The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has destroyed a notorious terrorist hideout at Arra in the Sambisa general area of Borno State. The airstrike was launched following a directive by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) to neutralise terrorists’ threats after a deadly ambush on troops in Borno State. NAF spokesperson, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame,…
The Nigerian Super Falcons have cemented their place as the dominant force in African women’s football after being officially crowned the CAF National Team of the Year for 2025 at a glittering awards ceremony celebrating excellence across the continent. The award serves as a crowning moment for a team whose resilience, flair and fighting spirit…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total sum of N2.094 trillion as revenue for the month of October to the Federal Government, states and Local Government Councils (LGCs). The allocation was announced at the FAAC meeting for November held on Wednesday in Abuja, according to a communiqué issued by the Office of…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is deeply disturbed by the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the killing of Brig.-Gen. Musa Uba alongside the vice principal of their school. Shettima delivered the message on Wednesday during a visit to Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, on the president’s directive. The visit followed Tuesday’s…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for stronger collaboration among election stakeholders to ensure informed and non-violent voter participation ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election scheduled for Feb. 21, 2026. FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mallam Aminu Idris, made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja during an implementation meeting on…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has clarified that the widespread killings and displacement in Nigeria’s North-West are driven by economic interests, not religion, dismissing claims of a coordinated genocide against Christians. In a detailed statement on Wednesday, Akume stressed that both Muslims and Christians have suffered equally from…
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has urged state governments to fully implement the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), stressing that the success of pension reforms depends on adoption at the sub-national level. Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, Director-General of PenCom, made the call on Wednesday in Benin during the Second Run of the 2025 Consultative Forum for States…
The InnoPower Africa Foundation has partnered with the ECOWAS Small Business Coalition (ESBC) to launch a Capacity Building and Training (CB&T) programme for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across West Africa. Founder of InnoPower Africa, Mr. Remy Chukwunyere, said the initiative aims to accelerate digital transformation and enhance the competitiveness of MSMEs in all…
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State on Wednesday said the security situation in the state has significantly improved, declaring that “the worst is over.” He made the remarks during a meeting with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu, in Maiduguri, noting that despite recent attacks, the security landscape has improved compared to…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Hussaini Isma’il, a senior leader of the terrorist group Boko Haram, and sentenced him to 20 years imprisonment. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on Tuesday, convicting Isma’il—popularly known as Maitangaran—on four counts brought by the Federal Government. While count one carries a 15-year term, counts two,…
