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CDS Sounds Warning: Security Will Collapse If Hunger, Poverty Are Ignored
Hunger, Poverty Now National Security Threats – CDS Gen. Musa....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has warned that hunger and poverty have escalated beyond social issues and now pose serious national security threats.
Speaking at the opening of the 14th National Security Seminar in Abuja on Monday, Gen. Musa stressed the urgent need for a coordinated national response to these challenges. The seminar, themed “Combating Hunger and Poverty for Sustainable Peace and Development in Nigeria,” was organised by the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC) in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the National Defence College (NDC).
Represented by Chief of Defence Training, Rear Admiral Ibrahim Shetimma, the CDS said economic deprivation, food insecurity, and social dislocation are increasingly driving insecurity across Nigeria.
“Insecurity today is not only measured by the presence of weapons but by the absence of food, jobs, and social stability,” he said. “Hunger and poverty have evolved into national security threats.”
He cited Benue State—once revered as Nigeria’s food basket—as a stark example of how banditry, displacement, and farmer-herder conflicts have crippled agricultural productivity.
Musa warned that the disruption of farming communities and illegal occupation of farmlands are worsening food inflation, forcing displacement, and triggering internal migration, thereby eroding economic stability and national unity.
To address this, he urged communities to support intelligence gathering and remain vigilant in order to deny criminals and terrorists safe havens.
He also called for immediate investment in rural agriculture and appealed to government and stakeholders to reposition farming as a respected and economically viable profession by improving access to credit, infrastructure, and markets.
“With young people abandoning rural communities for cities, agricultural output is falling,” he noted. “We must restore the dignity of farming—not as a fallback option but as a national calling.”
General Musa also expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its commitment to local government financial autonomy, describing it as essential for grassroots-driven development.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria, working alongside other security agencies and with the backing of the people, remain fully committed to tackling all forms of insecurity,” he said. “We envision a Nigeria where every citizen can live in peace, earn a decent living, and enjoy the dividends of democracy.”
In his remarks, AANDEC President, retired Air Commodore Darlington Abdullahi, emphasised the need for sustained investments in education, economic empowerment, and social inclusion, calling them crucial non-military tools for addressing Nigeria’s growing insecurity.
“Hunger and poverty are not just humanitarian concerns—they are existential threats to national stability,” he said.
Quoting the adage, “The children of the poor you fail to train will never let your children have peace,” Abdullahi stressed the dangers of neglecting the socio-economic welfare of the population.
“When millions go hungry and live in poverty, they become vulnerable to manipulation and violence,” he warned. “We must invest in our people—especially in education, skills training, and inclusive economic programmes.”
He also called for the establishment of a leadership and vocational centre for the widows and children of fallen soldiers, which he said would serve as a meaningful way to empower vulnerable families and promote national healing.
Ahmad made the assertion in a post on his X handle, maintaining that Kwankwaso’s decision to accept the position of running mate should be seen as an act of political modesty rather than an indication that he is less qualified than Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the former presidential aide, the relationship between the two politicians should be viewed as one of equals rather than that of a superior and a subordinate.
“To be entirely candid, the political dynamic between Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi ought to be characterised as one of collegiality between peers, rather than a hierarchy of principal and subordinate,” he wrote.
He added, “The choice to assume a deputy role beneath Obi ought to be interpreted as a testament to political modesty.”
Making a case for Kwankwaso’s political experience, Ahmad recalled that the former Kano State governor served as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives before Obi became a prominent figure in national politics.
He also noted that Kwankwaso governed Kano State, which he described as Nigeria’s most populous and politically influential state, for two terms and served as a federal minister.
“If we are assessing political experience, Sen. Kwankwaso probably has a longer and more impressive political background than Peter Obi,” Ahmad stated.
In contrast, the former presidential aide argued that Obi’s major public office experience was limited to his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
“Unlike other candidates, Peter Obi was just a former governor of Anambra State,” he wrote.
Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has declared that he no longer impregnates women.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The singer made the statement on Saturday during a live performance at Rehab Lounge in Calgary, Canada.
While performing his hit song True Love, 2Baba paused to interact with the audience and playfully asked the women present to identify where his true love was.
He jokingly wondered whether she was standing at the back of the venue or somewhere in front of him before making a remark about his experiences with women.
The award-winning musician told the audience that he had stopped getting women pregnant, adding that he had been making the same confession wherever he performed recently.
He said, “For the purpose of this show, I will pretend like I’ve never seen anything before. Where’s my true love? Is she back there? Is she right here? Is she somewhere here? Where’s my true love? You people shouldn’t put out me for trouble.
“As I said, some ladies they fear to shout. See, everywhere I go these days, I make this confession. As I say, some ladies they fear to shout. I say, I don’t fear to shout. Because I don’t stop to dey give woman belle. Ask anyone, they’ll tell you, I don’t do such thing things again.”
The singer’s comment comes amid public interest in his personal life and relationships.
2Baba was previously married to Nollywood actress Annie Macaulay-Idibia. The couple announced their separation in January 2025 after having two children together.
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Abia Warriors were fined ₦3.2 million for failing to provide adequate security as agreed during the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their encounter with Niger Tornadoes.
The Umuahia-based club was also found guilty of an attempt by one of its officials to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league’s broadcast partner.
As part of the disciplinary measures, Abia Warriors’ multimedia officer, Chidera Favour Igwe, has been suspended from all NPFL match activities for five matches.
Katsina United, meanwhile, were fined ₦2 million for failing to provide adequate and effective security during their home fixture against Plateau United.
The club was also sanctioned for allowing supporters to encroach onto the field of play during the encounter.
Warri Wolves Receive Heaviest Punishment
Warri Wolves have been handed the most severe sanctions following the unruly behaviour of their supporters during Sunday’s Matchday 10 clash against Kano Pillars in Ozoro.
The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million and docked three points and three goals from their accumulated tally. The club was also ordered to play its next three home matches behind closed doors.
According to the NPFL, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security at the stadium, resulting in an assault on match officials after the final whistle.
The league further disclosed that the second assistant referee sustained a nose injury and was left bleeding during the incident.
The NPFL stated that all three clubs have 48 hours from the date of notification to appeal their respective sanctions in accordance with the league’s disciplinary procedures.
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