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Zamfara Group Berates Gov Dauda Lawal Over Attempts to Shift Blames on Security Situation

NewsDeskNgNov 27, 2025November 27, 20250

*Says Lack of Sincerity Fueling Insecurity The Zamfara Good Governance Advocates has accused Governor Dauda Lawal of playing dangerous political games with the state’s worsening security crisis while undermining the Federal Government’s determined efforts to restore peace. In a statement signed by its convener, Comrade Aminu Yusuf, the group charged...

Civil Society Coalition Condemns ADC’s Dangerous Politicization of Nigeria’s Security Challenges

NewsDeskNgNov 27, 2025November 27, 20250

A pro-citizens advocacy organisation has condemned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for what it described as an opportunistic and inflammatory commentary on Nigeria’s current security challenges. The group said the opposition party was exploiting the grief of victims’ families and the anxieties of citizens to score cheap political points rather...

MATAWALLE AND HIS WIZARDRY ON SECURITY ISSUES

NewsDeskNgNov 27, 2025November 27, 20250

By Alhassan Dantani On the night of 17 November 2025, the people of Danko-Wasagu in Kebbi State went to bed with dread in their hearts. By dawn, 25 schoolgirls had been dragged from their hostels by armed bandits. One escaped into the bush; the remaining 24 vanished into a forest...

STAND UP Nigeria Commends Tinubu for Withdrawing Police from VIP Protection, Backs NSCDC’s Capacity Under Dr. Audi

NewsDeskNgNov 27, 2025November 27, 20250

A non-governmental organisation, STAND UP Nigeria, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent directive withdrawing police personnel from VIP protection duties, describing the decision as bold, strategic, and long overdue. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Sunny Attah, on Wednesday in Abuja, the organisation assured the...

Timi Frank condemns coup in Guinea-Bissau, blames African leaders for democratic failures

NewsDeskNgNov 27, 2025November 27, 20250

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Global Governance Advocate, Comrade Timi Frank, has strongly condemned the recent coup in Guinea-Bissau, describing it as “an unacceptable interruption of democratic order and a tragic reflection of the deepening governance failures across Africa.” In a statement issued...

Gender Strategy and Advancement International Visits NUJ FCT, Champions 5% Media Quota for Women’s Voices

NewsDeskNgNov 27, 2025November 27, 20250

Gender Strategy and Advancement International ( GSAI) has called for a mandatory 5% quota of news coverage in Nigerian media to be dedicated to women and girls across key sectors including politics, governance, economy, security, health, climate change, and development affairs. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja during...

NUJ FCT chairman calls for united action to end gender-based, digital violence against women

NewsDeskNgNov 26, 2025November 26, 20250

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, Grace Ike, has called for more decisive collective action to end gender-based violence as the world marks the 2025 edition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. She also raised concerns about the rising threat of digital...

We must unite as one nation to defeat insecurity — Reps Deputy Spokesperson Agbese

NewsDeskNgNov 26, 2025November 26, 20250

Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has called on Nigerians to rise above political, ethnic and religious divisions and unite in a common front against the escalating insecurity facing the country. Agbese said terrorists, bandits and criminal networks are exploiting national fault lines to strengthen their...

CENTRE HAILS NUPRC, KOMOLAFE FOR LEADING OUTSTANDING REFORMS IN OIL AND GAS SECTOR

NewsDeskNgNov 26, 2025November 26, 20250

The Centre for Energy Market Stability and Reforms (CEMSR) has praised the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for what it described as outstanding reforms that have restored confidence, improved governance and strengthened investment prospects in the nation’s oil and gas sector. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Dr. Musa...

Timi Frank emerges GFCA’s Senior Advisor to boost Africa–USA city partnerships

NewsDeskNgNov 26, 2025November 26, 20250

The Global Friendship City Association (GFCA), a U.S.-based international cooperation body, has appointed Nigerian politician and diplomat, Ambassador Timi Frank, as Senior Advisor in a move aimed at strengthening Africa–USA relations through city-to-city diplomacy, youth empowerment and cultural exchange initiatives. The appointment, announced in San Francisco, California, on November 25,...