The rising tide of insecurity in Nigeria is no longer just about armed conflict or terrorism, it is deeply rooted in hunger and poverty. This was the central message delivered at a recent national security seminar in Abuja, where top government and military officials drew a direct line between the country's economic struggles and its escalating security challenges. At the seminar, themed "Combating Hunger and Poverty for Sustainable Peace and Development in Nigeria", the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, emphasized that hunger and poverty are now more than a humanitarian concern, they are serious threats to national stability. Ribadu, who was represented by Major General Peter Mala, the Director of Defence Affairs at the Office of the NSA, warned that economic deprivation is at the core of Nigeria's security crisis.

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has stated that Abuja is safe for Nigerians and visitors, this development was as a result of the security advisory issued by the United States government for its citizens.

The people of Plateau State are once again reeling from tragedy. Violent attacks, reportedly carried out by armed herdsmen, have left at least 19 people dead and many more displaced across Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas. These ruthless assaults have torn apart families, destroyed homes, and reignited fears that lasting peace is still far from reach. The latest violence unfolded on Thursday night in Juwan, a peaceful village in Bokkos’ Tangur District. As darkness fell, gunmen launched a surprise attack, killing ten people and injuring others as they tried to flee. Survivors describe a terrifying night filled with screams, gunshots, and desperate efforts to escape.

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Sunday confirmed the killing of 59 persons in Yelwata, a border town between Benue and Nasarawa states, following a deadly attack by suspected herdsmen.

The Nigeria Police Force in Kaduna has dismissed reports circulating in the media that claimed 150 to 200 individuals were kidnapped along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway. According to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, these reports are entirely fabricated and have no basis in fact. DSP Mansir Hassan noted that the Command had been alerted to a misleading report spreading on social media, alleging mass abductions along the Abuja-Kaduna route. He emphasized that no such incidents have been recorded on that highway in the past two years. The area, he assured, remains under constant surveillance and is regularly patrolled by security forces including the Police, Military, and DSS to ensure the safety of all travelers.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a new application at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to restrain former presidential candidate Patrick Utomi from making public statements or organizing rallies linked to his proposed shadow government in Nigeria.