Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has raised a serious security alarm over the reported infiltration of bandits into parts of the state through the Kwara border, warning that the development poses a growing threat to lives, property, and long-term regional stability. The governor’s warning comes amid rising concerns about cross-border criminal movement in the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken a decisive step in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against insecurity. On Monday, the federal government officially designated armed bandits as terrorists. This move signals a major shift in how violent crime will be handled across the country. More importantly, the president made it clear that no mercy would be shown…
Tinubu’s ₦58.47 Trillion 2026 Budget Gives Defence, Security the Lion’s Share President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has presented a ₦58.47 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly, marking one of the largest budgets in Nigeria’s history. More importantly, the proposal places defence and security at the centre of national spending, reflecting the administration’s resolve to…
Death Sentence Won’t Solve Kidnapping, Terrorism — Tinubu Govt Tells National Assembly The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has firmly opposed proposals seeking to impose the death penalty on kidnappers and terrorists, warning lawmakers that such extreme punishment could worsen Nigeria’s already fragile security situation. According to senior government officials, executing offenders will…
