Abiodun expresses sympathy for Bago and calls for justice for the victims of the Niger tragedy

Prince Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State and the chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, has vehemently denounced the horrific murder of at least 42 innocent people and the kidnapping of numerous others by terrorists in Niger State’s Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas, calling the attack “callous, senseless, and a crime against humanity.” … Read more

Dappah: The Nigerian government ought to invest more in security rather than ostentatious projects

Commodore Promise Dappah, a retired navy officer, has urged the federal government to increase security spending rather than funding other national initiatives. Dappah made this request on the Channels Television show “Sunday Politics,” which the Daily Post watches. Speaking about national security, he emphasised that the country’s security comes first. “So, the securitisation issue is … Read more

How the 2026 budget will be financed: Commissioner

According to Hon. Mutktar Ahmed Monrovia, the Commissioner of Planning and Budget, Governor Uba Sani has not borrowed a kobo since taking office, and the 2026 budget would be funded without borrowing. According to a statement released by Chief Press Secretary Malam Ibraheem Musa, the Commissioner stated that grants, internally generated revenue, and state statutory … Read more

National shame’ – Peter Obi reacts to terrorists’ strike in Niger

Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate for the Labour Party, called the terrorist attack on the Niger community, which resulted in the deaths of thirty persons and the kidnapping of numerous others, a national shame. Obi stated that it’s time to break the nation’s cycle of violence and insecurity in a post on his verified … Read more

Alleged N4.6 billion fraud: Bauchi commissioner faces strict bail terms

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has imposed strict bail terms on Yakubu Adamu, the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, regarding the alleged N4.6 billion fraud case initiated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On Friday, the judge granted bail to the commissioner in the amount of N500 million, … Read more

Extremism cannot be overcome solely through force – Security group

The Kaduna State Chapter of the Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Network (PAVE Network) has warned Nigerians against depending too much on military solutions to tackle insecurity in the nation. PAVE asserts that lasting peace can only be attained through community-driven, evidence-based interventions among Nigerians. Eric John, the spokesman and Coordinator, shared insights with reporters … Read more

“No one holds a monopoly on madness,” Shehu Sani responds to the visa ban on the US by Mali and Burkina Faso

Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has praised the visa ban and restrictions placed on the United States by the governments of Mali and Burkina Faso. In a message shared on his verified X account on Friday, Sani remarked that no one can claim exclusive rights to madness. Naijatrial reminds us that both the Republic … Read more

Nigerian state has caused insecurity in the South-East’ – Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team

The Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Defence Consortium, a group of attorneys advocating for the freedom of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, has contested the assertions made by Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters regarding the reduction of insecurity in the South-East since the imprisonment of the activist. Major General Michael Onoja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, … Read more