Nigeria witnessed one of its most troubling weeks in recent memory, marked by mass kidnappings, rising insurgent activity, school closures, and widespread panic. This week’s Security Update with Rimamnde Shawulu Kwewum examines the most significant security events across Nigeria, the Sahel, and the global arena. The week opened with two major school kidnappings: 25 schoolchildren…
The Coalition of Concerned Northern Groups (CCNG) has berated the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), declaring that it has no influence on northerners. The CCNG was reacting to recent comments by the spokesperson of the NEF, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, who said the north made a mistake by voting President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 elections. Suleiman had…
President Bola Tinubu has condemned fresh wave of killings in Plateau state, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. On Wednesday, several people were killed during attacks on Ruwi, Hurti, Tadai, Manguna and Dafo communities in Bokkos LGA of Plateau state. The attacks, reportedly carried out by gunmen, led to the kiĺings of over 50…
Troops of 192 battalion of the Nigerian army, have busted an international ammunition smuggling syndicate, arresting two suspects who were transporting a truck ladened with smuggled ammunition to Anambra State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quoted a statement issued on Monday, by spokesperson of the Army, Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, saying the suspects were…
President Bola Tinubu will on Monday swear in new ministers who have been assigned portfolios. This was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the office of the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF). The statement signed by William Bassey, director of information in the office of the SGF, said the ceremony will take…
The United Nations (UN) UN resident and humanitarian coordinator for Nigeria, Mr. Edward Kallon, has called on the federal government to intensify efforts to protect students from attack in schools. Kallon made the call on in a statement on Thursday to mark the 2021 International Day to Protect Education from Attack which is commemorated every…
