President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity, assuring Nigerians that his government is working towards making the country safe.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The President gave the assurance on Tuesday in Dutse, Jigawa State, where he promised to address the country’s security challenges through sustained reforms, including improved salaries and welfare packages for members of the armed forces and police.

Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally held at the Dutse Township Stadium, Tinubu said his administration was strengthening security agencies to ensure the protection of lives and property across the country.

He expressed confidence that Nigeria would overcome insecurity and defeat criminal elements threatening the country’s peace and stability.

“I promise you, we are working hard to ensure that Nigeria is safe and our forces are well taken care of, regardless of where they come from.

“We will conquer insecurity. We’ve been through many wars. We will defeat our enemies. Enemies of unity, enemies of stability, enemies of hope. I assure you that we are doing that.

“We’re strengthening the police; we’re strengthening the armed forces. We are paying better salaries today,” Tinubu said.

At the rally, the President also unveiled the APC campaign manifesto titled From Reforms to Prosperity, which outlines his administration’s achievements and plans in key sectors, including infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and security.

Tinubu described the document as a roadmap for consolidating economic reforms, expanding opportunities and ensuring shared prosperity.

He pledged that his administration would complete ongoing projects and programmes, insisting that its policies were already producing results across different sectors of the economy.

On the removal of the fuel subsidy, the President accused opposition politicians calling for its restoration of misleading Nigerians.

He questioned how such politicians intended to finance development projects and maintain existing infrastructure if the subsidy was reinstated.

Tinubu maintained that removing what he described as a wasteful petroleum subsidy had created opportunities for the implementation of major projects across the country’s geopolitical zones.

“You have seen what we are doing. Across the country, no region is left behind. Those who think they should bring the subsidy back are liars.

“How will they pay for those commitments? How will you repair the roads? How will you maintain them? How will you function?” the President asked.

Tinubu also promised additional support for small-scale farmers through access to financing, mechanisation and irrigation facilities.

“We will reward small-scale farmers. Interest-free loans for farmers are coming. Prosperity is coming. Food security will happen,” he said.

The President thanked the people of Jigawa State for their continued support and urged them to participate actively in the forthcoming general elections by voting for APC candidates at all levels.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has decorated 29 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force following their recent promotions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has dismissed reports claiming that he is among prominent politicians in the state backing the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Lamido described the claim as false while reacting to a Facebook post quoting Vice-President Kashim Shettima as saying that influential political figures in Jigawa, including the former governor, were supporting the ruling party.

The post, shared by DCL Hausa, attributed the statement to Shettima.

However, Lamido questioned why he would support the APC in 2026 when he had refused to align with the party in 2014.

Responding to the post, the former governor wrote: “God is powerful. I was not with the APC in 2014, so why would I be with it now in 2026?”

He also suggested that he was not surprised by the claim because it came from a Kanuri man, describing the report as a lie.

Benue Government Denies Plot To Disrupt Peter Obi’s Visit

Meanwhile, the Benue State Government has denied allegations that it planned to disrupt the visit of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to the state on Wednesday.

The allegation was raised by the party’s governorship candidate in Benue, Professor Terhemba Shija.

Reacting in a statement on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Solomon Iorpev, described the claim as an attempt to create a disruption and subsequently blame the state government.

“It is speculation dressed up as fact, and it is meant to prepare the ground for a familiar script to stage a disruption, blame the government, and harvest sympathy. This is political content creation, not truth-telling,” he said.

Iorpev maintained that Benue remained open to all visitors, including politicians seeking votes, insisting that the government had no reason to prevent Obi from visiting the state.

He said Governor Hyacinth Alia was focused on rebuilding Benue, improving security and delivering development projects, adding that he would not jeopardise those efforts by allowing disorder.

The commissioner also cautioned the NDC against exploiting the Yelwata killings for political purposes.

According to him, the tragedy remained a painful experience for the state, and any condolence visit should not be turned into a publicity campaign.

Iorpev further stated that the government had put security measures in place to guarantee the safety of visitors and ensure peaceful engagements.

He urged the NDC to control its supporters and advised residents to continue with their normal activities.

“Security agencies will deal firmly with any criminal-minded person who attempts to cause disorder and disrupt the peace, whoever they work for,” he warned.