A recent study reveals that the majority of Nigerians feel less secure than they did five years ago, despite President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria’s frequent statements that security has increased under his rule. According to the World Risk Poll research, 61% of Nigerians say they feel less safe now than they did five years ago,... Read More

March 30, 2022

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Let’s draw our attention to the last 72 hours and how we forget easily

If we recall how we recycle political leaders, we will understand what ‘forget easily’ means. We may not even need to mention names. They are before our eyes, and many of them would be contesting again for different political positions in 2023. But, that’s beside the case here. Deaths have become commonplace in Nigeria. If... Read More

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March 12, 2022

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SGF praises Nigeria’s security situation but these cases say otherwise

It is most unlikely that the stories of kidnappings, banditry, body parts harvesting, increased robbery in states like Lagos are exaggerated. In fact, it is true that they are under-reported. But, Boss Mustapha, Nigeria’s Secretary to the Government of the Federation, lives in a glass house, is escorted everywhere by security agents and may have... Read More

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Boss Mustapha, insecurity in Nigeria

December 15, 2020

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Shettima weighs in on insecurity, asks that President Buhari be called to order

In recent times, the rising insecurity in the country has been a major subject of discussion among Nigerians. For the umpteenth time, Nigerians are calling out the Muhammadu Buhari administration to prioritise the security of lives and property of Nigerians, following the kidnap of the schoolboys from Government Science School in Kankara, Katsina. And, former governor of Borno and... Read More

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insecurity in Nigeria, Kankara kidnap, Kashim Shettima

December 10, 2020

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#EndSARS: Buhari’s concern is changing narratives by CNN and BBC not addressing insecurity

Reactions have trailed President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement about the CNN and BBC reportage of the #EndSARS protest. On Tuesday, December 9, 2020, hours after he turned down a meeting with the National Assembly (NASS) to address the heightened level of insecurity in the country; the president took to his Twitter handle to express his disgust... Read More

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November 30, 2020

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Zabarmari: Why Nigeria’s Service Chiefs must be replaced urgently

When we speak of the heightened level of insecurity in Nigeria, it is at the risk of sounding like a broken record. Sadly, this is the reality in the country today. Insecurity is at its peak, and that is why citizens are demanding that the Buhari Administration replaces the Service Chiefs who have failed time... Read More

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#SackServiceChiefs, Borno, insecurity in Nigeria, Insurgents kill 43 rice farmers in Borno

October 31, 2020

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#SecureNorth: Zamfara, Katsina have become war zones where human beings fall and authorities look away

21 persons, including police officers and members of local vigilante groups, were reportedly killed by bandits in Katsina and Zamfara, Thursday, in what is suspected to be... Read More

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October 5, 2020

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Bisola’s kidnap teaches us a lesson we usually try to avoid

Kidnapping is a serious crime and a security threat that is prevalent in Nigeria. Over the years, Nigerians have experienced unprecedented levels of kidnapping for ransom and other reasons. Unfortunately, this has gone unchecked. The latest kidnap case involving Busola, a young lawyer, is a reminder that the government needs to do more to protect... Read More

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Bisola's kidnap, End kidnapping, insecurity in Nigeria

June 27, 2018

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Will President Muhammadu Buhari Ever Get Tough On the Killer Herdsmen?

The Fulani herdsmen, ranked by the Global Terrorism Index as the fourth deadliest terrorist group in the world, has, without a doubt, constituted the biggest threat to the lives and properties of Nigerians across the country over the past couple of years. While the worst of Boko Haram, for instance, has been restricted to the North-East... Read More

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Fulani herdsmen, insecurity in Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari

April 7, 2018

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Obasanjo’s ‘firm’ advice to Nigerians, $1bn approved by President Buhari to fight insecurity and other stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) said the ruling APC may soon die. Speaking with BBC Hausa, Melaye said there are problems that need to be addressed within his party. His words, “Everybody is sabotaging one another. Something should be done, otherwise, the funeral trumpet... Read More

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August 28, 2016

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Buhari in Kenya: What’s really weighing on his mind?

President Muhammadu Buhari has been in Kenya for the Sixth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD VI), slated to come to an end today. Some were angry about the President travelling yet again but we wonder if those people have not been paying attention to how generous Japan has been to us lately. Of... Read More

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Many Nigerians report feeling less secure now than they did five years ago- World Risk Report

Let’s draw our attention to the last 72 hours and how we forget easily

SGF praises Nigeria’s security situation but these cases say otherwise

Shettima weighs in on insecurity, asks that President Buhari be called to order

#EndSARS: Buhari’s concern is changing narratives by CNN and BBC not addressing insecurity

Zabarmari: Why Nigeria’s Service Chiefs must be replaced urgently

#SecureNorth: Zamfara, Katsina have become war zones where human beings fall and authorities look away

Bisola’s kidnap teaches us a lesson we usually try to avoid

Will President Muhammadu Buhari Ever Get Tough On the Killer Herdsmen?

Obasanjo’s ‘firm’ advice to Nigerians, $1bn approved by President Buhari to fight insecurity and other stories that made headlines this week

Buhari in Kenya: What’s really weighing on his mind?

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