By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- In continuation of the ongoing operations code-named OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA, aimed at flushing out hibernating bandits and terrorist elements within its Area of Responsibility, troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intensified clearance operations across Taraba State. Acting...
Tom Chiahemen
Tanzania’s National Electoral Commission has declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of the country’s controversial general election, claiming an overwhelming 98% of the vote. However, the victory has been overshadowed by widespread protests and deadly clashes across major cities, as opposition parties accuse the government of orchestrating a...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to religious freedom, unity, and diversity, following recent comments from U.S. President Donald Trump that have drawn international attention. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria restated its determination to confront violent extremism...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- To curb kidnappings, killings, and other vices in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister of the FCT Nyesom Wike is expanding policing by erecting new police stations in rural and border communities. This is in fulfilment of his pledge to decentralise policing and bring safety...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a full investigation into serious allegations of extortion made by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Olabode Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips. The hip-hop artist has accused EFCC operatives of extorting a staggering sum of N10,000,000 (Ten Million Naira) from...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Supreme Court on Thursday, October 30, 2025 struck out a motion filed by socialite Fred Ajudua challenging its earlier judgment in the ongoing $1.043 million fraud case involving a Palestinian businessman, Zad Abu Zalaf. Ajudua, had before the apex court’s ruling, filed a notice to...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – Acting Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, Professor Otoabasi Akpan, has promised to deploy sports as a tool to improve the well-being of students and also address cultism and other social vices. Prof. Akpan made the pledge during the final of the 2025...
By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo – An agribusiness expert, Howard Usen has lauded the climate-smart initiative, describing it as a veritable platform that would ensure sustainable agriculture and boost food production in an all-year-round basis. The climate-smart village initiative was one of the major outcomes of the 4th agribusiness international...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has so far released ₦8.2 billion for the completion of the Kabala–Costain dualisation project, according to the Managing Director of the Kaduna State Roads Agency (KADRA), Dr Abdullahi Baba Ahmed. Speaking during an inspection of the project in Kaduna,...
United States President Donald Trump has officially labeled Nigeria a “country of particular concern” following reports of widespread attacks targeting Christians in the country. Trump made the announcement on Friday via his Truth Social account, a statement that was later shared on the White House’s X (formerly Twitter) page....
Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order stopping the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from monitoring or recognising the results of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) proposed national convention. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the PDP did not adhere to the statutory procedures...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it is appalled by the judgement of the Federal High Court Abuja, presided over by Honorable Justice Kolawole Omotosho today, describing it as an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process. Recalled that the Federal High Court in Abuja had restrained the...
Federal High Court in Abuja has turned down an application by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, seeking to stop the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding its forthcoming national convention. Lamido, through his counsel Jeph Njikonye, SAN, had filed an ex-parte motion requesting the court to issue an...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has approved a major redeployment of senior officers as part of a broad reorganisation aimed at boosting operational efficiency and reinforcing its command structure. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Director of Public Relations...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday submitted additional documents as evidence in the ongoing trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), and three others before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja. Dasuki is facing an amended 32-count charge that includes...
As parts of the world celebrated Halloween on Friday, many Nigerians took to social media to dismiss the event, describing it as foreign, spiritually unsettling, and culturally irrelevant to the nation’s traditions. A review of online conversations compiled by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) showed that most Nigerians...
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Friday inaugurated the President Bola Tinubu Support Group 2027 in Makurdi, Benue State. Senator Akume, represented by Senator Jacob Gyado at the event, commended the group’s Chief Convener and Coordinator, Mr. Mathias Byuan, for taking the initiative...
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has expressed strong faith in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s chances of securing re-election in 2027, urging the people of Kogi to demonstrate their appreciation for the President’s goodwill toward the state. Speaking on Friday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) Stakeholders’ Engagement held in...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday conducted promotional examination for junior workers under the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. About 450 junior staff participated in the computer based test examination at Ade-Ola International School, Kubwa – a suburb in...
Following its recently released half-year financials, Africa’s Global Bank – United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced its audited results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, where it recorded strong and impressive growth across all its key indicators. As in the first two quarters of the...