Federal Government: No ethnic group may secede

Over the weekend, the federal government declared that it would not tolerate the division of the nation into separate regions.

Additionally, it clarified that secession would not be tolerated, stating that cohabitation among Nigerians is a requirement rather than a choice.

A few factions have been advocating for the freedom to withdraw from the Nigerian union, which was established in 1914 under the distinct protectorates of the North and South by Lord Lugard.
In 1960, Nigeria won its freedom from British colonial rule.

The civil war that raged in the nation between 1967 and January 1970 lasted nearly three years.
During a peace conference in Plateau State over the weekend, Minister of Defence Mohammed Abubakar reiterated the nation's unity.

The Federal Government will not consider any demand that could lead to division and disenchantment among Nigerians, according to Badaru.

Living together is therefore required; it is not an option.

The President's unwavering commitment to opposing separatist movements across the nation serves as evidence of this.

"My purpose in being here is to carry out my duties as the Minister of Defence, who is tasked with safeguarding our territory from both foreign and internal threats.

"Therefore, until the Federal Government and the Ministry of Defence deploy all resources to guarantee that our people go to sleep with their eyes closed, I will not give up."

"First and foremost, I must voice my disgust with the ongoing attacks and retaliations that have recently led to the loss of life and property, particularly in Jol and Sho in the Barkin Ladi and Riyom LGAs.

"Our security agencies on the Plateau, particularly 3 Division (Nigerian Army)/Operation Safe Heaven (OPSH), made every effort to ensure peaceful resolutions during any situations involving attacks on cattle or farms as well as cattle rustling, but these killings kept happening.

Jigawa State's previous governor, Badaru, added that the administration was extremely alarmed that anyone would attempt to ruin the current crop season.

He continued, saying, "I am especially grieved by the actions of certain dishonest people in certain localities who pledged to obstruct farming operations during the ongoing rainy season despite all efforts to resolve the security issues in your localities through diverse means.
Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president, supported community policing as a means of reducing national insecurity yesterday as well.

"Community policing is the best kind of security because everyone in the community knows their neighbours."

"That makes it very simple to identify the bad eggs," stated Obasanjo.

He called on the populace, traditional leaders, and all governmental levels to work together to overcome non-state actors who have long held sway over the nation.

Yesterday, the former president gave a speech in Bauchi, Bauchi State, to launch initiatives headed by Governor Bala Mohammed.

He also had a meeting with Rilwanu Adamu, the Emir of Bauchi.
According to Obasanjo, who disclosed that he nearly lost his hearing, many individuals are deaf without realising it until they seek medical attention.

He recalled that when someone spoke to him while he was overseas, his hearing was impaired.

Prior to the man asking for his consent to examine his ears, Obasanjo claimed he was adamant that there was nothing wrong with his ears.

"I had to ask the man to additionally check on my Chief Security Officer after my results were released. He remarked, "Surprisingly, I had a 25% hearing loss at the time, and he was more deaf than I was.

He claimed that the encounter inspired the founding of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, giving thousands of Nigerians the chance to undergo ear treatment and receive hearing aids.
The former president declared that he would begin the distribution of hearing aids to around 10,000 impoverished individuals in the Northeast, beginning in Bauchi, where 2,000 people would gain from the program.