Tinubu Condemns Plateau, Kaduna Attacks, Orders Security Response
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has condemned the recent attacks in Plateau and Kaduna states, calling the perpetrators “heartless cowards.” In a statement issued on Tuesday through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president said: “Anyone who will sneak under the cover of the night and kill defenceless citizens as done in […]
Tinubu Seeks Approval for $6bn External Loans Amid Rising Debt Concerns
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has asked the National Assembly to approve external borrowing totalling six billion dollars to support government spending and infrastructure projects. The request was conveyed in two separate letters addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and presented during plenary on Tuesday. In one of the letters, the president sought approval for a […]
Edo APC Vows Resistance Of Imposed LG Chairmanship Candidate, Seeks Leadership Interventions
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A group on the platform of Ovia South-West Concerned Stakeholders in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State has vowed to resist any attempt to impose a chairmanship candidate on the people of the local government area in the forthcoming local government elections. The group who made the vow in an […]
Tinubu Reshuffles Key Agencies, Appoints CAC Chairman, NPC Commissioners
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has appointed a new chairman for the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and nominated seven commissioners for the National Population Commission (NPC). In a statement released on Monday, the presidency announced that Ibrahim Ida, a former senator representing Katsina Central, will serve as the new chairman of the CAC. Mr Ida has […]
Trump Threatens Iran’s Infrastructure as Conflict Escalates
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran’s critical infrastructure could be targeted if ongoing efforts to reach a peace agreement fail. Speaking on Monday, According to BBC news, Mr Trump said key facilities, including oil installations and water infrastructure such as desalination plants, could be struck if negotiations do not produce results “shortly.” The […]
NEMA Facilitates Safe Return of Nigerians From Niger Republic
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 522 Nigerians who were stranded in Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic, as part of ongoing voluntary repatriation efforts. The returnees arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport on Sunday evening, transported in 12 buses. The group included 267 men, 101 women, 82 boys, and 72 girls […]
Spain Bars US Military From Using Airspace for Iran Operations
Spain has blocked United States military aircraft from using its airspace in operations against Iran, officials confirmed on Monday. Speaking to reporters, according to Reuter news media, Defence Minister Margarita Robles said the decision was made clear to the US from the start. “We don’t authorize either the use of military bases or the use […]
Otti Urges Christians to Engage in Politics Ahead of Elections
The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has called on Christians to take a more active role in politics, urging them to register and vote in upcoming elections. Speaking at a church event in Aba on Sunday, Mr Otti said many believers have traditionally avoided politics, a stance he linked to teachings he received growing […]
NDLEA Seizes Drugs Concealed in Stockfish, Makes Multiple Arrests Nationwide
Nigeria’s anti-drug agency has reported a series of major seizures and arrests, including the discovery of cocaine hidden inside imported stockfish in Lagos. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said the operation followed intelligence on a cross-border trafficking network involved in smuggling illicit substances to international destinations. In a statement on Sunday, the agency’s […]
2027 Elections: APC ‘Unsettled’ Despite Majority, Says ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over what it describes as “unwarranted anxiety” within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite the party controlling 31 states and holding nearly 90 percent of seats in the National Assembly. Speaking during a televised interview, the ADC’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the ruling party’s […]