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By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has officially condemned the arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique. NiDCOM Chairperson Abike Dabiri-Erewa described the mass arrest as unacceptable and distasteful, particularly because the individuals were allegedly detained without any formal charges. Reports indicate that the victims were singled […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is considering a broad reform of welfare packages for Nigeria’s military and security personnel, including a review of salaries and allowances as well as new education support initiatives for families of fallen soldiers. The proposal gained traction following advocacy efforts led by Bamidele Atoyebi, convener of the BAT Ideological Group, who […]
The Nigeria Police Force has trained 56 officers and approved the establishment of new counterterrorism operational bases in Adamawa, Cross River and Ogun states as part of efforts to reinforce the country’s security architecture and improve responses to emerging threats. The training programme, designed for personnel of the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU), was conducted in […]
Turkey is considering deploying F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as part of measures to strengthen security on the island following a recent drone strike, a source in the Turkish defence ministry has said. The source said authorities in Turkey are undertaking phased planning to safeguard the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), a self-declared […]
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports claiming that more than 40 soldiers were killed during recent terrorist attacks in parts of Borno State, describing the report as misleading and based on unverified sources. In a statement issued on Saturday by Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, the Army said the […]
A Federal Government investigative panel has confirmed allegations that the immediate past Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, forged his degree certificate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). The findings were contained in a report submitted to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, in December 2025 following an inquiry triggered by a […]
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has attributed the persistent electricity supply challenges within its franchise areas to gas supply shortages and operational constraints affecting the national power grid. In a statement addressing the situation, the company apologised to customers for the disruption caused by unstable electricity supply and appealed for patience while efforts are […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of his Deputy Chief of Staff (Legislative), Dunkwu Chamberlain Nnamdi. Abbas described the development as shocking and devastating, noting that the late aide died in active service to the country. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has partnered with Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, to provide practical media training for students of the institution’s Mass Communication Department. The initiative is designed to strengthen students’ professional skills and expose them to real-life journalism practice beyond theoretical classroom instruction. Under the arrangement, 300-level and final-year […]
The Lagos State Government has warned actress and philanthropist, Sarah Martins to stop cooking and distributing food on public streets in the state or risk arrest and prosecution. The warning was issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a statement shared on X. Wahab said while the government […]
