Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rev. Yakubu Pam has said that President Bola Tinubu means well for the country but must do more to ease the growing hardship and insecurity. Pam, who spoke in an interview during a condolence visit in…
Former governor of Kaduna, Nasir el-Rufai, has petitioned the Police Service Commission (PSC) over the of the conduct of the commissioner of police and some officers in Kaduna. In a letter dated September 8, 2025 and addressed to the chairman and chief executive of the PSC, El-Rufai accused the police officers of unprofessional, unlawful and…
https://youtu.be/MMfOWbqX8Lc?si=SkmeF2QbBuYyA5vY Nigeria continues to face one of its toughest security challenges in decades. In this week’s Security Update with Rimamnde Shawulu, we examine the latest incidents of banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes, and government responses across Northern Nigeria. From Kaduna to Zamfara, Plateau to Niger, the stories reflect both the resilience of communities and the growing…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, has insisted it is embarking on strike action on Monday, September 8, 2025 In a statement on Sunday, union accused the management of Dangote Refinery of attempting to bring back slavery into Nigeria’s workforce. The statement was signed by the President of the Union, Williams Akporeha,…
The Pathfinder Arewa Project has lauded Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue for his recent donation of ₦5 million to each family of security personnel killed in the fight against banditry in the state. In a statement on Sunday in Kaduna, Abdulhamid Jakadan, chairman of the group, described the gesture as “a testament to the governor’s …
Northern Nigeria faces a silent but dangerous shift. While headlines focus on political arguments between security elites like Nuhu Ribadu and Nasir El-Rufai, communities across Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Sokoto are entering into local peace deals with bandits. These agreements — involving ransom payments, ceasefires, and even “protection levies” — raise urgent questions about Nigeria’s…
