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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately declare a state of emergency on insecurity following the latest abduction of schoolchildren in Niger State — a disturbing reminder that Nigeria’s security crisis is reaching breaking point. Atiku condemned the attack, warning that the government’s current counter-terrorism and security strategies are clearly failing to protect citizens. He stressed that children, the most vulnerable members of society , continue to pay the highest price as their schools, education, and futures are repeatedly disrupted by kidnappers and terrorists. With banditry , mass abductions , and rural attacks surging across the country, the former Vice President insists that Nigeria can no longer rely on reactive measures. According to him, the federal government must urgently re-evaluate the nation’s security architecture, strengthen intelligence gathering, and deploy modern technology to curb the escalating violence. Secu...

Justice Omotosho Sentences Nnamdi Kanu to Life Imprisonment: What This Means for Nigeria and Its Institutions The sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment by Justice Omotosho marks a defining moment in Nigeria’s legal and political landscape. Beyond the courtroom, the decision underscores the complex relationship between national security, civil liberties, and the capacity of state institutions to manage deep-rooted political tensions. At its core, the ruling reflects the judiciary’s effort to assert the rule of law amid persistent separatist agitation and security challenges in the South-East. However, it also places enormous responsibility on Nigeria’s judicial and political institutions to demonstrate fairness, transparency, and adherence to constitutional standards—especially at a time when public trust remains fragile. The judgment will inevitably shape Nigeria’s international image. For many observers, it will serve as a test of the country’s commitment to human rights, due...