Here is a roundup of some Nigerian newspaper headlines with our advocacy calls.

1. ‘Suspension: ‘This injustice will not be sustained’ — Natasha to Senate’ – Vanguard

Senator Natasha Akpabio-Uduaghan, who dared to speak out against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has been rewarded for her bravery with a six-month suspension and zero salary.

Our Take: The Nigerian Senate should reinstate Senator Uduaghan and conduct an independent investigation into her allegations.

2. ‘Nigeria ranks sixth in global terrorism index, 565 killed in 2024’ – Punch

Congratulations, Nigeria! We’ve outdone ourselves again by climbing from eighth to sixth place on the 2025 Global Terrorism Index. At this rate, we might just grab the top spot soon. While other nations strive for progress in healthcare, education, and economic development, we are setting records in the blood-soaked Olympics of insecurity.

Our Take: Nigerians are tired of condolence messages and recycled excuses. Where is the accountability for billions allocated to security? Where is the urgency in tackling the root causes of terrorism.

3. ‘Police Bust Pakistani Kidnap Gang In Lagos, Rescue Victim’ – Daily Trust

This time, our special guests are two Pakistanis, reportedly in the lucrative business of human abduction. Kidnapping for ransom? In Lagos? Imagine coming all the way from Pakistan just to join Nigeria’s most thriving underground industry!

Our Take: The Immigration Service should implement stricter immigration monitoring. Nigeria is not an open market for criminals. Also, the Lagos State government should work with immigration services to profile and track foreign visitors engaging in illegal activities.

The government should also increase community policing and intelligence sharing to prevent crimes before they happen.