NORTHERN NIGERIA Archives - Page 2 of 9

“Military action alone can’t end banditry, terrorism in North” – Sir. A’Bello Foundation

May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) says military operations alone cannot sustainably end insecurity in Northern Nigeria without strong grassroots intelligence, data-driven coordination and institutional collaboration. The Foundation made the position known during its ‘May 2026 Monthly Online Mentorship Programme’, which was held on Saturday. The programme, themed: ‘An Evidence-Based Solution to the Northern Insecurity Challenges: For Regional Unity, Peace and Development’, focused on practical strategies for addressing the region’s persistent security challenges. Speaking at the event, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of SABMF, Abubakar Umar, said sustainable…

Liberty Symposium 2026: Ramalan unveils blueprint to re-imagine Northern Nigeria through media, productivity, governance

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 Aminu Imam

Executive Chairman of Liberty Media Group, Alhaji (Dr.) Tijjani Ramalan, has announced plans for the second edition of the Liberty Symposium, describing it as a strategic intervention aimed at redefining the future of Northern Nigeria through dialogue, policy engagement and practical solutions to the region’s challenges. Speaking ahead of a press conference scheduled to hold today at the Liberty Media Group Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, Ramalan said the symposium would take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, security…

“Plateau is Northern Nigeria, not M’Belt” – Plateau Christian blast kinsmen over identity crisis

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 Aminu Imam

In a fiery, nearly 6-minute video, Plateau indigene and Christian Gyan Joseph Mancha has called out his fellow Christians from the state for rejecting their Northern identity, warning that denial won’t change constitutional reality. According to Mancha, “Truthfully, some of us have a problem, especially we Christians. I swear, I’m sorry to say this, but we have a lot of work to do. We need to open our eyes; we need to learn. For God’s sake, why is it that when I come out and say Plateau is in Northern…

UN calls for urgent probe as deadly airstrikes rock Northern Nigeria

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

The United Nations (UN) has called for an urgent and independent investigation into recent military airstrikes in northern Nigeria that reportedly left scores of civilians dead. The appeal followed reports that air raids carried out in Zamfara State allegedly killed more than 100 people, many of them said to be local residents and traders at a community market. Speaking in New York on Wednesday, UN Deputy Spokesperson, Farhan Haq, said the global body was deeply disturbed by the incidents and warned that the protection of civilians must remain a priority…

2027: “Tinubu’s re-election poses “moral dilemma” for the North” — Prof. Alƙali

April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rufa’i Ahmed Alƙali, has stirred fresh debate over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, describing it as a “moral burden” for the North. Speaking in a published interview yesterday, Alƙali addressed a range of pressing political issues, including Tinubu’s electoral prospects, zoning controversies, and recent political realignments such as developments involving Kano State governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Reflecting on his experience as a former political adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Alƙali was asked whether his past role influences his current assessment…

Northern Groups allege marginalisation

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Warn of growing discontent over infrastructure, economic hardship A prominent northern socio-political coalition, the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), has raised fresh concerns over what it describes as the continued marginalisation of Northern Nigeria in the distribution of infrastructure projects and economic policies. In a press statement issued yesterday, the CNG said recent government spending patterns and economic conditions indicate that the region is being ‘short-changed’, warning that the situation could worsen public frustration if urgent steps are not taken. According to the group, the allocation of federal road projects…

Northern Christians drop ‘CAN’ title

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

…To revive 1964 ‘NCA’ identity Christian leaders across Northern Nigeria have formally dropped the long-used “Northern CAN” designation and reverted to their original 1964 identity – the Northern Christian Association (NCA) – in a move aimed at restoring historical roots and clarifying their regional mandate. The decision followed consultations among Christian stakeholders from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, who said the change corrects decades of nomenclature drift that began after the formation of the national Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in 1976. Leaders explained that the…

FG reveals foreign terrorists behind most killings in the North

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has disclosed that a large number of terrorists carrying out deadly attacks in northern Nigeria are not Nigerians, saying these fighters entered the country through weak and porous borders. The revelation was made by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, during a meeting with members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria in Abuja at the weekend, said intelligence reports from security agencies show that many suspects arrested after recent attacks could not speak English or Hausa. Instead, they communicated fluently in…

‘Over 300 killed in February attacks across 6 northern states’ – Amnesty Int’l

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

At least, 323 people have been killed in different attacks on rural communities across six northern states within the first 20 days of February, Amnesty International has said. In a statement posted on its official X account yesterday, the human rights organisation said the killings were recorded in Benue, Katsina, Kwara, Kebbi, Niger and Zamfara states. According to Amnesty International, the rising death toll shows that President Bola Tinubu and his government have no effective plan for ending years of atrocities by armed groups and gunmen that have killed thousands…

“Invest in media, not just mosques” – Prof. Pantami urges Northern Muslims

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 Aminu Imam

Renowned Islamic scholar and cybersecurity expert, Prof. Ibrahim Pantami, has called on Northern Muslims to prioritise strategic investment in the media industry, warning that decades of under-investment have created what he described as a “dangerous communication deficit”. Pantami, a former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, made the call during a lecture at the ICECE AL-Noor Mosque in Abuja, where he spoke on the intersection of faith, communication and societal influence. Addressing a packed audience of scholars, professionals and community leaders, the professor argued that although Northern Nigeria and the…