The Defence Headquarters has announced that 200 United States troops will be deployed to Nigeria in a non-combat, advisory capacity at the invitation of the Federal Government. Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, said the deployment follows recommendations made by the US–Nigeria Joint Working Group and is intended to strengthen technical and training…
A political movement in Nigeria has reacted with surprise to a proposed United States bill that calls for sanctions against individuals and organisations accused of religious freedom violations. The Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, introduced by Congressman Riley Moore and co-sponsored by Congressman Chris Smith, proposes visa bans and asset freezes for…
Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff has reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to constitutional order, warning that any personnel involved in attempts to overthrow the democratic government will be prosecuted. Air Marshal Sunday Aneke delivered the warning on Wednesday at a high-level strategy session with commanders at the Nigerian Air Force headquarters in Abuja. His remarks…
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Amb. Ismail Yusuf as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). The nomination is subject to Senate confirmation, in line with Section 3(2) of the NAHCON Act, 2006. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, in…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as a testament to the return of stability and normalcy in Kebbi State and across the country. Speaking at the grand finale of the festival in Argungu, the President pledged sustained Federal Government support for tourism, agriculture, food security, and…
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will continue to develop critical infrastructureand partner state governments in theSouth-East to advance the region’s strategic interests. Mr Tinubu said this on Friday night at a public lecture titled, “Leading Nigeria Forward: Strategies for Security and National Cohesion,” organised by the Abia State Government. The event was…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Suburban Broadband Ltd and Akida Hills Ltd for the development of Jabi Lake as a recreational hub in the FCT. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, said during signing of the MoU in Abuja on Friday, that Abuja was a fast-developing city and a…
By Our Reporter The Former Director General, National Productivity Center,NPC ,Dr Kashim Akor NPOM, FNIM has asked the people of Kogi state and the country at large to return to full scale farming as panacea to Nigeria economic downturn. He made the remarks in Ankpa town on Saturday during the distribution of free Fertilizers…
By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto The whistle blowing policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria launched in December 2016 during late President Muhammadu Buhari with the aim of exposing corruption has so far enabled the country to recover over 800 billion naira looted fund since inception, Dr Doris Uzoka Anite has disclosed. Dr. Uzoka who…
The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI), has condemned what it described as “reckless and unfounded” allegations made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. El-Rufai, in a statement during a chat with DCL Hausa, reportedly accused Ribadu of ordering arrests without proper investigation and interfering in judicial…
The Odua People’s Assembly (OPA), has criticised former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over what it described as unsubstantiated allegations against the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. The group recalled that El-Rufai, during a recent interview with DCL Hausa, reportedly claimed that Ribadu “just picks his phone and calls any security outfit to…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has disowned a purported membership drive allegedly initiated by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other coalition members. The party urged its members to remain vigilant and report any unauthorized membership registration or related activities to the appropriate authorities. In a statement issued by the party’s Director of Media and…
The Defence Headquarters has announced that 200 United States troops will be deployed to Nigeria in a non-combat, advisory capacity at the invitation of the Federal Government. Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, said the deployment follows recommendations made by the US–Nigeria Joint Working Group and is intended to strengthen technical and training…
A political movement in Nigeria has reacted with surprise to a proposed United States bill that calls for sanctions against individuals and organisations accused of religious freedom violations. The Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, introduced by Congressman Riley Moore and co-sponsored by Congressman Chris Smith, proposes visa bans and asset freezes for…
