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The former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo discussed the ongoing security crisis in Nigeria, emphasizing that a military solution alone would not bring about lasting peace. He criticized a past administration for failing to seize a critical opportunity to address insurgency effectively, calling it a significant oversight in national security strategy. Obasanjo, a long-time proponent of dialogue as a means to resolve conflicts, reiterated that engaging in conversation is essential for achieving stability in regions affected by violence. He shared his personal experiences and insights into the complexities of insurgency, including his efforts to understand the motivations and grievances of…

Edo State Government said it would begin enforcement of the new Edo State Sanitation and Pollution Management Law from January 2026. It said the new law was recently signed by Governor Monday Okpebholo. Edo Commissioner for Environment and Sustainability, Nosa Adams, spoke over the weekend in Benin City at an interactive session with journalists. Adams solicited media support for a green, clean, and safer environment in the state. He said the new Sanitation Law would be implemented to the letter, even as he appealed for media support for advocacy and enlightenment of the general public. There is a new law…

Some suspected bandits and kidnappers who lodged at Donchichi Hotel, Odighie road, Agbede in Etsako West Local Government Area, have been arrested. They were reportedly arrested after some community members raised the alarm over their presence in the hotel. Chairman Hakeem Enatto Charity Foundation, Barr Abdul Hakeem Enatto, who shared the arrest, said, “A group of men suspected to be bandits and kidnappers have just been arrested at DonChichi Hotel Odighie Road. Agbede, Ward 7, Etsako West LGA. A combined team of Local Vigilante and Agbede Police Division led by the DPO CSP Donald surrounded the Hotel where they lodged…

The Nigerian Army troops of Joint Task Force Sector One, Operation Udo Ka (OPUK), in collaboration with Neighbourhood Watch, executed a coordinated operation to rescue 14 kidnapped victims from Orokam Forest, situated at the border between Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State and Ogbadigbo Local Government Area of Benue State. According to information provided to Zagazola Makama, the operation took place on Friday at approximately 1:30 p.m., following reliable intelligence from local sources about a suspected kidnappers’ hideout in the forest. The source reported that troops stationed in Udenu LGA promptly mobilized to the location alongside vigilante personnel from…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, expressed confidence in the party’s prospects for the 2027 general elections, attributing this optimism to the increasing national acceptance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. During an event in Abuja with the Women Leaders Support Advancement group, Yilwatda emphasized the party’s readiness for the upcoming elections and highlighted the inclusivity of Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to enhance political participation among women and youth. Yilwatda called on Nigerian women to remain engaged and supportive of the APC, recognizing their pivotal role in grassroots political mobilization. He acknowledged their…

Military personnel in Benin Republic on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his entourage said he was safe and the army was regaining control. Soldiers calling themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR), said on state television that they had met and decided that “Mr Patrice Talon is removed from office as president of the republic”. The announcement follows two coups in Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in as many months. Benin is bordered in the north by Niger and Burkina Faso, which have also seen military takeovers. The French Embassy said on X that “gunfire was reported…

The Edo State Government has initiated the demolition of properties linked to cult activities in Uromi, located in the Esan North-East Local Government Area, as part of a broader strategy to combat crime, including kidnapping and cultism. This decision was announced by Chief Press Secretary Patrick Ebojele, who indicated that the demolitions follow a significant raid conducted on November 17 by the State’s Special Security Squad, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies. During this operation, 31 suspects were apprehended at various locations, including leaders of the Black Axe and Eiye confraternities, who were implicated in a…

The Nigerian Army’s recent decision to suspend statutory and voluntary retirements for certain categories of officers is a direct response to the escalating security crisis in the country. This move follows President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a nationwide security emergency on November 26, prompted by alarming incidents of mass abductions, including the kidnapping of hundreds of students and worshippers across various states. In an internal memo dated December 3, Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro outlined that the suspension aims to maintain operational capacity and retain experienced personnel as the Armed Forces expand to address rising insecurity. The memo references the…

During a recent parliamentary sitting, Senator Adams Oshiomhole took a moment to acknowledge President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ongoing efforts to address the country’s security challenges. Oshiomhole noted that the issue of insecurity has demanded consistent attention and tough decision-making, and in his view, the President has demonstrated a high level of dedication to ensuring that Nigeria becomes safer. Oshiomhole emphasized that the progress being recorded in various parts of the country is a result of deliberate actions taken by the Tinubu administration. He suggested that the President’s commitment can be seen not only in policy decisions but…

A police inspector attached to the Ekiadolor Area Command was on Friday shot dead by gunmen who opened fire during a routine stop-and-search operation in Benin, the Edo capital. CSP Moses Yamu, spokesperson of the Edo Police Command, confirmed this via a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Benin. Yamu said the incident occurred at about 12pm. when an unregistered, black, heavily-tinted Lexus SUV approached a checkpoint in the city and refused to stop despite being flagged down. The suspicious behaviour of the vehicle’s occupants, he said, prompted the officers to attempt further security checks.…