Former lawmakers warned that negotiations with criminals would embolden violent groups, citing global examples where similar talks failed and worsened insecurity.
The UN has condemned the mass abduction of students and teachers in Niger State, warning that rising insecurity threatens children’s right to safe education.
The Federal Government has postponed NAFEST 2025, citing rising insecurity and the national mood following recent violent incidents across the country.
Plateau SUBEB has ordered the immediate shutdown of all primary and junior secondary schools as rising insecurity heightens safety concerns across the state.
The NLC has condemned the Kebbi student abduction and urged the Federal Government to urgently strengthen national security to prevent worsening attacks.
A housewife in Nasarawa State, Zinatu Rabiu, has approached an Upper Area Court in Mararaba seeking divorce, accusing her husband of repeatedly alleging infidelity and physically assaulting her.
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has dismissed allegations blaming President Bola Tinubu and the Presidency for the court judgment affecting Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 ADC presidential ambition, urging Nigerians to respect judicial processes and avoid politically motivated accusations.
Rauf Aregbesola has appealed the Federal High Court judgment nullifying the David Mark-led ADC leadership, asking the Court of Appeal to overturn the decision and seeking a stay of execution pending the determination of his appeal.
Police operatives in Kaduna State have foiled a cattle rustling attack in Igabi Local Government Area, recovering 39 stolen cows after a gun battle with suspected rustlers.