{"id":100540,"date":"2026-05-20T17:38:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T17:38:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tv.guardian.ng\/?p=100540"},"modified":"2026-10-21T09:56:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T09:56:32","slug":"until-insecurity-is-fixed-nothing-else-will-work-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/until-insecurity-is-fixed-nothing-else-will-work-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Until insecurity is fixed, nothing else will work in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xaagmps\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nCan Nigeria&#8217;s progress truly begin if insecurity remains unchecked? This video delves into the critical issue of escalating insecurity across Nigeria and its profound impact on national development. Despite government assurances, pervasive challenges like terrorism, insurgency, and kidnapping continue to threaten personal safety and hinder economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>The urgent need for state police is highlighted as a potential solution to combat these persistent threats effectively. Without addressing insecurity, any advancements in the economy or social development may go unnoticed and unappreciated by the Nigerian people. This discussion emphasizes that tackling insecurity must be the paramount priority for any lasting progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can Nigeria&#8217;s progress truly begin if insecurity remains unchecked? This video delves into the critical issue of escalating insecurity across Nigeria and its profound impact on national development. Despite government assurances, pervasive challenges like terrorism, insurgency, and kidnapping continue to threaten personal safety and hinder economic growth. 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