Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle has vowed to intensify military operations in the country’s North Central region following a deadly attack that claimed over 150 lives in Benue State. Matawalle, reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to restoring peace using both kinetic and non-kinetic strategies. The former governor of Zamfara state, who was on…
According to a report by The New York Times on Wednesday, Iran is prepared to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss the intensifying conflict with Israel. Citing a senior Iranian official, the report states that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is amenable to discussions aimed at achieving a ceasefire. This potential diplomatic opportunity arises…
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has reaffirmed the Judiciary’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism and heinous crimes within the nation. During her remarks at the event titled “Building the Capacity of the Nigerian Judicial Sector to Prosecute, Defend and Adjudicate Terrorism and Atrocity Cases” held in Abuja, she emphasised the Judiciary’s role in…
The Group of Ulamau in Zamfara State has accused Governor Dauda Lawal of undermining the state’s Shari’a system by hosting former President Olusegun Obasanjo, a known critic of Islamic law. In a statement on Wednesday, the group’s spokesperson, Shaikh Hadi Suleiman Maru, condemned the governor for rolling out the red carpet for Obasanjo at the…
The House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security has commenced an investigation into the expenditure of N1.12 trillion allocated to the Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP). This inquiry also includes a review of N215 billion disbursed by NIRSAL Microfinance Bank for agribusiness projects, along with N3 billion provided by the Bank of Industry to…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched four major initiatives valued at around €110 million, designed to enhance regional peace and stability, facilitate institutional reforms, and boost trade within the sub-region. These projects, funded by the European Union (€82.5 million), Germany (€26 million), and other partners, are part of the ECOWAS Peace,…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC), Hon Yazeed Shehu Danfulani, hosted a high-level delegation from LW Consultancy LTD to explore strategic partnerships. The meeting held at the agency headquarter yesterday, focused on advancing NAIC’s mission and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The delegation, led…
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Pastor Paul Adefarasin, founder of the House on the Rock Church, has presented himself for questioning regarding a viral video that appeared to show him holding a gun-like object during a roadside encounter. The Command, in a post shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) account on…
Zamfara All Progressive Congress support group has told Senator Orji Uzor Kalu that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can comfortably win re-election in 2027 without the support of Governor Dauda Lawal. In a statement on Tuesday y, the group’s chairman, Muhammed Kabir Lawal, said key political figures in the state—Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello…
The Zamfara State All Progressive Congress (APC) Youths Forum has publicly condemned Governor Dauda Lawal’s purported attempts to align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of political opportunism. In a statement on Tuesday, the forum’s chairman, Musa Adams, described Lawal’s political approach as divisive, claiming it has undermined the state’s unity. “Dauda Lawal’s biased…
