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Atiku Urges Muslim Groups to Join CAN in Pressing Tinubu Over Worsening Insecurity Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has reportedly called on Muslim organizations across the country to join the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in demanding stronger and more decisive action from President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the nation’s deteriorating security situation. The appeal comes at a time when many Nigerians are expressing growing concern over increasing incidents of kidnappings, attacks on schools, killings in rural communities, and violent crimes affecting various parts of the country. According to reports, Atiku emphasized that insecurity is no longer an issue that should be viewed through religious, ethnic, or political lenses. Instead, he argued that it has become a national crisis affecting citizens regardless of faith or background. Over the past several months, several communities across Nigeria have witnessed attacks by armed groups, kidnappers, ...

Peter Obi Appeals for Release of Abducted Schoolchildren, Calls for Compassion and Urgent Action Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has appealed to the abductors of recently kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers to release their captives, describing the situation as heartbreaking and deeply troubling for the nation. His appeal comes amid growing concern over the safety of students and educators following a series of abductions that have sparked outrage across the country and renewed conversations about insecurity in schools. The former Anambra State governor urged those holding the victims to consider the emotional pain being inflicted on innocent children, their families, and entire communities. In his reaction to the abductions, Obi called on the kidnappers to show compassion and release the victims unharmed. According to him, children should never become victims of violence, intimidation, or criminal activities, regardless of the circumstances. ...

NLC Backs Teachers’ Strike, Demands Immediate Release of Abducted Pupils and Educators The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing teachers’ strike triggered by the abduction of schoolchildren and educators, calling on security agencies and government authorities to take urgent steps to secure the release of those still being held captive. The labour movement’s intervention has added a new dimension to growing national concern over insecurity and the safety of schools, as outrage continues to spread across the country following the kidnapping incident that shocked parents, teachers, and communities. With schools, labour unions, and civil society groups increasingly voicing their concerns, the issue has become one of the most discussed security and education challenges facing the nation. The strike action by teachers has focused attention on what many education stakeholders describe as the growing risks faced by both students and educators. Teachers ...

Ekiti Community in Protest Over Abduction of Worshippers Tension has gripped parts of Ekiti State, Nigeria , following the abduction of 16 worshippers by armed gunmen. The incident has triggered widespread outrage, with residents taking to the streets in protest over what they describe as rising insecurity and delayed rescue efforts. The victims were reportedly taken during an attack on a religious gathering, an incident that has further intensified concerns about safety in rural communities. Following the abduction, residents organized peaceful protests demanding swift action from security agencies. Many community members expressed frustration over repeated attacks in the region and called for stronger government intervention to protect lives and property. The protests reflect growing anxiety in several parts of the country where similar incidents have occurred in recent months. Some reports suggest that kidnappers initially demanded a significant ransom and that negotiations ...