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Kwara Killings: Nigeria has descended into killing field – Atiku

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the reported massacres in parts of Kwara, Katsina and Benue states, describing them as a grim indication that Nigeria has become a “killing field.”

In a statement, Atiku said the scale and frequency of the attacks reflect a catastrophic failure of the state to protect its citizens, particularly the most vulnerable.

Atiku criticized what he termed routine condemnations issued after mass burials, insisting that such responses are no longer acceptable.

According to him, security efforts must shift from being reactive to proactive, deliberate and preventive.

He warned that communities repeatedly targeted by attackers should not be left as open hunting grounds for criminals.

Expressing deep pain over the killings, the former vice president called on the Federal Government, state authorities and local communities to act decisively and in unity to halt the violence.

He stressed that the killing of even one Nigerian constitutes an unforgivable failure of governance.

Posting on X, Atiku wrote: “The reported massacres in parts of Kwara, Katsina and Benue are a damning confirmation that Nigeria has descended into a killing field.

” NThe scale and frequency of these attacks expose a catastrophic failure of the state to protect the lives of its citizens, especially the most vulnerable.

“Empty condemnations after mass burials are no longer acceptable. Security must be proactive, deliberate and preventive, not reactive. Communities repeatedly attacked must not be left as open hunting grounds for criminals.

“I am deeply pained by these killings. I call on the Federal Government, states and communities to act decisively and in concert to end this bloodletting.

“The murder of even one Nigerian is an unforgivable failure. -AA”

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Electoral Act: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi hold joint press conference

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February 27, 2026

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Leaders of main opposition political parties in Nigeria are set to address a joint news conference in Abuja on the amendment to the Electoral Act 2026 and other related matters.

Present at the joint news conference, themed “Urgent call to save Nigeria’s democracy,” are former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.

Also present included former ministers Rauf Aregbesola and Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Cross River State, Liyel Imoke, and the the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark.

Others were the National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Ahmed Ajuji, Dino Melaye and Yunusa Tanko.

The National Assembly on February 17, 2026, passed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill.

The amendment came amid intense public debate over the electronic transmission of election results in real time.

The harmonised report of the bill, including the contentious Section 60(3), was passed by both chambers of the National Assembly, while it was signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on February 18.

The news conference held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

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Tinubu approves reconstruction of three federal roads

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February 27, 2026

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate reconstruction of three federal roads in Niger State and the extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road to connect with the East–West Road in Rivers State.

The president gave the approval during a meeting with the Minister of Works, David Umahi.

The three road projects in Niger State are expected to be reconstructed using reinforced concrete pavement to ensure durability and long-term value

They include; Mokwa–Bida Road (120km); Mokwa–Makeri Road (63km) and Bida–Labata Road (123.5km).

The extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road to connect with the East–West Road, the project will be executed on a dual carriageway capacity.

It is also expected to get constructed with concrete pavement, and equipped with solar-powered street lighting.

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