President Bola Tinubu has called for an urgent high-level meeting with Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, following a deadly attack in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North.

For more than two decades, Nigerians have periodically placed their hopes in technocrats (bankers, economists, lawyers, engineers, and academics) as agents of reform. Their credentials inspired confidence, and their entry into public life was often read as proof that governance might finally be taken seriously.

The persistent wave of insecurity across Nigeria is reportedly taking a toll on President Bola Tinubu, with a senior aide revealing that the situation has led to "sleepless nights" for the Commander-in-Chief.

Nigeria is grappling with a worsening humanitarian emergency as about 3.6 million people are internally displaced, with the figure potentially exceeding 8 million, raising concerns over the food security and economy.

Donga, Taraba State — A brutal attack by suspected bandits in the Tor-Damisa community of Donga Local Government Area has left at least eight people dead, including three Nigerian police officers and a local grassroots security leader.

At least 15 individuals have lost their lives following a violent confrontation between armed bandits and local security volunteers in the Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.

I look forward to President Tinubu announcing new security initiatives over the next two days as part of a plan to generate confidence among international investors 

I look forward to President Tinubu announcing new security initiatives over the next two days as part of a plan to generate confidence among international investors 

In the beautiful historical record of United Kingdom state visits, about 112 visits have been hosted since 1952. The first occurred on June 28, 1954, when Sweden’s monarch, King Gustaf VI Adolf, accompanied by Queen Louise, was received by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. Since then, state visits have evolved beyond ceremony; they have become instruments of diplomacy, influence, and strategic alignment.

Kanam, Plateau State — A joint security patrol fell victim to a devastating ambush on Friday, resulting in the deaths of at least 20 operatives in the Garga area of Plateau State.

In February 2026, it was reported that gunmen ambushed traders travelling from Jos to Pankshin, killing several of them and triggering fear across the city. Around the same period, coordinated attacks in Barkin Ladi and Riyom left at least ten people dead, intensifying concerns that violence is returning in waves across Plateau communities once again.

While opinions remain divided on what exactly Nigeria should request from the global community, there are a few realistic and forward-looking expectations in the mind of the average Nigerian. And what does a Nigerian want? A quick Google search suggests that Nigerians desire improved access to basic needs and amenities such as food, shelter, water, and healthcare. Is that too much to ask? A report published by TheCable in 2018 revealed that Nigerians also yearn for leadership capable of guaranteeing good roads, functional health facilities, steady electricity supply, affordable housing, security, quality education, and strong human capital development.

She walked into our office, asking to do chores in exchange for a small payment or simply for food. She was not in school. Hunger had become her routine companion, so she roamed the streets, moving from houses to offices, asking if there was anything she could do just so she could eat. Life had already been difficult for her, yet she carried an even heavier burden without knowing it; she was pregnant. Some people in church avoided her family entirely. She was just twelve years old.

According to a recent report by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), nearly 6.4 million children under the age of five are currently battling acute malnutrition across Northern Nigeria. This humanitarian crisis spans the Northeast, Northwest, and North Central regions, fueled primarily by over 15 years of persistent armed conflict.

Given that President Tinubu is always going to be judged by what he does regarding insecurity, I expect him to unveil an animal husbandry policy that looks like this when he hits Europe next week 

A major security operation in the Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State has resulted in the deaths of 45 bandits, though the Nigerian Army suffered the loss of three personnel, including a captain.

Some politicians depend on massive turnout to win; others thrive when citizens are too afraid to leave their homes to vote. The recent stream of videos from Benin City, of attacks on politicians and the vandalisation of a party state secretariat, reprises a familiar script in Nigeria’s fear based politics. They are harrowing reminders that this second logic is still an active strategy.

Seeing the sophisticated missile defence systems Israel and Iran are deploying as well as their drone capabilities should embarrass every Nigerian. We cannot even wipe out a ragtag army of religious zealots called Boko Haram 

In a decisive move to curb escalating violence, the Nigerian military has established a direct security presence in the Alkaleri Local Government Area (LGA) of Bauchi State. This deployment follows a period of persistent banditry that has displaced residents and disrupted peace in the region.