueling a wave of civic activism, as hundreds of youths marched to the National Assembly in Abuja, while the Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement mobilises for a nationwide protest scheduled for June 12. The Abuja protest, organised under the banner: ‘Nigerians Unite Against Terror’, saw demonstrators march from the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs to the National Assembly, demanding urgent government action to address escalating insecurity, kidnappings, banditry, and violent attacks across the country. Carrying…

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‘Court rulings threaten 2027 elections’ – INEC

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INEC on court rulings

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concern that recent court decisions affecting aspects of its 2027 general election timetable could create significant disruptions to election planning if not urgently resolved by appellate courts. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, expressed the concern during the Commission’s quarterly consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja, noting that conflicting judicial pronouncements have created uncertainty around key electoral timelines. According to him, the Commission has already filed appeals against two Federal High Court judgments that questioned portions of INEC’s schedule of activities…

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2027: “North has lost faith in Tinubu, Atiku, Obi” –  ACF claims

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ACF claims on Tinubu

National Publicity Secretary, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, has claimed that Northern Nigeria has lost faith in the country’s main political figures ahead of the 2027 presidential election, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi. Mohammed-Baba, who made the declaration on Monday, during his appearance during a television interview, declared that President Bola Tinubu has experienced a sharp decline in political standing within the region since taking office. Concurrently, the northern socio-cultural group maintains that neither former vice president Atiku Abubakar nor Nigeria Democratic Congress…

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Eminent northerners raise alarm over insecurity, Tinubu’s total control of Judiciary, NASS

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Northern leaders, groups decry

A coalition of 10 northern stakeholders, including a former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Attahiru Jega, has raised concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s firm grip on the National Assembly and the judiciary. The Coalition, which made the call in a joint statement issued on Monday, while expressing concern over the worsening security situation across the country, also accused Tinubu of undermining key institutions, citing what it described as a lack of legislative and judicial independence under his administration. The Coalition said: “Our assessment of the state of the nation…

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“Fake news can be dangerous as terrorists”, COAS warns

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COAS warns

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says misinformation and hostile propaganda have become major security threats, underscoring the need for stronger collaboration between the military and the media. Shaibu said this yesterday in Abuja at the opening of the Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR) Combined First and Second Quarters Media Workshop 2026. Represented by the Chief of Civil Military Affairs (Army), Maj.-Gen. Musa Etsu-Ndagi, the COAS said that modern adversaries increasingly relied on misinformation and psychological operations to undermine public confidence. He noted that effective media…

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Kaduna: 8 soldiers killed by ‘repented bandits’ in ambush

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KD Army officer, soldiers killed

Anxiety has gripped families of Nigerian Army personnel following reports that eight soldiers were killed on Monday, after an ambush involving armed bandits described by sources as ‘repentant’ fighters in Kaduna State. According to family sources who spoke via WhatsApp messages and other local contacts to reporters, the incident occurred when troops reportedly encountered armed groups along the Kaduna River axis between Chikun and Igabi local government areas. The encounter, which reportedly escalated into a fierce gun battle, is said to have resulted in the loss of one officer and…

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PayTv to broadcast 104 World Cup matches

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PayTv to broadcast World Cup

StarTimes Nigeria has announced comprehensive live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing all 104 matches of football’s biggest tournament to viewers across the country from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Speaking on the initiative, StarTimes Nigeria Marketing Director, Oke Umurhohwo, said the company’s goal is to ensure that every Nigerian football fan can enjoy the tournament regardless of location or income level. “The FIFA World Cup is more than just football; it is a shared experience that unites families, friends, viewing centres, and communities”, Umurhohwo said. “At…

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Rising Insecurity: Shari’ah Council blasts FG, demands decisive action

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Shari'ah Council blasts FG

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation across Nigeria, urging the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive steps to protect lives and property. In a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Nafi’u Baba Ahmad, the council lamented the increasing wave of killings, kidnappings, terrorist attacks, banditry, and other violent crimes across the country, saying official assurances no longer reflect the reality faced by ordinary Nigerians. The Council cited recent mass abductions in Borno State, Oyo, Niger and Zamfara states, as…

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Zamfara: 50 elders abducted after reconciliation visit to bandit leader 

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50 elders abducted

Fifty elderly residents of Magamin-Diddi village, in Magami/Faru ward of Maradun local government area, have been kidnapped while on a reconciliation mission to a bandit leader in Zamfara State. According to reports, the abduction was reportedly carried out by Jammo, the bandits’ kingpin in charge of Muntsira Forest in Maradun LGA, who is said to have intercepted and taken the delegation. Chairman of Maradun LGA, Hon. Bello Dosara, confirmed the incident but stressed that the group proceeded on the mission without official approval from government authorities. According to him, the…

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Rising insecurity fuels fear among 1.9m WAEC candidates

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Rising insecurity WAEC

Growing insecurity and unresolved school abductions have heightened fears among the over 1.9 million candidates sitting the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), with stakeholders warning of possible impacts on students’ performance and wellbeing. The concerns follow recent abductions in Borno and Oyo states, where dozens of pupils, students and teachers remain in captivity weeks after being kidnapped from their schools.  Psychologists, teachers, parents and student leaders say the atmosphere of fear could undermine concentration, confidence and academic performance. Education stakeholders also criticized the absence of visible security…

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