Former Minister of Defence, Retired General TY Danjuma, has renewed his call for Nigerians to take proactive steps in defending themselves, warning that the country’s security crisis cannot be resolved by the government alone. Speaking during an Easter gathering held in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State to appreciate his staff, partners, and affiliated companies, Danjuma stressed that the rising tide of violence from bandits and terrorists demands a collective response. “If our people do not stand up and defend themselves, bandits and terrorists will take over our society,” Danjuma warned, urging citizens to adopt self-defence measures as a…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has likened social media to a "terrorist organisation," calling for decisive action against its role in spreading misinformation. His remarks come amid repeated efforts by the Nigerian government, particularly the National Assembly, to impose stricter controls—and even criminal penalties—on social media usage. Speaking on Tuesday at the seventh executive committee meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council in Maiduguri, the Sultan warned that fabricated stories circulating online could worsen Nigeria’s fragile security situation. "What happened has happened. It can’t come and be through social media. That’s one terrorist organisation…social media. Social media is…