Christopher Musa: Foreigners won’t save Nigeria — we have to fix insecurity ourselves

Christopher Musa on Nigeria’s Insecurity Challenge

Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has delivered a powerful message on Nigeria’s security crisis, insisting that the responsibility for solving the nation’s challenges lies squarely with its citizens.

Speaking at the cultural night and unity ball organized by the Unity Schools Old Students’ Association (USOSANS) in Abuja, Musa emphasized that foreigners cannot rescue Nigeria from its insecurity woes. He urged Nigerians to recommit to unity, tolerance, and nationhood, stressing that only collective effort can bring lasting peace and stability.

US To Provide Intelligence Support, Defence Equipment To Nigeria — Presidency

Special Report: US to Provide Intelligence Support and Defence Equipment to Nigeria - Presidency

The Presidency of Nigeria has confirmed that the United States Government will provide enhanced intelligence support and defence equipment to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and violent extremism. This marks a renewed phase of bilateral security cooperation between both nations.

The announcement was made on November 24, 2025, following a series of high-level engagements between Nigerian officials and their US counterparts.

Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae music pioneer, dies at 81

Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican Reggae Pioneer, Dies at 81

The world of music has lost one of its most radiant voices. Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer, songwriter, and actor whose work carried reggae far beyond the shores of the Caribbean, has died at the age of 81.

His wife, Latifa Chambers, confirmed that he passed away following a seizure and pneumonia, closing the chapter on a career that spanned more than six decades.

Cameroon's opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety

Cameroon's Opposition Leader Seeks Refuge in The Gambia

In a dramatic turn of events following Cameroon’s disputed presidential election of October 12, 2025, opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has fled to The Gambia, citing threats to his safety.

Bakary, who contested the legitimacy of President Paul Biya’s re-election, insists that he was the rightful winner of the vote. He alleges widespread fraud that secured Biya, now 92 years old and the world’s oldest sitting president, an eighth term in office.

Killings: Govt Should License Firearms for Citizens’ Self-Defence — Rhodes-Vivour

Killings and the Call for Licensed Firearms in Nigeria

In the wake of rising insecurity across Nigeria, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (popularly known as GRV), the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate in Lagos State, has reignited debate on citizen self-defence.

His remarks came after a series of violent incidents, including abductions in Kwara and Ogun States, which have heightened public fears about safety and the government’s ability to protect its citizens.

Mixed Reactions Trail Tinubu’s Order to Withdraw 100,000 VIP Police Escorts

Report on Mixed Reactions to Tinubu’s Order to Withdraw 100,000 VIP Police Escorts

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive ordering the withdrawal of approximately 100,000 police officers currently assigned to Very Important Persons (VIPs) and political escorts.

The decision, announced during a security briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, has sparked widespread debate across Nigeria. The directive aims to reassign these officers to frontline policing roles, including counter-insurgency operations, in response to worsening national security challenges.

2018 titleholder Catriona Gray questions Miss Universe 2025 results

Report on Catriona Gray’s Reaction to Miss Universe 2025 Results

The Miss Universe pageant has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious global beauty competitions, celebrated for its emphasis on not only physical beauty but also intelligence, eloquence, and advocacy.

The 2025 edition, held in Bangkok, Thailand, has sparked significant debate following the crowning of Mexico’s Fatima Bosch as Miss Universe. 

20s Woman Falls to Death from Sokcho Hotel

Tragedy at Sokcho Hotel

In a deeply unsettling incident that has drawn public attention, a young woman in her 20s fell to her death from a hotel in Sokcho City, Gangwon Province, South Korea.

The accident occurred around 12:40 p.m. on November 24, when the victim, identified only as Ms. A, reportedly fell from a window on the 23rd floor of a hotel located in Joyang-dong, Sokcho. Her body was discovered on the terrace of the 7th floor, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Kenyan university student tricked into joining criminal group abroad shares chilling ordeal

Kenyan University Student Tricked into Joining Criminal Group Abroad

In a harrowing account that has shocked many, a Kenyan university student recently revealed how he was deceived into leaving his studies for what he believed was a lucrative job opportunity abroad.

The young man, identified only as Dave (not his real name), was recruited in Kenya under the false promise of employment in Thailand. However, upon arrival, he was trafficked into Myanmar, where he was forced to work for a scam syndicate.

Vietnam flooding kills at least 90

Vietnam’s Flood Tragedy: A Nation Underwater

At least 90 lives have been lost in Vietnam due to relentless flooding and landslides, leaving communities devastated, homes destroyed, and economic losses soaring into the hundreds of millions of dollars.

The recent floods in Vietnam are a stark reminder of the vulnerability of Southeast Asia to climate extremes. Since late October, unrelenting rain has battered south-central Vietnam, overwhelming both coastal cities and mountainous provinces.

Viewers claim Fátima Bosch’s Miss Universe 2025 win may have been influenced by her ties to MUO president Raul Rocha

The Crown and the Controversy: Fátima Bosch’s Miss Universe 2025 Victory

The Miss Universe 2025 pageant, held in Nonthaburi, Thailand, was meant to be a dazzling celebration of beauty, talent, and cultural pride. Instead, it has become the subject of heated debate and skepticism. Mexico’s Fátima Bosch emerged as the winner, but her triumph has been clouded by allegations that her close ties to Miss Universe Organization (MUO) president Raul Rocha may have influenced the outcome.

Nnamdi Kanu: South East Senators Appeal For Presidential Pardon

Nnamdi Kanu and the South East Senators’ Plea for Clemency

The conviction and sentencing of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to life imprisonment has reignited deep political and social tensions across Nigeria, particularly in the South East.

In the wake of this judgment, senators representing the region have made a direct appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to exercise his constitutional powers and grant Kanu a presidential pardon. Their call is not merely a political gesture but a plea rooted in the urgent need for reconciliation, peace, and national unity.

Insecurity: Ask for help or resign – PDP tells Tinubu

PDP’s Call for Tinubu’s Resignation: A Test of Leadership Amid Insecurity

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has once again thrust Nigeria’s security crisis into the national spotlight, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either seek urgent help, both locally and internationally, or resign from office.

This demand, made through a statement by the party’s Fractional National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, reflects the opposition’s growing frustration with what it describes as the federal government’s lackluster response to the escalating wave of kidnappings and violence across Northern Nigeria.