Peter Obi Calls for Independent Probe After Suspected Terrorists Allege Government Officials Supplied Arms, Logistics in Kwara State

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has demanded an immediate, transparent, and independent investigation following claims by suspected terrorists in Kwara State that they received ammunition and logistical support from government officials. Reacting to a viral video of arrested suspects making the allegations, Obi said the claims deepen Nigeria’s security crisis and raise serious questions about accountability. He cited past remarks by late General Sani Abacha and former President Olusegun Obasanjo to argue that modern surveillance and tracking tools should make terrorism easier to combat. Obi warned that persistent insecurity points to either complicity or leadership failure and urged Nigeria to prioritize competent, transparent leadership focused on protecting lives and property.

CAC Registrar-General Magaji Defies AGF Order Over River Park Estate Corporate Records

The Registrar-General of Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, SAN, has allegedly defied a directive from the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, ordering the preservation of corporate records linked to companies involved in the River Park Estate dispute in Abuja. Despite ongoing police investigations, court orders, and a formal request to place a caveat on the firms’ records, the CAC is accused of altering company ownership details, escalating a major corporate, legal, and regulatory crisis that has now drawn the attention of the National Assembly.

#CAC
#RiverParkEstate
#CorporateGovernance

Harrison Gwamnishu Scandal Exposes the Dangers of Celebrity Activism in Nigeria

The controversy surrounding Harrison Gwamnishu and a disputed ₦20 million ransom payment has sparked a deeper debate about Nigeria’s growing culture of celebrity activism. In this opinion piece, Damian Ugwu argues that the scandal highlights the risks of substituting visibility and social media fame for professional competence, especially in life-and-death situations like kidnapping negotiations. The article calls for greater accountability, oversight, and a shift away from personality-driven activism toward transparent, professional, and community-based advocacy.


#CelebrityActivism

#KidnappingCrisis

#NigeriaOpinion

UK Rapidly Developing Plans To Prepare For W@r”— Armed Forces Minister, AI Carns says

The UK is fast-tracking nationwide plans to prepare for the possible outbreak of w@r, armed forces minister Al Carns has said. He warned that modern conflicts are not won by the military alone, but by societies, industries and economies working together.

Carns said the thr£at of w@rin Europe is growing, echoing NATO chief Mark Rutte’s warning that the continent must be ready for a large-scale confrontation with Russia similar to past world wars. Britain has also reported a more than 50% rise in hostile intelligence activity over the past year, including spying and cyber att@cks, with Russia, China, Iran and North Korea suspected.

In response, the government is launching a new defence counter-intelligence unit and merging military intelligence branches into a single body called the Military Intelligence Services. The minister said preparations now go beyond the armed forces, with government departments working on plans to define the role civilians and institutions would play in a national crisis, including protecting UK territory. He noted that the work is developing rapidly as the country seeks to strengthen readiness for modern conflict.

Tinubu Dismisses Claims of Christian or Muslim Genocide, Says Nigeria’s Crisis Is Criminality-Driven

President Bola Tinubu has refuted allegations of religious genocide in Nigeria, insisting the country’s insecurity stems from criminality and extremism rather than Christian–Muslim conflict. Speaking at NASFAT’s Biennial Conference in Abuja, he emphasized that both Muslims and Christians are victims of terrorism and urged Nigerians to reject divisive narratives. Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to security reforms, economic stability, and collaboration with faith-based organisations to promote unity and resilience.

#NigeriaSecurity
#Tinubu
#ReligiousUnity

Pastor Dachomo Reassures Nigerian Christians: “Help Is On The Way” After U.S. Delegation Visit

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a Plateau-based pastor and human rights activist, reassured persecuted Christian communities in Nigeria that “help is on the way,” following a visit by a U.S. Congressional delegation to Benue State. The delegation, led by Rep. Riley M. Moore, documented repeated attacks on local communities, describing the violence as part of a “horrific genocidal campaign.” Dachomo highlighted the growing international attention to the crisis and reiterated his commitment to speaking the truth despite threats and opposition.



#EzekielDachomo #ChristianPersecution #NigeriaMiddleBelt

Ohanaeze Youth Council Urges Gov. Mbah to Stop Political Interference in Mburubu Traditional Crisis

The Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), Enugu State chapter, has called on Governor Peter Mbah to urgently intervene in the escalating crisis in Mburubu community, Nkanu East LGA. The group says it has received multiple complaints accusing the State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Prince Lawrence Ezeh, of worsening the tensions through alleged political interference, arming of youths, media attacks, and intimidation linked to the traditional rulership tussle. Community leaders reported violent clashes, destruction of property, and alleged assassination attempts against ‘Igweship’ contender Engr. Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe. The OYC also warned of similar unrest in Nomeh Unateze and urged the governor and security agencies to act swiftly to prevent further violence and restore peace.


#EnuguCrisis #OYC #TraditionalLeadership

U.S. Congressman Alleges Fulani Militants Conduct “Genocidal Campaign” Against Christians in Nigeria

U.S. Republican Congressman Riley Moore has described violent attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt as a “genocidal campaign,” following a high-risk visit to Benue State. Speaking on Fox News, Moore recounted touring IDP camps and meeting victims of the attacks, including women who witnessed the murder of their children. He accused Fulani militants of targeting Christians deliberately, dismissing explanations of land disputes or climate pressures. Moore revealed that he will report his findings to former President Donald Trump and urged U.S. authorities to engage Nigerian leaders on the crisis, emphasizing that IDP camps offer little protection and that communities remain under severe threat.

Terrorists Demand ₦30m Ransom for Three Brothers Kidnapped After Mother’s Burial in Kwara

Three relatives returning from their mother’s burial in Agboro, Kwara State, have been abducted by terrorists who are now demanding ₦10 million each, totalling ₦30 million. The victims — Isanlu Bidemi (33), Olumide (30), and their 17-year-old cousin Moses — were kidnapped on December 7 along the Odo-Ogbe axis in Yagba East. A fourth traveler was also seized. The grieving family’s attempt to negotiate with ₦3 million was rejected as the abductors intensified threats and beatings. The incident adds to growing insecurity in the Yagba area, where kidnappings and daylight ambushes have surged, prompting renewed calls for urgent government intervention.


#KogiInsecurity #KidnappingCrisis #YagbaEast

Fear Grips Enugu Community as Hoodlums Attack Secondary School Amid Leadership Crisis

Residents of Mburubu Community in Nkanu East, Enugu State, are living in fear after hoodlums reportedly sponsored by political actors attacked the Community Secondary School, vandalising classrooms and school property. The attacks are linked to a prolonged traditional leadership dispute. Police confirmed the assault and are investigating, while parents and elders urge urgent government intervention to restore peace and protect students.


#EnuguCommunityCrisis #SchoolAttackNigeria #PoliticalViolence

Zamfara Bandits Kill Political Leader After Collecting N15m Ransom, Months After Abduction

Armed bandits in Zamfara State have killed Hon. Mu’azu Zannan Gwashi, a local political leader abducted on July 22, 2025, despite collecting a negotiated N15 million ransom. The attackers initially demanded N30 million before reducing it, only to later insist on the full amount after receiving the first payment. Gwashi remained in captivity for about five months before his death was confirmed by community sources. The incident highlights the worsening insecurity in Zamfara, where kidnappings and violent attacks by armed groups remain rampant despite ongoing security operations.


#ZamfaraInsecurity #BanditryNigeria #KidnappingCrisis

U.S. Pledges Action on Religious Freedom in Nigeria After Lawmakers Visit Benue IDP Camps

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to defending religious freedom in Nigeria following a visit by U.S. Congressman Riley Moore to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Benue State. During the visit, Moore met with Christian victims who recounted horrific attacks that left families murdered and communities displaced. The U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responded by pledging that America “will not look away,” noting that the visit forms part of a fact-finding mission ordered by President Donald Trump to address Christian persecution and guide future policy. Moore later met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, discussing concrete steps to tackle terrorism and violence in the North-East and Middle Belt. While acknowledging some progress, the U.S. stressed that Nigeria’s security crisis remains severe and requires urgent action.

Catholic Laity Council Joins Bishops in Condemning Rising Insecurity, Urges Government Action

The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN) has joined the Catholic Bishops’ Conference in strongly condemning the escalating insecurity affecting communities across Nigeria, especially in the Northern and Middle Belt regions. In a statement signed by its national leaders, the council lamented the increasing attacks on innocent citizens and praised Catholic bishops in Benue State for their steady leadership during the crisis. CLCN also welcomed a US-based fact-finding team for drawing global attention to Nigeria’s worsening security situation. The council urged the government to take immediate, decisive action to protect lives and property, while calling on Nigerians to reject violence and promote unity and peaceful coexistence.

Tinubu Orders Shettima to Convene NEC Meeting on Ranching Amid Rising Farmer-Herder Clashes

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to summon a special National Executive Council (NEC) meeting focused on resolving Nigeria’s escalating farmer-herder crisis through ranching reforms. The directive comes as violent clashes surge across several states. Tinubu also ordered the immediate training, arming, and deployment of additional forest guards to combat kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism. According to the presidency, the worsening insecurity demands a more aggressive, coordinated national response to protect citizens.


#Tinubu
#Ranching
#Insecurity

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Dumps PDP, Joins Accord Party Amid National Leadership Crisis

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing unresolved crises within the party’s national leadership. In a letter addressed to his ward chairman in Ede North, Adeleke confirmed his withdrawal from the PDP effective November 4, 2025, while expressing gratitude for the party’s role in his rise as senator and governor. On Tuesday, he formally announced his defection to the Accord Party, confirming earlier speculations about his next political move.

Corruption Fueling Nigeria’s Security Crisis, CISLAC/TI Warn on UN Anti-Corruption Day

CISLAC and Transparency International-Nigeria warn that corruption is the driving force behind Nigeria’s deepening insecurity, accusing political leaders, security chiefs, and military elites of profiting from opaque defence spending and fraudulent security contracts. The groups cite diversion of funds, recruitment racketeering, illegal arms deals, extortion, and poor welfare for frontline personnel as key factors undermining the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and organised crime. They call for urgent reforms, full transparency in defence procurement, strict sanctions for corrupt officers, and independent oversight to stop what they describe as an entrenched “insecurity economy.”

News flash

Senate approves president Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to Benin republic for peace mission in line with provisions of section 5 part 2 of the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria.

The expeditious approval according to the president of the senate Godswill Akpabio is to ensure peace and stability and to avoid humanitarian crisis in the sub region.

Senate believes the action is a good step in the right direction

ECOWAS Declares Regional State of Emergency as Coups and Instability Surge in West Africa

ECOWAS has declared a regional state of emergency following a spike in coups, attempted mutinies, and worsening insecurity across West Africa. ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray announced the decision during the 55th Mediation and Security Council meeting in Abuja, stressing the urgent need for coordinated action to protect democracy and stability. The emergency move comes amid rising political tensions and security breakdowns in several member states, with further operational directives expected after ongoing deliberations.


#ECOWAS #WestAfricaCrisis #RegionalSecurity

Darfur Crisis: ICC Sentences Ali Kushayb (Abd-Al-Rahman) to 20 Years for War Crimes

The International Criminal Court has sentenced 76-year-old Sudanese militia commander Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, to 20 years in prison for 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the 2003–2004 Darfur conflict. Judges said he ordered and personally participated in mass killings, rape, torture, and attacks on civilians. Time served since his 2020 surrender will be deducted. The Darfur crisis killed an estimated 300,000 people and displaced 2.5 million.

Obasanjo Says Boko Haram War Endures Because Insecurity Has Become an Industry

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asserted that Nigeria’s 15-year battle against Boko Haram has persisted because insecurity has become a lucrative “industry” benefiting actors within and outside government. Speaking during the Toyin Falola Interviews, Obasanjo criticised the country’s failure to apply a modern counterinsurgency strategy built on training, intelligence, technology, and specialised equipment. He revealed instances of internal sabotage, lack of trust from foreign partners, and missed negotiation opportunities—such as a 2011 ceasefire offer the government failed to pursue. Despite trillions spent on defence, insurgency, banditry, and mass abductions continue to ravage the North, worsening Nigeria’s security crisis.