Nigeria’s quest for food security is facing a major setback as escalating insecurity and the adverse effects of climate change continue to hamper agricultural productivity, pushing the country dangerously close to a full-blown food emergency. Recent assessments by local and international agencies indicate that over 30.6 million Nigerians are currently battling acute food insecurity, with
Makurdi, June 19, 2025 – In response to escalating violence and insecurity in parts of Benue State, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has begun the redeployment of corps members posted to high-risk areas, citing concerns for their safety and welfare. The decision follows renewed attacks on several communities, particularly in the state’s conflict-prone zones,
Makurdi | June 15, 2025 The Nigerian military has deployed Special Forces to Benue State as part of renewed efforts to combat escalating insecurity, including attacks by armed groups and communal violence in parts of the state. The deployment, confirmed by military sources on Sunday, follows recent incidents in several local government areas, particularly in
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and revered traditional ruler, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has issued a stark warning over the country’s worsening insecurity, declaring that Nigeria is no longer on the verge of crisis but already deep within one, as citizens continue to live under the constant threat of bandits and Boko Haram
Amid growing concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Zamfara State, the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency in the state. The forum cited the alarming rise in banditry, kidnapping, and general lawlessness, insisting that the situation has spiraled beyond the control
In a renewed push to tackle rising insecurity in the South-East, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has appealed for deeper collaboration between security agencies, community leaders, and residents to bolster safety and peace in the region. The appeal came during a high-level security engagement organized by News Central at a
The Federal Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to addressing the escalating security challenges across Nigeria, emphasizing enhanced investments in military assets, personnel training, and intelligence infrastructure. Speaking at the first quarter media stakeholders’ seminar for top media executives in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, underscored the administration’s resolve to
Tension continues to mount in the Igbe-Alagemo area of Igbogbo, Ikorodu, as residents on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest to draw attention to the disturbing rise in cases of killings and kidnappings that have plagued the community in recent months. The protest, which began at the secretariat of the Igbogbo Local Council Development Area and
Dozens of women from various communities across Kogi State took to the streets yesterday in a dramatic protest against the alarming rise in insecurity plaguing their communities. The women, some partially clothed in traditional protest attire, marched through major streets in Lokoja, the state capital, demanding immediate government intervention. The demonstrators, mostly mothers and grandmothers
Frustrated residents of Otukpo and surrounding communities in Benue State mounted a significant protest on Tuesday, blocking the strategic Otukpo-Enugu Federal Highway to express their anger over deteriorating security conditions in the area. Information has it that demonstrators, chanting “We no go gree! We no go gree!” in unison, disrupted traffic flow along the major
