Nigeria has commended Finland for convicting Simon Ekpa, a self-styled pro-Biafra campaigner, sentencing him to six years in prison for incitement to violence and terrorism financing. In a statement on Monday, Information Minister Mohammed Idris said the verdict was a victory for the countless Nigerians affected by years of bloodshed linked to Ekpa’s activities. He…
Residents of Gummi Local Government Area in Zamfara State have condemned Governor Dauda Lawal Dare over what they describe as his government’s failure to protect lives. The outrage follows a deadly boat accident in Nasarawar Kifi on 29 August, which killed at least 14 people. Victims included seven women and four children. Three more remain…
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has pledged that the country will continue to champion regional cooperation as Africa works towards peace and security. Speaking in Abuja at a gala night for participants of the African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit 2025, the minister said unity and collaboration remained the continent’s strongest…
A coalition of northern youth forums has hailed Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, for what they describe as bold and pragmatic reforms in the country’s security sector. In a statement on Thursday, the forum’s chairman, Ismaila Muhammad, said the minister’s policies are reshaping Nigeria’s defence strategy and restoring confidence in the…
The Zamfara State APC Youth Forum has showered glowing commendations on Hon. Yazeed Danfulani for his outstanding leadership and strategic contributions that led to the resounding victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just-concluded bye-election in Kaura Namoda. Hon. Yazeed Danfulani, through his political experience, grassroots appeal, and unwavering dedication to the party,…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called for the adoption of digital technology to combat terrorism and other security challenges facing Africa. Matawalle, who spoke in Abuja at the opening of the Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference, said Africa must embrace innovation to tackle what he described as “serious and evolving…
Dr Umar D. Duhu has strongly defended Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum against allegations made by activist Omoyele Sowore. In a statement on Tuesday, Duhu described Sowore’s claims that Governor Zulum allocated billions of naira to Boko Haram militants as “false, malicious, and defamatory.” He stressed that all government spending in Borno undergoes a…
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has renewed its partnership with the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) to strengthen policy-making skills among Nigeria’s civil service leaders. The collaboration was marked by the launch of the second edition of the Federal Civil Service Directors’ Training…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Forum in Zamfara has strongly criticised governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for holding a political meeting in the state just days after dozens of innocent people were killed by bandits. Zamfara has suffered repeated armed attacks, with a recent report revealing that 144 persons were kidnapped, 24…
The Nigerian Army has successfully neutralised 15 terrorists, apprehended 42 criminal suspects, and rescued 30 individuals kidnapped during a series of operations across the nation. A credible source from Army Headquarters confirmed on Sunday that these coordinated efforts spanned the North-East, North-West, North-Central, South-West, and South-South regions. The source highlighted that troops thwarted planned attacks…
