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Senate Holds South-West Zonal Security Summit in Lagos, Stakeholders Push for Indigenous Solutions, Modern Technology, and State Police
In a bid to tackle Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, the Nigerian Senate convened the South-West Zonal Security Summit in Lagos on Friday. The summit brought together security agencies, government officials, traditional rulers, civil society leaders, and other stakeholders to discuss innovative approaches to insecurity, including indigenous solutions, modern technology, and the establishment of state policing.
Senate Summons NCDMB Boss Over Alleged $14.8m Fraud
The Senate has summoned the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian content Development and monitoring board (NCDMB), giving him two weeks to appear before the committee on local content over an alleged $14.86 million fraud linked to investments in Atlantic International refinery and petrochemical Ltd.
Why Tinubu Is Yet To Visit US, Meet With Donald Trump — FG
President Bola Tinubu will visit the US and meet with President Donald Trump once the “situation is right for him”.
Kwara Attacks: Gov AbdulRazaq Holds Security Council Meeting
Amid the attacks and abductions in the state, the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has held a security council meeting.
Shettima Departs Abuja To Represent Tinubu At G20 Summit In South Africa
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent the President at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
FG Not Denying Killings But Doing A Lot To Address Them — Minister
The Federal Government says it is not denying the scale of killings across the country but is taking significant steps to address security challenges in Nigeria.
Reps order INEC to pay insurance benefits for injured, fallen corps members
The House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters on Friday directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately pay the insurance premium due to Corps members who were injured or killed while serving as ad-hoc staff during elections.
Terrorists Attack Catholic School in Niger State, Abduct Students and Staff
In another disturbing escalation of insecurity in the North, armed terrorists attacked St. Mary’s Papiri Private Catholic Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting an unspecified number of students and teachers.
LASG Issues Traffic Advisory Ahead of 2025 Capital City Race
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic advisory and diversion plan ahead of the 2025 Capital City Race scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025. The 10km race will take place between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
Foreign Policy expert cautions US over single narrative about Nigeria
The Director and Senior Fellow for the Africa Program at CSIS (Center for Strategic and International Studies), Oge Onubogu, has warned the US about acting on a single narrative about insecurity in Nigeria.