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CSO Canvass Support for the Military as Terrorists Attack Presidential Guards in Abuja
…says Nigerians have a role to play in ending insecurity
A Coalition of Civil Society Organization (CSO),
Conference of Civil Society for Peace, Security and National Development and Northern Youth Network have expressed solidarity with Nigerians and the Nigerian Army over the ambush on the Presidential Guards Brigade was deployed to guard the Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja earlier in the week.
In a press release jointly signed by the duo of Dr Adamu Muhammad and Hon. Mike Msuaan, the National Convener and Executive Director respectively, the group condoled with the federal government and the families that lost their loved ones in the tragic attack, but added that, instead of blaming the government for insecurity, we must accept that security is everybody’s business and join hands with the government to end insecurity.
“While we condole with the families of the slain officers and men of the Nigerian military, it is important to note that security is everyone’s business. Blaming the federal government without providing the intelligence is counter productive. As at the time of the attack, there were people in that area that knew or suspected strange movement around the hideouts of these terrorists. Credible intelligence would have helped the Army complete their mission without casualties”, the statement submitted.
The CSO observed that, the proliferation of arms and insecurity in the country as well as daring attacks even on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are sponsored acts by opposition politicians and those who have no value for human life, insisting that it is not possible for a group of illiterates to acquire arms and terrorize the country without getting help from highly placed Nigerians with wealth and connections.
“It is no longer news that selfish and diabolic Nigerians from the camp of the opposition and some heartless individuals have turned the security situation in the country into a business by kidnapping and taking ransom payments. The betrayers and perpetrators of this devilish act must repent now or know that their day of reckoning is close at hand”, the statement warned.
The CSO while acknowledging the massive expenditure in hardware and software by the military towards ending insecurity in the country, urged authorities to invest more in Unarmed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and drones of different capabilities to thwart the enemies of State and their sponsors.
“We commend the federal government of President Muhammadu Buhari for his support towards the purchase and deployment of the best gadgets and ammunition to prosecute the war against terror. However, more can be done in the area of drone deployment and satellite technology to monitor the movement of terrorists and bombard their hideouts with minimal casualties. The Nigerian military is rated the best in Africa and must not be seen as a weak force on the home front”, the statement added.
Similarly, the CSO urged journalists and media houses to be positive in their reportage of terrorists attacks in the country, noting that sensational and inflammatory news stories do not serve the interest of the nation but only embolden the terrorists and their sponsors. Giving a balanced report of events will help Nigerians understand government’s efforts and the need to cooperate with the security agencies.
Speaking on the issue of exchange rates and the crash of the Naira in the parallel market, the CSO blamed the desperate politicians scrambling to buy up the dollar for the 2023 general elections. The group stated further that many politicians are changing the naira into dollars to hoard monies ahead of the next political dispensation.
“We want to appeal to journalists and media houses to avoid sensational and one sided reports especially in covering security breaches in the country. It’s rather very unfortunate that little or nothing is reported about the successes of the military and other security forces. The media should rather be an unbiased partner and advocate of security and not a harbinger of negative rhetorics”, the statement concluded.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain the status quo in a dispute over the party’s candidates emerging from the Benue State APC primaries for the 2027 general election.
The order was made on Thursday by Justice Inyang Ekwo during proceedings in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1429/2026, filed by Engr. Sesugh Akaagba and other aggrieved APC candidates from Benue State against the APC and INEC.
The plaintiffs had, through an ex parte motion filed on July 5, 2026, sought six interim reliefs, including an order restraining the APC from substituting its validly nominated candidates in Benue State through its June 29, 2026 correspondence, or any subsequent communication, to INEC, pending determination of the substantive suit.
They also sought an order compelling the APC to immediately transmit to INEC the names of candidates validly nominated during the primaries monitored by the electoral commission.
When the matter first came up on July 8, 2026, the court declined to grant the interim application immediately, directing both APC and INEC to appear and respond before any decision was taken. The matter was adjourned to July 16.
At Thursday’s proceedings, counsel representing the APC and INEC were present in court, while the plaintiffs were represented by Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, alongside his legal team.
In his ruling, Justice Ekwo held that since issues had been joined by the parties particularly with INEC now before the court, the defendants were required by law to preserve the subject matter of the litigation pending determination of the substantive suit.
When counsel to the plaintiffs urged the court to caution APC and INEC against taking any further action that could affect the disputed list of candidates, the judge responded that it was “not a matter of advice but of law,” stressing that the defendants were bound to maintain the status quo.
The court consequently restrained APC and INEC from taking any action capable of altering the disputed list of candidates pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.
The defendants did not object to the restraining order.
At the commencement of proceedings, the court noted that all parties had voluntarily submitted to its jurisdiction by duly filing and exchanging their respective processes.
It held that there was no procedural or jurisdictional impediment to the expeditious determination of the substantive action, and directed that the matter be heard without further delay.
In furtherance of the objective of preserving the res and safeguarding the efficacy of the judicial process, the court ordered all parties to maintain the status quo pending the hearing and final determination of the substantive suit, restraining any act or omission capable of prejudicing the rights of the parties or rendering the proceedings nugatory.
The court further directed that INEC be served forthwith with the originating and all consequential processes.
The effect of the subsisting order is that INEC is restrained from tampering with the existing list of candidates pending final determination of the suit, and from receiving, recognising, or acting upon any purported substituted list of National Assembly candidates from Benue State submitted by the APC.
The matter was adjourned to July 21, 2026, for hearing of the substantive suit.
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and former First Lady Patience Ibifaka Jonathan recently celebrated a significant family milestone as they attended the graduation ceremony of their son, Ariara Goodluck Jonathan, at Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom.
The proud parents joined family members and well-wishers to witness Ariara receive his degree, marking the successful completion of his academic programme. The occasion was filled with joy as the Jonathan family commemorated the achievement, highlighting the importance they place on education and personal development.
The graduation ceremony attracted warm congratulatory messages from friends, associates, and admirers, who wished the graduate continued success in his future endeavours.
The Following names joined the political family of Sen. Dr. George Akume today after leaving the sinking Alia ship .
Under the leadership of Barr. Emmanuel Jime .
The are ;
Chief Nelson Alapa
Douglas pepe SAN senatorial Aspirant zone A,
Engr Peter Ashiekaa
QS Clement Beetseh
Former commissioners
Joy Luga
Ann itodo
Barr martins Shaagee
Miss Dorcas
Prof Usar Joseh
Prof Cephas Tushima
Chief Patrick Idoko
Hon Patience Akor
Hon Fred Idoko
Hon Lawrence Ekpo Onoja Jnr
Hon Andrew Abah
Hon Agbo Innocent Ikwumonu
Hon Simon Omachoko
Hon David Egboja
Dr John Garba
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