Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, has identified sabotage, complicity, corruption, and territorial expansion as some of the reasons behind the pervasiveness of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in Nigeria. Afenifere suggested the re-orientation of people in the areas concerned on the need to place greater value on life, debriefing and de-radicalisation of youths, among steps to be taken to address the challenge. A statement issued by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, on Sunday,...

…Demands Govt’s Actionable Plan To Address Root Causes Of Insecurity The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that all forms of senseless killings must end, and demands an actionable plan by the government to address root causes of insecurity. A statement on Friday, signed by the Plateau State Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon. Choji Felix Dalyop, noted that the perpetrators must be swiftly brought to justice to ensure accountability and deter future violence. The...

The governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has hailed the athletes who participated in the just-concluded first Kogi Half-Marathon 2026, describing the sporting competition as a major milestone in his administration’s drive to promote youth development, unity, and sports excellence. Speaking at the prize presentation ceremony of the marathon at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja on Thursday, the Governor represented by his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu said the event was more...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sought the immediate and unconditional release of Abubakar Salim Musa and all others detained for exercising their constitutional rights Atiku, in a statement on Monday, also told the government to halt the ongoing pattern of arbitrary arrests and intimidation targeting critics, journalists, and opposition voices. He also charged the international community, particularly countries and organisations that champion democracy and human rights, to hold the Tinubu’s regime accountable and demand...