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Insecurity escalating to war situation – Arewa The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has declared Nigeria’s worsening insecurity a national emergency, warning that the situation has escalated into what it described as a “state of war” threatening the country’s survival. This was contained in a communiqué issued yesterday at the end of the 38th meeting of the ACF Board of Trustees in Abuja penultimate Saturday. The meeting, chaired by Alhaji Bashir M. Dalhatu, brought together prominent northern leaders, policymakers and former public officials to deliberate on the state of the nation. In its statement, the forum said Nigeria’s security challenges had…

Tinubu not imposing his view on NWC, compelling governors -Yilwatda National leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu is imposing his views on the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party and or on governors. The ruling party NWC also described the recently concluded national convention of the opposition coalition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a beer parlour gathering. Speaking at a world conference in Abuja yesterday, the national leadership argued that the opposition party is clearly running against the court judgment in conducting the convention, stressing it will come to…

NNPCL must account for N210trn by April 29, Senate insists The Senate has issued a directive to the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to appear before its Committee on Public Accounts on April 29, to account for an alleged N210 trillion flagged in audit reports spanning 2017 to 2023. The committee also ordered the Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, to appear alongside the immediate past GCEO, Mele Kyari, former Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajia, Bala Wunti as well as the company’s external auditors, stressing that their attendance must be unfailing. The resolution followed a motion…

2027 election’ll be my last outing  -Atiku Frontline opposition figure and former two-term vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the 2027 presidential election would be his final outing. He also said he will withdraw from the contest if the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is able to settle for a consensus candidate and he is not the preferred choice. Atiku, who stated this, yesterday, in an interview with Arise Television, said the first option for the ADC is to explore the possibility of a consensus presidential candidate. He assured that he would support anyone, including his former running mate…

Wike free to join APC, but not pressured — Yilwatda The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is free to join the ruling party but the APC will not pressure him to do so. Speaking during a media chat on Wednesday night, Yilwatda stressed that membership of the APC is voluntary and the party does not compel individuals to join its fold. “If he wants to join the APC, he is free to do so. We don’t compel people to join APC. People willingly…

***Says South-East Leaders Acted in Igbo Interest The Ohanaeze Progressive Council (OPC) has vehemently disowned and condemned the reckless, ill-advised, and deeply disrespectful statement issued by the so-called Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) declaring the South-East Forum of Former Governors as “persona non grata” in Igboland. In a press statement, the National President of the Ohanaeze Progressive Council, Comrade Ugo Benjamin, described the OYC’s action as “an act of shameless youthful arrogance and cultural sacrilege that has no place in the dignified traditions of Ndigbo.” “This is not how Igbo people behave,” Comrade Benjamin said. “In Igboland, respect for elders, leaders,…

By Sam Osagie The necessity for national reconstruction within Nigeria’s economic governance has brought the emergence of a distinguished figure in person of Barrister Aminu Junaidu, who is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Investment and Securities Tribunal. This is a man who do not merely occupy office; but redefine it. He is a personality who do not merely inherit system; but refine it. In his tenure of just less than 6 months, his leadership has transcended from routine administration to the noble realm of institutional renaissance. Since assuming office on the 26th of October, 2025, for a…

The Nigeria Police Force has paraded 50 suspects arrested in connection with terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery and other violent crimes, following a series of coordinated operations across the country. At a press briefing held on April 13, 2026, at the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) headquarters in Abuja, police authorities disclosed that the arrests were part of an intensified campaign against criminal syndicates threatening national security.The police also showcased a significant cache of recovered weapons and items, including an anti-aircraft launcher, 17 rifles of various models, 111 rounds of live ammunition, 17 live cartridges, and nine magazines. Other items…

Edo State Police Command has dismissed five of its operatives over alleged harassment, abduction, and extortion of members of the public. Spokesman of the Command, Eno Ikoedem, in a statement, said the syndicate was made up 10 members including discharged police officers, POS operators and bus drivers. She gave the name of the suspects as Goodluck Jaja ‘M’ (POS Operator), ASP Bonny Onajite, Inspector Ehubarieme Wisdom ‘M’, Inspector Arebame God’s Power ‘M’, Corporal Mordi Philip ‘M’, Destiny Emmanuel ‘M’ (Dismissed Police Corporal), Corporal Okon Elvis ‘M’, Samuel Nicholas ‘M’ (Mini Bus Driver) and Etim Bright ‘M’ (Mini Bus Driver) “The…

Peter Obi has stated that if elected president, he will declare war on terrorists and reject negotiation as a response to insecurity. Drawing on his experience as Anambra State governor, he said that quick action can restore safety throughout Nigeria. Obi made the comments in an interview with Arise TV on Monday, during a discussion focused on the country’s worsening security situation, including the recent killing of Brigadier-General Oseni Braimah and several soldiers in a Boko Haram/ISWAP attack in Benisheikh, Borno State. “No nation will lose about 10 of its senior officers without a response. I will declare war on…