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NLC Threatens Nationwide Protest as Insecurity Worsens, Demands Probe Into School Attack

The Nigeria Labour Congress has threatened to declare a nationwide protest and a national day of mourning over worsening insecurity across the country. NLC President Joe Ajaero says workers can no longer watch “criminal gangs overrun the nation,” demanding a full probe into a recent school kidnapping and the withdrawal of security operatives ahead of the attack.

BADARU RESIGNS — NIGERIA’S DEFENCE CHIEF QUITS IN THE MIDDLE OF SECURITY EMERGENCY

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Nigeria woke up to a shock on Monday as Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru resigned instantly, citing health concerns—just days after President Tinubu declared a national security emergency. The presidency confirmed acceptance of his resignation, with a new minister expected within days. The timing has triggered fresh questions over stability inside Nigeria’s defence leadership

IPOB Rejects Security Claims, Denies Links to Arrested Commander

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The Indigenous People of Biafra has denied links to Ifeanyi Okorienta, alias Gentle de Yahoo, arrested by the Nigerian Army in Imo State. IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful accused security agencies of spreading “satanic propaganda,” insisting the group is peaceful and lawful. He warned the media against “demonising IPOB” and threatened legal action against defamatory reports.

IGP Egbetokun Denies Election Rigging, Rejects Call to Arm Citizens Amid Rising Insecurity

IDNN7 months ago0

IGP Egbetokun Denies Election Rigging, Rejects Call to Arm Citizens Amid Rising Insecurity By IDNN Political Desk Abuja, Nigeria — Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun,...

Gunmen Kidnap Passengers in Benue, Police Launch Rescue Operation

IDNN7 months ago0

Gunmen Kidnap Passengers in Benue, Police Launch Rescue Operation By IDNN Security Desk Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers struck along the Eke axis of Okpokwu...

Uba Sani Blames Past Leaders for Nigeria’s Poverty, Insecurity, Defends Tinubu

IDNN7 months ago0

Governor Uba Sani says Tinubu should not be blamed for Nigeria’s current challenges, insisting previous governments failed to act.

Atiku Condemns Killings in Borno, Plateau, Kano, Kebbi, Says Nigeria Can’t Normalize Bloodshed

IDNN7 months ago0

Atiku has condemned the rising tide of violence in Nigeria, warning that the normalization of killings is a tragedy of leadership and conscience.

Peter Obi Blasts Leaders for Ignoring Bloodshed, Laments Nigeria’s Loss of Empathy

IDNN7 months ago0

Former LP presidential candidate Peter Obi decries Nigeria’s rising bloodshed and the government’s cold reaction, calling it a national tragedy.

🇳🇬 Tinubu: “Reforms Are Working” — But Inflation and Insecurity Say Otherwise

IDNN8 months ago0

President Tinubu says reforms are working at his 2-year mark, but inflation, insecurity, and public frustration paint a grimmer picture across Nigeria.

Ribadu: Nigeria Must Shift from Chasing Corruption to Preventing It

IDNN9 months ago0

“Prosecutions Can’t Save Us”—Ribadu Urges Corruption Prevention Revolution By: IDNN National Policy Desk In a defining national policy moment, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has...