Peter Obi, former presidential candidate and influential political figure, has raised concerns over the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, specifically bringing out the increasing cases of kidnapping and killings across the nation.

In a statement shared on his X handle, he decried the alarming frequency of these crimes and called for immediate action to address the menace.

Obi expressed deep worry over how this wave of insecurity has affected every aspect of national life.

He picked examples from the agricultural sector, where farmers are forced off their farmlands by threats of violence, to the educational and health sectors, where teachers, lecturers, and healthcare workers are becoming frequent targets of kidnappers.

In one of the most recent incidents, the Manager of the College of Nursing Sciences in Ihiala, Anambra State, was brutally killed.

This tragic event was followed by the kidnapping of two Reverend Sisters, both key contributors to the education sector.

One is a school principal, while the other is a teacher.

The former governor also questioned the extent of the problem, asking how many cases go unreported if the reported ones are already so overwhelming.

He urged the government to deploy all available resources to combat insecurity, rescue those in captivity, and restore peace in affected areas.

Additionally, he made a heartfelt appeal to the perpetrators, urging them to abandon their criminal activities and adopt peaceful ways of life.

“Nothing justifies these kidnappings and killings. We must not burn down our only nation with terror and violence,” Obi stated.

Wildfire erupts in Los Angeles causing evacuation in certain neighbourhood counties. The fire stared out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday and approached the landmark Hollywood sign.

Many people including celebrities lost their home due to the fire and others had to evacuate before the fire reaches them. It was reported that 5 people died due to the fire and more than 137,00o people have evacuated their homes.

The fire fighters and the government are trying to manage the fire however due to the high winds and dry weather the fire keeps spreading.

The fire has destroyed many buildings including museums, schools, homes, pet shelters and many more. The government are still responding to the calls and trying to deal with fire to prevent more damages.

The Lagos State Special Offences Court has rejected an application filed by Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, challenging the court’s authority to handle the fraud charges brought against him.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is accusing Emefiele and his co-defendant, Henry Omoile, of misappropriating $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion.

In his ruling, Justice Rahman Oshodi confirmed the court’s jurisdiction to proceed with the case.

However, he dismissed four out of the 26 charges due to a lack of jurisdiction.

Addressing the territorial jurisdiction issue raised in some counts, the judge stated, “The objection to the court’s territorial jurisdiction over counts eight to 26 is dismissed.

The prosecution has shown a sufficient link to Lagos in this matter.”

The case has been adjourned to February 24, 2025, for the continuation of trial.