Despite the abundance of solid minerals in Nigeria, the country has not been able to fully explore its potential, owing to very low investment. The industry was once a substantial contributor to the growth of the Nigerian economy

Emeritus President of Aka Ikenga, Agbalanze Chike Madueke, has decried the penchant of Igbo to run away from the South-East region over rising insecurity, insisting that such is not the solution to the problem.

Gunmen have kidnapped over 50 women and children during a raid on Kakin Dawa, a village in the Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara state. Zamfara State Police Command disclosed that the incident happened on Sunday. Hassan Ya'u, a resident of the community who escaped the attack but whose younger sister was kidnapped, said the…

Senator Muhammad Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central Senatorial District of Kebbi State, has called for the declaration of emergency on insecurity in the country.

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts in addressing the root causes of banditry and insecurity in the Southeast region. The house recommended improved intelligence gathering, community engagement, and enhanced coordination among security agencies. The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Paul Namchi (LP-Enugu…

President Bola Tinubu has again restated his administration’s determination to tame security threats and violent crimes in Nigeria. He also reiterated his resolve to stabilise the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and contribute to peace in Africa in his capacity as Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. Tinubu made…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has called for a collaborative effort in addressing the nation’s

Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria's military Head of State between 1966 and 1975, has expressed concerns over the spate of insecurity plaguing Nigerians in various parts of the country, particularly the northern region, which has been rife with insecurity for over a decade. While addressing the League of Northern Democrats led by Ibrahim Shekarau, a former governor…

As the wave of insecurity continued to blow across the West African region, stakeholders have also remained resolute in their commitments to designing the best approach to bringing situations. Beyond the conventional approach, the Nigerian military has been collaborating with other organizations and agencies to train personnel on alternative means of dousing violent extremism through…

An Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has called for a deliberate alignment between theoretical frameworks and practical realities in security management to tackle Nigeria’s complex security challenges effectively. Speaking at the maiden International Conference of the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies held at the Afe Babalola Hall, University of Lagos, Fayoade…

The Chief Security Officer of the Local Vigilante Group in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers  State, Dickson Ngbuomahum, has linked the rising kidnapping along the Elele Omerelu and Elele Isokpo road to the ongoing political crisis in the state. Speaking in reaction to a viral video of kidnapped passengers along the road recently, Ngbuomahum,…

Tragedy struck again in Southern Kaduna as bandits attacked and kidnapped the village head of Ungwan Babangida and 14 others in Kauru Local Government Area. The youth leader of Dokan Karji, Aminu Khalid, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview. He said the attackers invaded Ungwan Babangida village at midnight on Thursday with sophisticated weapons,…