Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has urged Speakers of State Houses of Assembly to champion the ongoing constitutional review process, describing their support as vital to the success of proposed reforms. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on the Review of the Constitution, made the call on Monday at a…
The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has described the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu as courageous steps aimed at securing Nigeria’s future and delivering shared prosperity. Momoh made the remarks on Monday while delivering the 55th Founder’s Day Lecture of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on the theme, “Reforms for a Shared…
The Federal Government says it has secured stronger security cooperation with the United States following meetings aimed at addressing growing insecurity and mass abductions in parts of Nigeria. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed on Monday that the U.S. government had promised increased intelligence assistance, quicker processing of defence procurement requests and potential access to excess…
Dharmendra, one of Bollywood’s most recognisable leading men and a defining action star for generations, has died at his Mumbai residence aged 89, local media announced on Monday. The actor had been unwell for several weeks and died at home surrounded by family, reports said. Although his family has not released an official statement, a…
The Bauchi State Government’s decision to close schools at all levels has sparked debate among parents and teachers, with opinions divided over whether the move will protect pupils or disrupt learning unnecessarily. The directive, issued on Sunday, shut down public and private basic, secondary and tertiary institutions amid worsening attacks on schools in northern Nigeria….
Operations at the University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan have largely ceased as the strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) enters its second week. The industrial action, which began on 17 November, is the result of long-standing demands for an upward review of the Consolidated Health Salary Scale (CONHESS) to mirror the increase…
The Bauchi State Government has suspended academic activities across all educational institutions in the state as insecurity continues to spread in Nigeria’s northern region. The directive, issued through a statement from education ministry spokesperson Jalaludeen Usman, takes immediate effect and applies to all primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, including federal and privately run schools. According…
Nigeria’s military says its forces have increased pressure on armed groups responsible for the abduction of schoolchildren in the country’s north, destroying terrorist hideouts and pursuing kidnappers across vast forest corridors. A senior army source confirmed to NAN that units operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have eliminated several militants over the past day and are…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs) across Nigeria, directing that they refocus on core policing duties. The presidential directive, announced by spokesman Bayo Onanuga, was issued during a security meeting on Sunday in Abuja attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Chief…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a stern warning to perpetrators of attacks, kidnappings, and other threats to national security, declaring that his administration will ensure they face the full weight of the law. The announcement came during an extended security briefing at the State House, Abuja, where the President received updates from top defence…
