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Insecurity And The Option Of Self-Defence

Global UpfrontJun 7, 2025June 7, 20250

By Major General Johnson Olawumi (rtd) Sometimes in March 2018, one of Nigeria’s most respected military generals and a former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant

Rationale For Self-Defence

Global UpfrontMay 1, 2025May 1, 20250

With Nigeria’s inadequate security, terrorised citizens should be fully authorised to protect themselves reasonably, argues Monday Philips Ekpe “I once asked you to rise and defend

Weaponising Citizens Is Key To Anarchy

Global UpfrontApr 29, 2025April 29, 20250

Daily Trust Editorial, Tuesday April 29, 2025 In recent times, prominent Nigerians, including retired generals and senior government officials, have called on citizens to arm

Nigerian Killings: Is Enough Not Enough?

Global UpfrontApr 27, 2025April 27, 20250

By Tonnie Iredia From 2009 when insurgency reared its ugly head in the Northeast of Nigeria till today, it has been killings, killings and killings

Insecurity: The Fuss And Force Of Self-defence

Global UpfrontApr 22, 2025April 22, 20250

By Zainab Suleiman Okino When the Director-General of the Department of State Security (DSS), Adeola Ajayi advocated for self-help and communal approach to insecurity and

Self-Defence Will Cause Anarchy, Jigawa Governor Counters General Danjuma

Global UpfrontApr 22, 2025April 22, 20250

Amid rising insecurity in parts of Nigeria, Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has cautioned against calls for self-defence, warning that such a move could

Insecurity: General TY Danjuma Again Charges Nigerians To Defend Themselves Against Armed Herdsmen, Bandits, Other Invaders

Global UpfrontApr 20, 2025April 20, 20250

Former Minister of Defence, Lieutenant General Theophilus Yakubu (TY) Danjuma (rtd), has renewed his call for Nigerians to take proactive steps in defending themselves, warning

Self-Defence: Arm, Defend Yourselves As Nigeria Is Under Siege, SMBLF Tells Nigerians

Global UpfrontApr 19, 2025April 19, 20250

The Southern and Middle-Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) on Friday called on Nigerians to stop their lethargy and rise up and defend their lives and territories

“We Failed You… Please Forgive Us,” Governor Mutfwang Begs Plateau Communities, Says They Must Rise To Defend Themselves

Global UpfrontApr 16, 2025April 16, 20250

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has admitted that the government has consistently failed to protect the people of the State from being attacked by terrorists.

Sudan’s War Isn’t Nearly Over – Armed Civilian Groups Are Rising

Global UpfrontApr 14, 2025April 14, 20250

By Mohamed Saad Sudan’s war, now entering its third year, has taken another unexpected turn. In March 2025, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), also known