“A Government That Can’t Protect Its People Has No Right to Exist” — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has delivered a blunt and deeply personal assessment of Nigeria’s current state, arguing that any government that fails to keep its citizens safe has no justification to remain in power. Speaking on Soni Irabor Live,…
Insecurity Rising Due to Election Tensions, Says Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has suggested that the recent spike in insecurity across Nigeria may be politically motivated, as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the commissioning of the Nigeria Revenue Service…
Rising Insecurity Deepens Anxiety as U.S. Tightens Measures, FG Pushes Back
Fresh waves of terror attacks across Nigeria have heightened national anxiety, even as the government downplays growing international concern and political tensions intensify ahead of the 2027 elections. The situation took a dramatic turn when the United…
Insecurity: Nigeria Will Overcome, Shettima Assures at Police Day Event
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reassured Nigerians that the country will overcome its security challenges, expressing confidence in ongoing reforms and national unity. Speaking at the 2026 National Police Day Grand Parade in Abuja, Shettima said…
Tinubu Meets Shettima, Governors in Lagos, Pledges Stronger Action on Insecurity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity nationwide, vowing to intensify efforts to restore peace and stability. The president made this known on Sunday while hosting Vice President Kashim…
Insecurity, Government Complacency and the Threat of a Civil War — By Dr. Dennis Osahon Aikoriogie
The primary responsibility of the elected is to take care of the populace, ensuring they are safe and secure. This duty is firmly anchored in law. Section 14 subsection 2b of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria states that the security…
Critique: One year after, They Have No Story to Tell!
Written by Chris Osa Nehikhare Governor Okpebholo and the APC’s Misdirection Strategy: When a government has lost its way, distraction often becomes its only weapon of survival. That appears to be the playbook of Governor Okpebholo and the All…
21 States Allocate ₦133bn to Security Votes Amid Rising Insecurity
At least 21 Nigerian states have earmarked about ₦133 billion for security votes in 2025, even as insecurity continues to claim lives and devastate communities across the country. According to second-quarter budget performance reports reviewed by Hobnob…
First Lady, Sultan, Kukah Link Insecurity to Collapse of Family Values
Kaduna, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, alongside the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and Bishop Matthew Kukah, have identified the erosion of family values as a key driver of insecurity and social vices…
Tinubu Approves National Forest Guards to Combat Insecurity Across Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has approved the creation of a national forest guard programme to help tackle terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping across Nigeria’s 1,129 forests. The initiative, managed jointly by the Office of the National Security Adviser and the…