SERAP Urges UN to Act on Nigeria’s Insecurity
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have called on United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, to invoke Article 99 of the…
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Insecurity
Outrage Grows as NANS Demands Freedom for Pupils
OYO, Nigeria – The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced a solidarity protest over the continued abduction of pupils and teachers kidnapped…
Protest Against Insecurity in Borno Suspended After Military Deployment
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – A planned protest against rising insecurity and mass abductions in parts of Borno State was suspended on Monday following the deployment…
Abducted Anambra Doctor Regains Freedom, NMA Reviews Planned Strike
ANAMBRA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association has confirmed the release of abducted medical practitioner, Dr Edwin Emegakor, following days in captivity after he…
UNICEF, EU Launch €1m Lifeline to Rescue 20,000 Conflict-Hit Children in Sokoto
SOKOTO, Nigeria – Thousands of conflict-affected children in northwestern Nigeria are set to return to classrooms following a €1 million emergency education intervention launched…
Benue Lawmaker Warns Insecurity May Disrupt 2027 Elections in Agatu
MAKURDI, Nigeria – A member of the Benue State House of Assembly, Godwin Edoh, warns that persistent insecurity in Agatu Local Government Area could…
11 Killed, Houses Burnt in Nasarawa Community Clash
NASARAWA, Nigeria – At least 11 people are killed and dozens of homes destroyed after a violent clash erupts between communities in Nasarawa State,…
Tinubu Urges Senate to Amend Constitution for State Police
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu calls on the Senate to amend Nigeria’s constitution to create state police, warning that decentralised security has become…
IGP Egbetokun Resigns as Presidency Confirms Sudden Leadership Change
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Presidency confirms the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police, citing family matters, amid mounting pressure over Nigeria’s worsening…
Kaduna Abductions: Christian Leaders Demand Urgent Protection for Worshippers
KADUNA, Nigeria – Christian leaders in Southern Kaduna are demanding immediate government action to secure worship centres and rescue abducted church members, as families…