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Insecurity: Plateau communities stage peaceful walk over attacks By Ifeoma Ikem

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Insecurity: Plateau communities stage peaceful walk over attacks By Ifeoma Ikem

Insecurity: Plateau communities stage peaceful walk over attacks

By Ifeoma Ikem

A coalition of civil society groups in Nigeria under the umbrella of Project Victory Call Initiative (PVC Naija) has called on the Federal Government to find lasting solution to the incessant security challenge across the nation, especially in Plateau State.

The coalition made the appeal during a peaceful walk tagged, ‘One Love, Nigeria’ to the Lagos State Government’s Office at Alausa, Ikeja.

The group marched from the Fire Service Alausa, Secretariat to the Governor’s Office Ikeja, hoisting placards with various inscriptions such as ‘No peace, No nation’, ‘Enough of killings, We stand with Barkin-Ladi’, ‘Plateau lives matter’ and ‘Justice 4 all, Peace in our nation’.

Dr Bolaji Akinyemi in a chat with newsmen noted that the walk was necessitated by the constant attacks and violence meted on innocent Nigerians across the entire country.

While calling on the government to rise up to its duties and confront the challenge head-on, Dr Akinyemi stated that citizens needed to feel safe and protected in their own country.

According to him, until government takes decisive steps to crush the menace forthwith, insecurity will continue to be a major issue and take its toll on the country and its people.

He said, “You might be wondering why we chose Valentine’s day for our walk, but there’s no better day to show love and seek peace; insecurity has been a major issue and this nation needs to be safe.

“Furthermore, the prevailing insecurity in Nigeria has brought about the premature deaths of numerous heroes of our nation on daily basis, and we ask: what are the security agencies doing in the face of the lack of desired results.”

Akinyemi lamented that insecurity had impacted livelihoods, destroyed lives and properties, with farmers keeping clear from their farms, thereby contributing to the hardship in the land.

Pointing to the recent incidents that happened on the plateau, he also sought collective action towards tackling the challenge.

Prof. Steven Mallo, president of Bokkos Cultural and Development Centre, advised the Nigerian government to urgently address the security issues in Bokkos Local Government Area.

He proposed establishing a military barracks to safeguard vulnerable areas and urged government to hasten provisions for indigenous people who are being displaced daily due to the attacks before rainy season conmences.

Mr Jonathan Sunday Akuns, Galadinma of Daffo District, reiterated the importance of pursuing grievances lawfully and discouraging violence for societal progress.

“I urge all our leader to approach grievances in a lawful way and with that being done, we will make progress,” he said.

Regina Chris-Ogbodo, a concerned citizen, said without peace no foreign investment will come into the country, adding: “Government should begin to strengthen the army and other security apparatus, so they know that the country is relying on them.”

Also, Dr. Amaka Ofobuike, founder of Intelligent Believers Network International, while lending her voice to calls for change, appealed to leaders particularly those of the religious sector, to put their positions to work and stem the ugly tide of insecurity nationwide.

As the event coincided with Valentine’s Day, participants aimed to symbolize their love for Nigeria and advocated for peace and growth. The speakers collectively called for a strengthened security apparatus, swift government intervention, and a unified approach to address the pressing issue of insecurity in Nigeria.

Another member,Rev(Dr)Odofin Julius, said that until Justice is distributed and administer to all Nigerians from every part of the country there will be no problems.

According to him,the link is broken for a long time, that trust of Nigerians to our leaders has broken that is what we are experiencing throughout the country,the issue of less project to security added to all the challenges.

“Peace for all as a missing link,we asking for justice 4 all wherever is mandated so that everybody will be at peace,he added.

Rev Shem-Enoch Mozia, the Lagos State coordinator, Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN), pointed out that the insecurity challenge in Plateau is alarming and needs urgent attention.

“We plead with the Federal Government and service chiefs to intervene, as many people are being attacked on daily basis.

“The authorities need to intervene; let them end all these killings, attacks and kidnappings once and for all, because no where is safe again,” he stated.

 

Insecurity: Plateau communities stage peaceful walk over attacks
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Ramadan: Adron Homes Felicitates Muslims, Preaches Hope and Unity

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Adron Homes & Properties Limited has congratulated Muslim faithful on the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan, urging Nigerians to embrace the virtues of sacrifice, discipline, and compassion that define the season.

In a statement made available to journalists, the company described Ramadan as a period of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and strengthened devotion to faith and humanity.

According to the management, the holy month represents values that align with the organisation’s commitment to integrity, resilience, and community development.

“Ramadan is a time that teaches patience, generosity, and selflessness. As our Muslim customers and partners begin the fast, we pray that their sacrifices are accepted and that the season brings peace, joy, and renewed hope to their homes and the nation at large,” the statement read.

The firm reaffirmed its dedication to providing affordable and accessible housing solutions to Nigerians, noting that building homes goes beyond structures to creating environments where families can thrive.

Adron Homes further urged citizens to use the period to pray for national unity, economic stability, and sustainable growth.

It wished all Muslim faithful a spiritually fulfilling Ramadan.

Ramadan Mubarak.

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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence By George Omagbemi Sylvester

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Underfunding National Security: Envelope Budgeting Fails Nigeria’s Defence

By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by saharaweeklyng.com

“Fiscal Rigidity in a Time of Crisis: Lawmakers Say Fixed Budget Ceilings Are Crippling Nigeria’s Fight Against Insurgency, Banditry, and Organized Crime.”

Nigeria’s legislature has issued a stark warning: the envelope budgeting system; a fiscal model that caps spending for ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) is inadequate to meet the country’s escalating security challenges. Lawmakers and budget analysts argue that rigid fiscal ceilings are undermining the nation’s ability to confront insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, separatist violence, oil theft and maritime insecurity.

The warning emerged during the 2026 budget defence session for the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) at the National Assembly in Abuja. Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC‑Kebbi North), chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, decried the envelope system, noting that security agencies “have been subject to the vagaries of the envelope system rather than to genuine needs and requirements.” The committee highlighted non-release or partial release of capital funds from previous budgets, which has hindered procurement, intelligence and operational capacity.

Nigeria faces a multi‑front security crisis: persistent insurgency in the North‑East, banditry and kidnappings across the North‑West and North‑Central, separatist tensions in the South‑East, and piracy affecting Niger Delta oil production. Despite declarations of a national security emergency by President Bola Tinubu, lawmakers point to a “disconnect” between rhetoric and the actual fiscal support for agencies tasked with enforcement.

Experts warn that security operations demand flexibility and rapid resource allocation. Dr. Amina Bello, a public finance specialist, said: “A static budget in a dynamic threat environment is like sending firefighters with water jugs to a forest fire. You need flexibility, not fixed ceilings, to adapt to unforeseen developments.”

The Permanent Secretary of Special Services at ONSA, Mohammed Sanusi, detailed operational consequences: irregular overhead releases, unfulfilled capital appropriations, and constrained foreign service funds. These fiscal constraints have weakened intelligence and covert units, hampering surveillance, cyber‑security, counter‑terrorism and intelligence sharing.

Delayed capital releases have stalled critical projects, including infrastructure upgrades and surveillance systems. Professor Kolawole Adeyemi, a governance expert, emphasized that “budgeting for security must allow for rapid reallocation in response to threats that move faster than political cycles. Envelope budgeting lacks this essential flexibility.”

While the National Assembly advocates fiscal discipline, lawmakers stress that security funding requires strategic responsiveness. Speaker Abbas Ibrahim underscored that security deserves “prominent and sustained attention” in the 2026 budget, balancing oversight with operational needs.

In response, the Senate committee plans to pursue reforms, including collaboration with the executive to restructure funding, explore supplementary budgets and ensure predictable and sufficient resources for security agencies. Experts warn that without reform, criminal networks will exploit these gaps, eroding public trust.

As one policy analyst summarized: “A nation declares a security emergency; but if its budget does not follow with real resources and oversight, the emergency remains rhetorical.” Nigeria’s debate over envelope budgeting is more than an accounting dispute; it is a contest over the nation’s security priorities and its commitment to safeguarding citizens.

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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday

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Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrates as She Marks Her Birthday

 

Today, the world and the body of Christ rise in celebration of a rare vessel of honour, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba, fondly known as Eritosin, as she marks her birthday.

Born a special child with a divine mark of grace, Rev. Mother Eritosin’s journey in God’s vineyard spans several decades of steadfast service, spiritual depth, and undeniable impact. Those who know her closely describe her as a prophetess with a heart of gold — a woman whose calling is not worn as a title, but lived daily through compassion, discipline, humility, and unwavering faith.

From her early days in ministry, she has touched lives across communities, offering spiritual guidance, prophetic insight, and motherly counsel. Many testify that through her prayers and teachings, they encountered God in a deeply personal and transformative way. Near and far, her influence continues to echo — not only within church walls, but in homes, families, and destinies reshaped through her mentorship.

A mother in every sense of the word, Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba embodies nurture and correction in equal measure. As a grandmother, she remains energetic in purpose — accommodating the wayward, embracing the rejected, and holding firmly to the belief that no soul is beyond redemption. Her life’s mission has remained consistent: to lead many to Christ and guide them into the light of a new beginning.

Deeply rooted within the C&S Unification, she stands tall as a spiritual pillar in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church globally. Her dedication to holiness, unity, and prophetic service has earned her widespread respect as a spiritual matriarch whose voice carries both authority and humility.

As she celebrates another year today, tributes continue to pour in from spiritual sons and daughters, church leaders, and admirers who see in her a living reflection of grace in action.

Prayer for Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin)

May the Almighty God, who called you from birth and anointed you for His service, continually strengthen you with divine health and renewed vigour.

May your oil never run dry, and may your prophetic mantle grow heavier with greater glory.

May the lives you have nurtured rise to call you blessed.

May your latter years be greater than the former, filled with peace, honour, and the visible rewards of your labour in God’s vineyard.

May heaven continually back your prayers, and may your light shine brighter across nations.

Happy Birthday to a true Mother in Israel — Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin).

More years.

More anointing.

More impact.

If you want this adapted for a newspaper page, church bulletin, Facebook post, or birthday flyer, just tell me the format and tone.

Rev. Mother Kehinde Osoba (Eritosin) Celebrated as She Marks Her Birthday

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