The Emir of Zuru, Major Gen. Mohammed Sani Sami (Rtd) has disclosed that politicians who failed to win elections are the people responsible for our current security predicament in Nigeria.

The Department of State Services on Friday denied media reports claiming Boko Haram has stormed the Middle Belt including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, or heading for the South to wreak havoc. In a statement issued by its Spokesman, Peter Afunaya, the Secret Police said the mischievous report first emerged in 2013 urging the public to disregard same.

President Buhari on Thursday said his administration has kept fate with the promise he made to Nigerians as the security challenge confronting the country is gradually being addressed by the gallant troops who are now more committed than ever.
The President made these remarks while commissioning two Agusta109P and one M-171E helicopter at the Eagle Square, Abuja in line with his campaign agenda of stamping out insecurity in the country.

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by his Eminence the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Wednesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to as a matter of urgency declare a state of emergency on security in Nigeria. He made the call in Abuja at a press conference organized by the Council.

The United States through its Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, on Tuesday said that the restrictions imposed on Nigeria will be lifted if only the Government can do more to ascertain the information on travellers.

 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked claims by the former senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani that he was detained in an underground cell for 30 days.