Tag: Worsening Insecurity

“Nigeria’s security, economic crisis threaten national dev’t.’ – NSCIA

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NSCIA on insecurity

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has used the occasion of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448 AH, to raise concerns over the country’s worsening security and economic challenges, warning that sustainable national development cannot thrive in an atmosphere of fear and hardship. In its New Year message signed by its Public Affairs Officer, Abbas Jimoh, the Council said the lessons of Hijrah, faith, sacrifice, resilience, and unity were particularly relevant as Nigeria confronts multiple crises affecting citizens across the country. The Council, led by the Sultan of…

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‘Lead or resign’ – Ɗangiwa Umar, opposition H’Reps. tells Tinubu

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Dangiwa, opposition Reps. to Tinubu

…Demands 6-month security plan Fresh criticism has trailed President Bola Tinubu’s administration as former military governor of Kaduna State, Col. Abubakar Ɗangiwa Umar (rtd), and the Minority Caucus in the 10th House of Representatives separately raised concerns over worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and the state of Nigeria’s democracy. In an open letter to the President, Ɗangiwa Umar commended Tinubu for honouring military officers, civilian activists and pro-democracy campaigners who resisted the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, describing the recognition as a fitting tribute to those who sacrificed…

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“Poverty, out-of-school children driving insecurity in the North” — NSGF

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NSGF on North's insecurity

Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has identified widespread poverty, youth unemployment and the growing number of out-of-school children as major factors fuelling insecurity across northern Nigeria. Speaking yesterday at the meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council held in Dutse, Jigawa State, Governor Yahaya said the region’s security challenges are deeply rooted in decades of underdevelopment and social deprivation. According to him, about 86 million people in Northern Nigeria, representing 65 per cent of the region’s population, are living…

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“Only God can end Nigeria’s insecurity” – Matawalle

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Matawalle on insecurity

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, says only God can ultimately bring an end to Nigeria’s insecurity challenges. Nigeria is witnessing a resurgence of insecurity, with killings and abductions across parts of the country, including recent incidents in Oyo and Borno, between May 15 and 17. Recall that gunmen attacked three schools in Oriire local government area of Oyo State and abducted 39 students and seven teachers. In Borno, armed groups attacked schools in Mussa, Askira-Uba local government area, abducting 42 pupils. Speaking in an interview yesterday, Matawalle…

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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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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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Killings: “Defend yourselves against attackers”- Presidency tells Nigerians

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Presidency tells Nigerians

The Presidency has urged Nigerians to defend themselves against attackers, insisting that citizens have the constitutional right to protect their lives and property from aggressors. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, stated this yesterday while reacting to the recent wave of insecurity and killings across parts of the country. Speaking during an interview on television over the attack on the Esiele community in Orire local government area of Oyo State, Bwala maintained that the Federal Government remained committed to ending the killings in the…

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‘Atiku to take Nigeria’s crisis to U.S.’

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Atiku to U.S.

…Says nation facing ‘full-blown internal crisis’ Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has sounded a grave warning over what he describes as Nigeria’s rapid descent into chaos, declaring that the country is facing a full-blown internal crisis marked by worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and failing democratic institutions. In a statement issued yesterday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku said his upcoming visit to the United States will focus squarely on drawing global attention to Nigeria’s deteriorating condition. “Nigeria is facing a full-blown internal crisis, one that can no longer be downplayed,…

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Nigeria’s insecurity now ‘war-level’ ” ACF raises alarm

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ACF raises alarm

…Urges urgent national shift The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has declared that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has escalated into a ‘state of war’, calling on the Federal Government to urgently reorder national priorities and treat security as the country’s most pressing emergency. This position was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 38th meeting of the ACF Board of Trustees (BoT) yesterday, and and signed by its Chairman, Bashir M. Ɗalhatu. The meeting, attended by prominent northern leaders, including former top government officials, diplomats and Security Chiefs, deliberated…

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Insevurity: “Shut down NASS if Govt. fails to protect Nigerians” — Doguwa tells H’Speaker

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Doguwa tells H'Speaker

…Says country ‘running in blood’ A member of the 10th House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has called on the Speaker to consider shutting down the National Assembly in protest against Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Speaking during plenary, Doguwa expressed deep frustration over the continued wave of violence across the country, questioning the relevance of legislative business amid widespread bloodshed. “Shut down the National Assembly; because who are you legislating for? What law are you making when the country is running in blood?” he said. He argued that if the government…

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