Civil society groups in Nigeria have urged citizens to avoid rhetoric capable of deepening religious and tribal divisions, following mounting debate over alleged remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump threatening military action against Nigeria over claims of Christian killings. The Centre for Public Accountability, together with a coalition of civic organisations, issued the warning…
Authorities in Abuja have refuted claims that Naval Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima was the target of an attack, insisting the incident reported in some media outlets was merely a routine police stop. The clarification was issued on Monday by SP Josephine Adeh, spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, who criticised the reports as…
President Bola Tinubu, through Vice President Kashim Shettima, has extended condolences to the family of former President Shehu Shagari following the death of his wife, Hajiya Sutura Shehu Shagari. Describing her passing as a significant national loss, President Tinubu noted that Hajiya Sutura’s life exemplified humility, service, and dedication. Vice President Shettima, who represented the…
President Bola Tinubu has launched a renewed grassroots initiative to stabilise Plateau State, sending a senior aide to engage with religious, ethnic and community groups in an effort to rebuild trust and strengthen intercommunal harmony. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said in a statement on Sunday that Dr Abiodun Essiet, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has called on Nigerian editors to be catalysts for democracy, national cohesion, and electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Delivering the keynote address at the 2025 All Nigerian Editors Conference (ANEC) in Abuja, Uzodimma said editors wield immense power to shape public opinion and sustain the nation’s…
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has petitioned the Court of Appeal in Abuja to halt proceedings in his terrorism trial at the Federal High Court, presided over by Justice James Omotosho, scheduled for November 20, 2025. Kanu, representing himself, argued that the charges—based on the Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act, 2013…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led a Federal Government delegation to console the Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Dayyabatu Lawal. The delegation included the Ministers of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, and State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari, along with other dignitaries. On…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, on Tuesday received officials from the Turkish Embassy in Nigeria, led by Ambassador Mehmet Poroy, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Defence in Abuja. According to a statement by the Minister’s Personal Assistant on Media, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, the discussions centred on enhancing…
Nigeria’s federal government has invested approximately $801 million in military hardware from the United States since President Bola Tinubu took office, marking one of the country’s largest arms procurement drives in recent years, according to the Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI). IMPI Chairman Dr Omoniyi Akinsiju said in a policy briefing that the acquisitions,…
The Eredo Local Council has upgraded 168 roads and built eight solar-powered boreholes across its communities to improve living standards. The Chairman, Mr. Monsuru Akinloye, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the projects benefitted communities including Odo-Egiri, Ilara, Ibonwon, Odogbawojo, Imokun, and Odomola. “This upgrading will ease vehicular movement and open up rural…
