The Federal Ministry of Education says it has not issued any directive for schools across the country to shut down on November 24, 2025. In a statement on Saturday, the ministry described a report circulating on social media alleging a nationwide shutdown as false and misleading. It noted that it did not originate from the…
Nigeria continues to face escalating insecurity, with communities across the nation grappling with kidnappings, violent attacks, and terror incidents. From the Kebbi schoolgirls abduction, the Niger Catholic School kidnapping, to the attack on a church in Kwara State, citizens are living in fear, and the safety of families, schools, and communities is under severe threat….
The United Nations has condemned the abduction on Friday of hundreds of school children and teachers from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Niger. The UN Spokesperson, Mr Stéphane Dujarric, while condemning the school attack, declared that “schools must be a safe place to learn”. The UN Spokesperson described the abduction of the…
The Katsina Government has ordered the immediate closure of all public schools across the state due to rising security concerns. The directive was issued on Friday by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, prompting thousands of boarding students to return home shortly after the announcement. The ministry urged parents, caregivers, teachers, and the public…
The management of the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB) has ordered the immediate closure of all junior and senior schools in the state. The PSUBEB described the decision as a preventive measure to protect students from any unforeseen “security threats”. GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the development comes amidst attacks on schools in Kebbi…
Former Minister of Transportation and 2023 presidential aspirant Chibuike Amaechi has said that the nation at the moment needs leaders with courage and political will to bring an end to the insecurity problems. The former Rivers State Governor, in a statement on Wednesday, alleged that it is clear the government in power has no political…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked President Bola Tinubu to deal with marauding terrorists in the country or resign. Mr Atiku was responding to the recent ambush on a military convoy, which resulted in the killing of soldiers, including a Brigade Commander, M Uba, who had led troops on an operation when he was…
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has said that bandits and terrorists in the country are better armed than Nigerian soldiers. Lawal made the remarks on Monday during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television monitored by our correspondent He was commenting on the country’s security situation….
The United Kingdom has cautioned its citizens against travelling to several parts of Nigeria due to worsening insecurity across the country. In its latest travel advisory, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said, “Insecurity is increasing across Nigeria. Kidnapping, violent crime, and intercommunal violence occur throughout all regions of Nigeria.” The advisory, published…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that his administration has made significant progress in tackling insecurity across the country over the past two years, reaffirming his government’s commitment to defeating terrorism and ensuring national stability. Tinubu, in a statement on his social media handles, on Friday, said Nigeria’s security challenges, including terrorism and violent crimes,…