Cheta Nwanze, the chief executive officer of SBM Intelligence, says kidnapping has evolved into one of Nigeria’s largest informal industries, warning that it may now be the second-highest employer of labour in the country’s informal economy. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Saturday, Nwanze said the scale and sophistication of kidnapping operations across…
Elijah Ayodele, founder and spiritual leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has criticised Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, over her response to the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo state, saying she failed to show the compassion expected of a mother. Speaking during a church programme, the cleric compared Remi Tinubu’s reaction to that of…
David Umahi, minister of works, has criticised politicians who blame President Bola Tinubu for the country’s security challenges, saying insecurity predates the current administration. In a recent video that has gone viral online, the former governor of Ebonyi state said it was unfair for critics to speak as though insecurity began under Tinubu’s government. “When…
Sam Amadi, director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, has called for an independent forensic audit of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) technical infrastructure ahead of the 2027 general election. The policy expert argued that public confidence in the electoral body cannot be restored through internal assurances alone. Speaking in an interview…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, national chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has described as “pathetic” President Bola Tinubu’s suggestion that political opponents may be exploiting the country’s security challenges for political advantage. Speaking in an interview with Symfoni TV, the former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum said the president should take decisive action against anyone…
Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is working tirelessly to secure the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted by bandits and terrorists across the country. Speaking to journalists after a special Jumat prayer held in Abuja ahead of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the vice-president assured Nigerians that the federal government remains committed…
Johnson Suleman, general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign if he is unable to tackle those sponsoring terrorism and insecurity in the country. Addressing congregants during a church programme, the cleric said Nigeria’s security agencies remain among the best in the world but are often undermined…
Daniel Bwala, special assistant to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, says Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), could secure more votes than former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in a recent interview with Symfoni Media, Bwala argued that Atiku’s political influence has diminished significantly compared…
Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer and senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says Nigerians are being forced to pay higher electricity tariffs despite receiving a poor power supply from distribution companies. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, the senior advocate criticised successive administrations for failing to reform the electricity sector and ensure…
Adebo Ogundoyin, the speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, has cautioned against calls for negotiations with the abductors of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire LGA, warning that yielding to kidnappers’ demands could encourage further attacks. Speaking during plenary on Wednesday, the lawmaker said the public may not be aware of the conditions being demanded…
