The northern elders under the auspices of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Wednesday asked President Bola Tinubu to declare a national security emergency. The group in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Prof Abubakar Jiddere, noted that the security challenge in the country is already at its precipice, and drastic steps must be taken to salvage the country from falling into anarchy. According to NEF, Nigerians are deeply in fear and when citizens live...

The Oyo State Government has announced a nighttime restriction on commercial motorcycle operations across the state as part of fresh security measures aimed at curbing rising insecurity and strengthening public safety. Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed the directive during the signing of Executive Order No. 002 of 2026, which restricts commercial motorcycle (Okada) operations between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. statewide. “Consequently, the operations of commercial motorcycle operators, formerly known as Okada riders, will now be...

The Patriots, a pan-Nigerian group, has expressed concern about worsening insecurity and the state of the nation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku, in a communiqué issued after its meeting in Lagos on Thursday, said the situation poses a major threat to food security and national stability. The group lamented the persistent killings, kidnappings, and attacks by bandits across several parts of the country, particularly in...