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Tinubu’s Greatest Failure: Insecurity Has Made Nigeria a Killing Field
Tinubu’s Greatest Failure: Insecurity Has Made Nigeria a Killing Field.
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by SaharaWeeklyNG.com
In a nation where blood flows more freely than clean water and the average citizen sleeps with one eye open, the conversation about Nigeria’s survival has shifted from economic growth and job creation to the fundamental right to life. Security is not just a policy issue; it is the very foundation of governance. Sadly, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has utterly failed in this most sacred duty.
There is no peace in the Northeast. There is no safety in the Northwest. Blood flows in the North-Central. The South-South is bleeding from oil theft and continous violence. The Southeast is under siege from unknown gunmen and militarization. The Southwest (Tinubu’s own region) isn’t exempt either with kidnapping and violent crimes now part of daily life. Who exactly is safe in Nigeria today?
Let’s be clear: nothing is more important than the protection of lives and properties. Even the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) is clear in Section 14(2)(b): “The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government.” If the government cannot protect its people, then that government has failed. And President Tinubu, despite his flowing agbada and grand political image as “Jagaban,” has failed woefully.
“Na Who Dey Alive Dey Chop”
A popular Nigerian phrase that captures this sentiment is: “Na who dey alive dey chop.” You can’t talk about inflation, minimum wage, education or infrastructure when you’re constantly looking over your shoulder, wondering if you’ll be the next victim of kidnapping or mass murder. Insecurity has destroyed markets, closed schools and emptied farmlands. Farmers in Zamfara, Borno, Plateau and Benue can no longer go to their farms. The roads between Kaduna and Abuja are death traps. The forests from Ondo to Enugu are controlled by bandits. Nowhere is safe.
How can a government that cannot protect lives talk about attracting foreign investment? What investor would risk their capital in a country where entire communities are wiped out overnight? And yet, this administration keeps spinning illusions about economic recovery while citizens are slaughtered like animals.
Defenders of the Indefensible
Some political loyalists and sycophants continue to defend Tinubu using logic that insults common sense. They tell us to be patient. They say insecurity didn’t start with Tinubu, but did he not campaign with the promise to restore security? Did he not swear to protect every Nigerian? If you inherit a house on fire, you don’t fan the flames, you put it out! Two years into his presidency, we’re still hearing excuses while mass graves multiply across the country.
Defending Tinubu’s inaction using history or regional politics is dangerous and dishonest. If the Taliban were to attack Nigeria tomorrow and the Tinubu government allows them to slaughter Nigerians without resistance, will we again blame religion or foreign influence or will we hold the Commander-in-Chief accountable?
This is not a religious issue. It is not an ethnic problem. It is a question of leadership. And in this critical area, Tinubu has failed to lead, failed to inspire and most importantly, failed to protect.
Grim Facts Don’t Lie
Let’s look at the numbers. According to SBM Intelligence, over 4,556 Nigerians were killed and more than 3,000 abducted in 2023 alone; Tinubu’s first year in office. Amnesty International reported that in Kaduna, Plateau and Benue states, coordinated attacks on villages continue with little or no military intervention. In March 2024, over 300 people were killed in Plateau within a week. And yet, no national day of mourning was declared. No military heads were sacked. Life went on as if Nigerian lives meant nothing.
Security spending under Tinubu has skyrocketed with over ₦3.25 trillion allocated to defense and security in the 2024 budget, yet the insecurity situation has only worsened. Where is the money going? Why are our soldiers underpaid, under-equipped and overstretched? Why are bandits better armed than the police? Why are communities forming vigilante groups to do the job the government is paid to do?
“It is better to have no government than to have one that kills its own people through negligence.” ~ Femi Falana, SAN
No Excuses, Just Accountability
Leadership is not about sharing palliatives or jetting around the world for photo ops. It is about responsibility. Nigeria is not a playground for political experiments. It is a nation of over 200 million human lives. Tinubu should not be spending more time in Paris and London than in Borno, Zamfara or Benue.
In April 2025, President Tinubu boasted during a foreign investment summit that “Nigeria is open for business.” But the truth on the ground is grim. Foreign companies are shutting down due to insecurity. Telecom masts are being destroyed. Railway lines are vandalized. Schools in the North are closing en masse. Between 2020 and 2024, over 1,500 schoolchildren were abducted by terrorists and under Tinubu, not much has changed.
In the words of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Martin Luther Agwai (rtd): “The country is gradually being taken over by non-state actors while the state folds its arms.”
Citizens Are Losing Hope
Youths are tired. Families are broken. Dreams are buried alongside loved ones in shallow graves. The idea of Nigeria has become a nightmare for too many. From the herdsmen killings in Benue to the communal clashes in Taraba, the terrorist ambushes in Borno to the kidnapping rings in Ekiti, the story is the same: death, destruction and despair.
Even the National Assembly is grumbling. In May 2025, several lawmakers demanded the sack of National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and the Service Chiefs, citing failure to tackle escalating insecurity. Yet Tinubu continues to operate in denial, unwilling to admit the rot, unable to inspire confidence.
What Should Tinubu Do?
Enough is enough. President Tinubu must:
Declare a state of emergency on national security; with clear military, intelligence and community policing strategies.
Restructure the Nigerian Police Force to function more autonomously, with proper funding, training and accountability.
Replace non-performing security chiefs, this is not a retirement home.
Engage local communities through civil-military cooperation, dialogue and intelligence sharing.
Publicly address Nigerians every month with real updates on security and not empty rhetoric.
Final Word
To those still defending Tinubu blindly: you are part of the problem. Patriotism does not mean defending failure. It means holding leaders accountable. Nigeria cannot move forward when her citizens are being buried in mass graves while politicians exchange blames and play ethnic cards.
Security is not an optional promise. It is a constitutional obligation. And President Tinubu, so far, has failed to meet that obligation. If nothing changes, history will remember him not as the reformer he claimed to be, but as the man who fiddled while Nigeria burned.
“A nation that cannot protect its citizens has signed its own death warrant.” ~ Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, human rights activist
Nigeria DESERVES better. Nigerians DEMAND better… And we must not rest until we get it.
Written by George Omagbemi Sylvester
Published by SaharaWeeklyNG.com
FRSC@ 38: SHEHU MOHAMMED STEERING NIGERIA’S ROAD SAFETY REVOLUTION TO GREATER HEIGHTS
By Deputy Corps Marshal Bisi Kazeem (Rtd) fsi, MNIM, anipr
When Mallam Shehu Mohammed assumed leadership as Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), he inherited not just an institution with history, but a national mandate that touches every family, every highway, and every community in Nigeria. At 38 years, the Corps stands tall as Africa’s model road safety agency, and under his stewardship, that legacy is not merely preserved, it is being boldly redefined.
Nigeria’s highways were once synonymous with fear. Before 1988, the World Health Organisation ranked Nigeria among the most dangerous countries in the world to drive. It was a troubling indictment that demanded courage and clarity of purpose. The establishment of the FRSC under Decree No. 45 of 1988 laid the foundation for reform. But sustaining and advancing that reform across decades requires visionary leadership, the kind now exemplified by Mallam Shehu Mohammed.
Today, under his command, the Corps is consolidating its position as one of the most technologically advanced and operationally efficient law enforcement institutions in Nigeria. With renewed strategic focus, the present leadership has deepened the Safe Systems Approach built on people, processes, and technology, ensuring that safety interventions are not reactive, but preventive and intelligence-driven.
One of the defining hallmarks of his administration is accelerated digital transformation. Within six months, over 3,000 personnel were trained to strengthen operational competence and technological adaptability. More than 95 per cent of the Corps’ administrative and operational processes are automated, supported by over 30 web-based applications that enhance traffic governance nationwide. From the National Crash Reporting Information System (NACRIS) to the upgraded e-ticketing platform, innovation is no longer optional; it is institutional culture.
Emergency response under the current Corps Marshal has become faster and more coordinated, with nationwide response time reduced dramatically from 50 minutes to 15 minutes. The 122 toll-free emergency line and 24-hour National Call Centre continue to serve as lifelines for distressed road users, reflecting a leadership that understands that every second counts.
Strategic stakeholder engagement has equally flourished. Safe corridor initiatives have been strengthened, collaboration with transport unions intensified, and enforcement around articulated vehicles tightened. The result is a significant reduction in tanker-related crashes, a development that speaks to deliberate policy direction and disciplined implementation.
Under Mallam Shehu Mohammed’s leadership, data has become a central pillar of enforcement and planning. Through strengthened collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission, the National Bureau of Statistics, and the Nigeria Customs Service, the Corps has advanced harmonized data systems that support evidence-based interventions. Transparent weekly crash trend reporting now guides targeted deployment and corrective strategies.
Nigeria’s standing on the global stage has also been reinforced. The country remains an active participant in the renewed UN Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021–2030) and continues alignment with international road safety conventions. These achievements build on the solid foundation laid by past leaders from Olu Agunloye and General Haladu Hannaniya to Chief Osita Chidoka, Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, and Dauda Ali Biu, but under the present Corps Marshal, the momentum has unmistakably intensified.
Operationally, the Corps’ footprint now spans 12 Zonal Commands, 37 Sector Commands, over 300 Unit Commands, over 700 Station Offices, 59 Zebra Emergency Ambulance Points, and presence in all 774 Local Government Areas of Nigeria. Yet beyond physical structures lies a stronger institutional spirit, one driven by discipline, professionalism, and accountability.
From a nation once ranked among the most unsafe for motorists to a continental pacesetter in road safety management, Nigeria’s transformation story is inseparable from the strength of its leadership. At 38 years, FRSC is not simply celebrating longevity; it is celebrating purposeful stewardship.
Mallam Shehu Mohammed represents a generation of reform-minded leadership committed to smarter mobility systems, data-driven enforcement, and people-centered safety administration.
His tenure reflects continuity with courage sustaining the Corps’ proud legacy while boldly steering it toward greater innovation and measurable impact.
The road ahead is demanding. But under his steady command, Nigeria’s highways are safer, its systems smarter, and its future brighter.
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Introducing “Atupaglowco” : Where Fragrance Meets Feeling; The Story of Our Beginning
Introducing “Atupaglowco”: Where Fragrance Meets Feeling; The Story of Our Beginning
Every great journey begins with a sense of anticipation. For us, it began with a simple belief that a space should do more than exist, it should speak comfort and glow.
In a world filled with noise, stress, and endless motion, we realized something powerful. Fragrance can transform not just rooms, but moods. A familiar scent can calm anxiety. A warm aroma can turn a house into a home. A gentle glow can bring peace after a long day. This realization gave birth to “Atupaglowco.”
Atupaglowco was not created to sell diffusers, room sprays, or candles. It was created to create experiences. To create moments. To create atmospheres where people can breathe, reflect, and feel whole again.
The name itself represents more than a brand. It represents warmth. It represents light. It represents presence. We remember the early days, the planning, the testing of scents, the moments of doubt, and the moments of excitement. Each candle poured was a step of faith. Each fragrance blended was a piece of our vision coming to life. We weren’t just building products; we were building something meaningful.
Our diffusers were designed to quietly fill spaces with elegance.
Our room sprays were crafted to instantly refresh and revive environments. Our candles were made to bring calm, beauty, and a soft glow into everyday life.
Atupaglowco was born from passion, patience, and purpose. This launch is not just the start of a business. It is the start of a movement to help people create spaces they love. Spaces that inspire rest. Spaces that inspire joy. Spaces that glow.
We believe fragrance is personal. We believe glow is emotional. We believe every space deserves both.
Today, we proudly introduce Atupaglowco to the world.
This is only the beginning.
Ajadi Hails Oyo Speaker Ogundoyin at 39, Describes Him as Beacon of Purposeful Leadership
A leading governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Edward Ogundoyin, on the occasion of his 39th birthday, describing him as “a symbol of resilience, maturity and purposeful leadership in Nigeria’s democratic journey.”
In a congratulatory message made available to journalists on Tuesday, Ajadi praised Ogundoyin’s steady rise in public service, noting that his emergence as Speaker at a relatively young age reflects the possibilities of responsible youth leadership when combined with discipline, vision and service.
“Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin’s leadership has shown that age is not a barrier to excellence,” Ajadi said. “At 39, he stands tall as one of the most impactful Speakers in Oyo State’s history—calm, inclusive and deeply committed to democratic ideals.”
Ogundoyin, who represents Ibarapa East State Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party, has served as Speaker since 2019 and was re-elected to lead the 10th Assembly in June 2023. His tenure has been marked by legislative stability, improved executive–legislative relations and youth-inclusive governance.
Ajadi commended the Speaker for fostering unity within the Assembly and prioritising laws that strengthen grassroots development across Oyo State. “His humility, accessibility and focus on people-oriented legislation have earned him respect beyond party lines,” he said. “He exemplifies the kind of leadership Oyo State needs—one anchored on service, accountability and progress.”
The governorship aspirant further described Ogundoyin as a rallying point for young Nigerians aspiring to public office. “In a country searching for credible leaders, Ogundoyin’s story offers hope,” Ajadi added. “He has shown that when young leaders are trusted with responsibility, they can deliver stability and results.”
Ajadi wished the Speaker many more years of good health, wisdom and greater service to Oyo State and Nigeria at large, praying that his leadership journey continues to inspire a new generation of public servants.
Ogundoyin, one of the youngest Speakers in Nigeria, has continued to attract goodwill messages from political leaders, civil society actors and constituents, as Oyo State marks another year in the life of a lawmaker widely regarded as a steady hand in the state’s legislative affairs.
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