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Second Most Terrorized Country Rank: Group Calls For Sack Of NSA, Service Chiefs

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4 years ago

September 4, 2022

Some security experts in the country have observed that the latest report by the Global and International Terrorism Research/Analysis group, Jihad Analytics, placing Nigeria as the second most terrorised country in the world, is not only shameful but regrettable.

The experts then called on President Muhammadu Buhari to take charge as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, to immediately take proactive steps to address the security challenges bedevilling the country with a view of ensuring sanity in the system.

In a statement jointly signed by the National Coordinator, Kolade Babatunde, and National Secretary, Dr Ibrahim Bulama Mongonu, Forum of Security Experts in Nigeria (FSEN), the concerned experts explained that the report by the Global and International Terrorism Research/Analysis has continued to generate intense debate among Nigerians, saying that the research group claimed that Nigeria ranks second among nations struggling under the weight of terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping, after Iraq.

The experts immediately and unconditionally called for the sack and probe of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Mohammed Babagana Monguno (retd), and the Service Chiefs, saying that the development triggered angry reaction from the security experts and stakeholders in the country.

The group of experts charged President Buhari to activate his constitutional power of hiring and firing the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Mohammed Babagana Monguno (retd), and the Service Chiefs, lamenting that the report has exposed the incompetence of the military and other security agencies in Nigeria.

Operating on the auspices of Forum of Security Experts in Nigeria (FSEN), the security experts noted that apart from the fact that the report indicates that very little or nothing had been done in the past to contain the ravaging insecurity in the country, confirming fears that the country is fast assuming the status of a failed state.

It stated that ranking Nigeria as second most terrorised country in the world, just after Iraq, did not come to them as a surprise but insisted that something urgent must be done to give Nigerians hope of a better future.

The experts noted, “We wish to remind Nigerians that severally, we had raised concerns about the deteriorating security situation in the country, and the urgent need to reverse the trend.”

The group urged for a deliberate action, in the circumstance, while warning against grandstanding by presidential spokespersons and other handlers.

According to the statement, the forum of security experts in Nigeria is almost certain that in the coming days, spokespersons for the President would come out smoking, in failed attempts to discredit the globally-acclaimed terrorism research group.

As security experts, the group said that action, not grandstanding or rhetoric, is the way to go, more so that facts on ground to support the said report.

The group said that it received with sad feelings the 2022 Global Terrorism index report which declared Nigeria as the second most terrorized nation after Iraq, confirming that the report is from a very credible international organisation as sad and heart broken as it appeared, further vindicated the earlier press statement that Nigeria is sliding into a near failed state unless something is done urgently.

The group explained that it raised an alarm recently that the entire security architecture had failed in intelligence and kinetic operations and needed to be totally overhauled, lamenting that its sincere advice fell on deep ears.

The report has, therefore, laid credence to its position once again and restated that there’s an urgent need for the immediate sack of the nation’s number one security employee, the national security adviser and the service chiefs without further delay.

The group advised Mr. President to use the remaining months left in the life of his administration to rejig the entire security architecture and redeem his name and past track records by appointing good and committed officers that can still reverse the negative trend in security even within three months.

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Migration Agency Warns Migrants Against Irregular Travel Routes

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4 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with Giving is Healing Foundation, has sensitised residents of Ayobo in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State on the dangers of irregular migration and the need to embrace legal travel procedures.

Speaking during a sensitisation programme held at Megida Ifelodu Community Development Association in Ayobo, the founder of Giving is Healing Foundation, Mr. Gbolahan Ayediran, warned intending migrants against using illegal travel routes.

Ayediran said many Nigerians desire to migrate abroad in search of better opportunities but often ignore proper procedures, thereby exposing themselves to several dangers.

“Lots of people want to migrate and most of them do it in the wrong direction. The reason for the programme is for us to advise people on how they can migrate in the right way. As much as migration is their right, they should do it correctly,” he said.

He advised intending travellers to obtain the necessary travel documents before embarking on any journey, noting that such documents include international passports, visas, flight tickets and yellow cards, depending on the destination country.

According to him, migrants should also gather adequate information about their destination countries to enable them make informed decisions before travelling.

Ayediran further highlighted some of the dangers associated with irregular migration, including abuse, exploitation, discrimination and forced labour.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Megida Ifelodu Community Development Association, Elder Mathews Amusan, commended the organisers for enlightening members of the community on safe migration practices.

He urged residents planning to travel abroad to always follow legal migration procedures to avoid falling victim to human trafficking and other migration-related challenges.

One of the participants, Mr. Kolawole Adenoko, said the programme enlightened him on the dangers of irregular migration and the importance of travelling through the proper channels.

He added that he would also educate his relatives and friends on the risks associated with illegal migration.

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Shatta Wale Bailed Burna Boy From Ghana Prison After Arrest For Smoking Weed – Captan

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7 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Ghanian singer, Captan, has claimed that his former record label boss, Shatta Wale, once bailed Nigerian singer Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana after he was allegedly arrested for smoking weed.

Speaking in a recent podcast interview, Captan claimed that Shatta Wale sent him and others to free Burna Boy from police custody.

He also claimed that Shatta Wale and his group once accommodated Burna Boy when he was being hunted by some dangerous men.

Captan said, “I once bailed Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana when he was arrested for smoking weed. Shatta Wale sent me and some guys to go and free him from police custody.

“There was a time we also accommodated him when some people were after his life. We helped him settle the case.”

He added that he and Burna Boy are no longer in good terms after the Nigerian artist’s fallout with his mentor, Shatta Wale.

He, however, said he and Shatta Wale are open to reconciling with Burna Boy if he asks for it.

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Children’s Day: Chaos At Ogbe Stadium As Dozens Faint

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23 hours ago

May 27, 2026

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Chaos erupted on Wednesday during the Children’s Day celebration as dozens of students reportedly collapsed following a stampede triggered by the use of pepper spray.

The event,
organised by the Edo State Ministry of Education at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium was disrupted after some male students of Ihogbe College allegedly made uncompromising advances towards female students at the venue.
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‎ A parent who identified himself as Oboh Emmanuel said, “the behaviour of those uncultured students attracted the attention of bouncers stationed at the stadium as they rebuked the male students.”
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‎Oboh said the affected students later regrouped and attacked the bouncers, leading to a confrontation within the crowded arena.

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It was gathered that in the ensuing confusion, the bouncers were reported to have deployed pepper spray in an area occupied by a large number of students.
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‎Several students, particularly female students, reportedly fainted after inhaling the substance, while others sustained injuries after being stepped on during the ensuing melee.
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‎The panic was said to have spread across the stadium as students, teachers and parents scampered for safety.
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‎Many of the affected students were reportedly rushed to the Edo Specialist Hospital for medical attention.

Reacting to the incident, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Dr Patrick Ebojele, said the security personnel that fired the tear gas had been detained.

He said all the students, except two, that were rushed to the hospital have been discharged.

Ebojele stated that doctors wanted to observe the students till tomorrow before allowing them to go home.

“The two students are not seriously injured. Doctors want to observe them overnight. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education is still at the hospital. The man who used pepper spray has been detained.

“The incident did not happen the way it is being exaggerated. All modalities were put in place to ensure the children enjoyed their day.”
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