Abuja – Nigeria’s newly appointed Service Chiefs have appealed to the Federal Government for adequate funding to combat rising insecurity across the country, Vanguard reports. The call comes amid growing concerns over Boko Haram attacks and other security threats targeting both Christians and Muslims, according to the Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris.

During a recent briefing, the Service Chiefs emphasized the need for better resources and support to safeguard lives and protect national interests, underscoring the urgency of a coordinated approach to Nigeria’s persistent security challenges.

In politics, indigenes of Onitsha have publicly expressed support for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s re-election bid, waving flags and demonstrating community backing, Vanguard notes.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has faced criticism over its handling of the presidential pardon list. The Guardian reports that the government backtracked on the initial list, raising questions among Nigerians about the selection process. The Nation further reveals that 55 individuals were removed from the pardon list, while 120 others remain beneficiaries of presidential clemency. President Bola Tinubu notably excluded convicts of kidnapping, drug offenses, and firearms-related crimes from the pardon.

Adding to the controversies, The Punch reports that military investigations uncovered the alleged disbursement of N45 billion through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to certain individuals and soldiers, reportedly linked to a plan to overthrow the President.

Observers say these developments highlight the intertwined challenges of security, governance, and accountability in Nigeria, as the nation navigates complex political and social pressures ahead of the 2027 general elections.