The northern gaze on Nuhu Ribadu: Security, politics, and the weight of expectation, By Crispin Oduobuk (opens original article in a new tab)

Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria's National Security Adviser, is under scrutiny for his effectiveness in addressing northern insecurity, with northern media and political elites debating his approach and the need for measurable results.

• Nuhu Ribadu, Nigeria's National Security Adviser, faces scrutiny over his effectiveness in addressing northern insecurity despite his past anti-corruption efforts.
• Northern media and political elite debate whether Ribadu's security approach is coherent or constrained by political realities under President Bola Tinubu.
• Trust publications present a balanced view of Ribadu, highlighting both his potential and the need for measurable security improvements in northern regions.