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Poverty, Insecurity in Northern Nigeria should be declared national emergency – Dogara
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has opined that the that the insecurity and poverty escalating in northern Nigeria must be treated as a national emergency not a regional concern, saying that it has become so dire in the country.
Speaking on Tuesday during a panel session at the Nigeria Investment and Industrialisation Summit, NNIIS, 2025 organised by the Northern Elders Forum, NEF, in Abuja, Dogara expressed concern at the worsening bloodshed across the region.
The former Speaker said the magnitude of killings in the North had spiritual implications, pointing out that with the kind of bloodletting that the region is witnessing, as a person of faith, one will know that the region is operating under a curse because it is human blood.
He explained that the effect of a curse is that one sweat without results, saying that it is the reason why Northerners are sweating in that part of the country without any tangible outcome.
The former Speaker insisted that security must be the top priority before any meaningful development could occur, urging governors in the 19 northern states to pool resources to combat the menace for the region to move forward in all sphere of life.
He suggested that if it would mean pulling all the 19 northern states’ resources together to tackle insecurity, they must do it, if not all their conversations here will amount to nothing.
Dogara also urged the region to stop depending on external solutions, saying northerners must take charge of their own destiny and embrace radical, transformative action to move the region forward by taking their destiny into their own hands.
He argued that without the development of the region’s vast population, Nigeria’s overall progress would remain stalled.
He believed that the development of northern Nigeria is not a regional prerogative but must be seen as a national emergency, believing that if the vast number of people we have in the North are not developed, Nigeria is going nowhere.
The summit deliberated extensively on four key themes: Power – bridging energy deficits through decentralisation and partnerships.; Agriculture – shifting from subsistence to agro-industrial transformation; Digital Economy & Innovation – leveraging technology to unlock growth; Mining – promoting inclusive and sustainable exploitation of mineral resources.
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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
Operational measures include:
Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.
Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.
The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.
IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.
DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026
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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household
Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.
He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.
Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.
The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.
This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.
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The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.
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