The House of Representatives on Tuesday held a special plenary session to address Nigeria’s rising insecurity, with lawmakers expressing deep concern over the continuous violent attacks affecting communities across the country. Members of Parliament said the situation now requires urgent reforms in the nation’s security structure to restore public confidence and protect citizens. Minority Leader Hon. Kingsley Chinda said insecurity cannot be effectively tackled without national unity and sincerity of purpose. He noted that many Nigerians no longer feel safe while travelling and urged the parliament to “re-evaluate its role in strengthening public safety.” Chinda identified political tensions, porous borders,…
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Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has visited Kebbi State following the abduction of twenty five female students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School Maga under the Zuru emirate. His visit came as security agencies continue efforts to track the bandits and secure the safe return of the victims. During the visit, the IGP is expected to stop at the Kebbi State Police Command in Birnin Kebbi where he will speak to officers and boost the morale of personnel involved in the rescue operations. According to officials, the Commissioner of Police Bello Sani will receive him for further discussions on…
The Abia State Government has sealed the campaign office of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) located in Umuahia, the state capital. The RHP is a political support structure promoting the President’s agenda across the South East and is coordinated by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Benjamin Kalu. According to reports, an official of the Renewed Hope Partners arrived for work and discovered that the office had been sealed without any prior notice. The official, who asked not to be named, expressed surprise at the development, saying the team had not been alerted to any…
Bandits have launched another attack in a community in Kwara State, abducting 11 residents during a late night raid. According to the report, more than 20 armed men stormed the area on Monday while moving with a large herd of cattle to create panic. Witnesses said the attackers fired several shots into the air as they advanced, forcing residents to flee for safety. During the assault, an elderly woman was reportedly struck by a stray bullet, heightening the fear and confusion within the community. A local leader, who spoke under anonymity, confirmed that 11 individuals were taken away by the…
The North Central All Progressives Congress Forum has declared that the party’s national chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has no authority to prevent Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang, from defecting to the APC. The Forum said it was troubled by what it described as growing resistance among some Plateau political leaders toward the governor’s possible move from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC. The dispute followed a stakeholders meeting held on October 17, 2025, where Plateau APC leaders debated a motion sponsored by former Deputy National Secretary of the party, Barrister Festus Fuanter. The motion opposed the idea of the…
A church crusade held on Monday evening in Agboda community, Mararaba Udege area of Nasarawa Local Government Area, was abruptly stopped after unidentified armed men launched an attack. The violence occurred between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., according to Dr. Daniel Ukpo, the crusade’s organiser, who said participants fled in panic when they heard of trouble in a nearby settlement. During the chaos, a young motorcyclist was assaulted by the attackers and sustained a machete cut. His motorcycle was also taken. “When news of the attack reached us, confusion broke out and people began to flee,” Ukpo said, noting that…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order initiating moves to classify specific chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan as foreign terrorist organisations. The directive marks a significant shift in Washington’s approach to the pan Islamist movement, which was founded in Egypt in 1928 and later expanded across the Arab region. According to the order, the selected chapters “engage in or facilitate and support violence and destabilization campaigns that harm their own regions, United States citizens, and United States interests.” The Muslim Brotherhood, established by Egyptian teacher Hassan al Banna, has long promoted the revival…
The Lagos State Police Command has increased security presence across schools, worship centres and major public spaces as part of efforts to prevent possible threats during the festive period and into the New Year. Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh disclosed this while addressing journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja, noting that the move was aimed at reinforcing public confidence. Jimoh assured residents that Lagos remains safe, stressing that additional personnel had been strategically deployed to areas frequently visited by the public. He said the measure was taken to ensure the safety of worshippers and visitors across the state. According…
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Kebbi State has condemned the recent abduction of schoolgirls, describing it as a calculated attempt to weaken educational development in the region. The group stated that the incident represents an attack on children’s safety and their right to learn in an atmosphere free from fear. Chairman of the coalition, Ibrahim Ngaski, made the remarks during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Monday. He recalled that on November 17, suspected bandits attacked Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga and abducted 25 students. He described the act as “heinous,” stressing that it strikes…
The Federal Inland Revenue Service has clarified that it has not appointed any private organisation as an exclusive collection agent for the Treasury Single Account system. This clarification came after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar alleged that Xpress Payments had been selected as a key channel for government revenue collection under the TSA. In a statement issued by Arabinrin Atoyebi, Technical Assistant to the Executive Chairman of the FIRS, the Service described Atiku’s claims as “incorrect and misleading,” stressing that the remarks risk turning a purely technical matter into an unnecessary political issue. The FIRS emphasised that its revenue collection…
The United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have jointly launched an international campaign aimed at combating visa fraud and protecting prospective travellers from exploitation by fraudulent immigration facilitators. The initiative, known as the FightingVisaFraud campaign, was announced during the International Fraud Awareness Week through a statement released by the British High Commission in Abuja. According to the statement, the three countries have observed recurring patterns of visa fraud affecting their immigration systems, prompting the coordinated effort. They explained that visa fraud costs victims millions of pounds each year and exposes many to exploitation, financial loss and legal trouble. The authorities warned…
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has extended its energy security and industrialisation campaign to the University of Ibadan, reaffirming its commitment to education, youth empowerment and community development. The engagement took place during the institution’s alumni homecoming event, where the company outlined its vision for a more energy secure Nigeria. Speaking at the event, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance, Tony Attah, emphasised that Nigeria’s economic progress depends on eliminating energy poverty and embracing sustainability while fully utilising the nation’s abundant oil and gas resources. He stressed that energy and economic prosperity are closely linked, adding that improved…