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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.
It was a night of deserving honour to the Zigima that has shone for decades.
A night of entertainment, joy, excitement and laughter.
Thank you Governor Alex Otti for your intentional dedication to creating a new atmosphere of unity, peace and security, backed by visible transformation in all facets of governance.
Thank you for ensuring that Abia didn’t just rise from the ashes, but that it commenced a progressive journey to greatness in all spheres.
Thank you for choosing to inspire the younger generation by celebrating excellence and great accomplishments.
Happy birthday Bright Chimezie (Zigima)
Ferdinand Ekeoma
December 14, 2025.
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.
President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.
The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.
President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.
The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.
President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.
“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.
“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025
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Lady cries out after her brother was knocked down by keke on his way to early morning test at UniAbuja, faces possible leg amputation
A visibly distressed lady has cried out over a tragic accident involving her younger brother, a student of the University of Abuja.
According to her account, the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when students were struggling to get to school for a test allegedly scheduled around 5 a.m.
She explained that while her brother and a coursemate were trying to cross the road in front of the University of Abuja, a commercial tricycle (keke), reportedly driving against traffic, knocked them down.
As of the time she shared the video, her brother was said to be unconscious and already being prepared for surgery. Doctors, she stated, described his condition as critical, adding that there was a possibility his leg might have to be amputated.
The lady further claimed that although the tricycle rider was arrested, there were moves to release him, and that the school authorities had not reached out or offered any form of support since the incident.
She also revealed that the hospital initially rejected her brother due to the seriousness of his condition before eventually admitting him, while medical bills continued to pile up beyond what she could afford.
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