Ribadu underscored the government’s commitment to youth empowerment and education to prevent radicalisation and combat the appeal of extremist ideologies. Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA), says President Bola Tinubu’s astute approach and proactive strides in addressing the country’s security challenges are yielding positive results. Ribadu made the observation on Thursday while delivering a paper at a pre-convocation lecture of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. He said Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” offers a comprehensive framework to tackle insecurity. In the paper titled: “Navigating the Maze: Addressing Multi-Dimensional Insecurity Challenges in Northern Nigeria”, the NSA described the development as a stance for an inclusive government. “The agenda encompasses bolstering security forces, implementing community-based security initiatives, promoting socio-economic development and fostering inter-communal dialogue,” he explained. Ribadu highlighted
EFCC warns that it will henceforth not tolerate any attempt by anyone to obstruct its operations. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned members of the public against obstruction of its operations, saying it is a criminal offence. EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale in a statement on Thursday said: "It is a criminal offence to obstruct the commission’s officers from carrying out their lawful duties.” The warning is sequel to media reports that the embattled former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello , was whisked away from his Abuja residence by his successor, Governor Usman Ododo , following attempts by the commission to arrest and prosecute him for alleged ₦80.2 billion money laundering. Oyewale said Section 38(2) of the EFCC Establishment Act makes it an offence to prevent officers of the commission from carrying out their lawful duties. Culprits risk a jail term of not less than five years. "This warning becomes necessary against the background of the in