Dangote Raises the Alarm Over Petrol Smuggling to Neighbouring Countries
Business mogul, Aliko Dangote has expressed concern over the continued smuggling of petrol from Nigeria to neighbouring countries, warning that the practice threatens domestic fuel supply despite the country’s growing refining capacity. Dangote, speaking on operations at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, highlighted the large price differential between Nigeria and neighbouring states as a major […]
NAF Hails Pilots’ Bravery After Alpha Jet Crash in Niger State
The Nigerian Air Force has praised the courage and quick thinking of two Alpha Jet pilots who safely ejected after their aircraft encountered a serious in-flight emergency and crashed in Niger State. The incident occurred during a routine post-inspection functional check flight at NAF Base Kainji, where the jet reportedly developed a sudden malfunction […]
Election Results Destroyed in Guinea-Bissau Coup, Opposition Claims Victory
Guinea-Bissau’s electoral commission has announced that it is unable to declare the winner of the recent presidential election after the country experienced a military coup, which reportedly led to the destruction of official election results. The coup, which took place shortly after the vote, has thrown the West African nation into political uncertainty. Authorities […]
Lagos Government to Establish New Regulatory Agency for Private Healthcare Facilities
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish a new regulatory agency dedicated to monitoring private healthcare facilities across the state, in a move officials say will strengthen patient safety and close gaps within the current oversight system. The initiative, revealed on Monday by senior health officials, is part of a broader effort […]
Police Uncover Suspected Illegal Mortuary Linked to Organ-Harvesting Ring in Imo State
The Imo State Police Command has uncovered a suspected organ-harvesting operation in Ngor Okpalla Local Government Area, where officers discovered an unregistered and abandoned mortuary containing a large number of decomposed bodies. The facility, situated deep within an isolated bush path, was raided after the police received credible intelligence about suspicious activities believed to […]
Gov. Hyacinth Alia Receives U.S. Congressional Delegation, Seeks Stronger Support on Security and Humanitarian Crisis
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Tuesday hosted members of the United States Congress who visited Makurdi on a diplomatic mission to assess the state’s security and humanitarian situation. The visiting delegation, received at the Benue State Government House, held a closed-door meeting with Governor Alia, during which discussions centered on the […]
NSA Ribadu Hosts U.S. Congressional Delegation in Abuja, Strengthens Bilateral Security Cooperation
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Sunday met with a delegation from the United States Congress in Abuja, marking another step in the ongoing security consultations between both countries. The high-level meeting, held at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), follows earlier engagements in Washington, D.C., where Nigerian and U.S. […]
Nigeria Deploys Fighter Jets to Benin Republic as Alleged Coup Triggers Regional Security Concerns
Nigeria has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic amid rising tensions following reports of a military coup that allegedly ousted President Patrice Talon on Sunday, multiple security sources confirmed. The aircraft, which reportedly departed from Lagos, were seen conducting aerial surveillance within Benin Republic’s airspace as Nigeria moved quickly to assess the fast-unfolding […]
Macron Pledges France’s Support to Nigeria Amid Rising Terrorism Threats
French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s solidarity with Nigeria as the country continues to grapple with escalating security challenges, particularly persistent terrorist activities in its northern regions. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, Macron said he spoke directly with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, pledging to deepen cooperation with Nigerian authorities and […]
Army Suspends Officer Retirements Over Nationwide Security Emergency
The Nigerian Army has placed an immediate and indefinite suspension on both statutory and voluntary retirements for selected categories of officers, a decision taken as the military intensifies efforts to stabilise the country following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a nationwide security emergency. The directive, issued through an internal communication from the Military […]