Nigeria’s House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards reforming the Armed Forces Act, advancing a bill intended to strengthen military command structures and improve operational efficiency. The bill, introduced by Rep. Aminu Balele in collaboration with Reps. Midala Usman and Daniel Asama, also seeks to increase accountability within the armed forces, the News…
MTN Nigeria has notified customers of an upcoming service interruption as it prepares to carry out maintenance on its fibre network between AFCOT and Bawo Village. The company said the works, scheduled for 25 October, are intended to improve network resilience and follow a similar intervention executed in August 2025 along the same route. This…
Nigeria’s Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has suspended the Action Democratic Party (ADP) over its refusal to sign the council’s binding constitution, escalating tensions within the nation’s coalition of political parties. The suspension was confirmed in a letter issued by IPAC National Secretary, Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, following an emergency session of the council’s General Assembly held…
President Bola Tinubu has sought confirmation of the Senate for appointment of Dr Bernard Doro as minister. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu’s request was conveyed in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Wednesday. “I am pleased to forward to the Senate on nomination…
Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Wednesday, had a private consultation with his legal team that is led by Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN. Kanu, who was brought to court by the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), met his lawyers in Justice James Omotosho’s court…
The Sokoto State Government on Wednesday celebrated the successful brown field cultivation of farmland reclaimed from BUA Cement’s mining site in the state. The event, organised by the Sokoto Agriculture and Rural Development Project (SADP) in collaboration with BUA Cement Plc, aimed to support host communities and boost agricultural activities across the state. Speaking at…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has urged newly promoted officers to remain focused, disciplined, and unwavering in their defence of democracy. He gave the charge on Tuesday during a decoration ceremony held at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja. According to a statement by his Media Assistant, Ahmad Dan-Wudil,…
Adenike Isi Adeeko, a Trustee of Tina Ogbebor Eye and Health Foundation has urged young girls to build self-confidence, embrace creativity, and prioritise their mental well-being as they pursue their dreams. The call was made during a panel discussion to mark the International Day of the Girl Child, held on 10 October 2025 at the…
No fewer than 35 persons have been feared dead, while 46 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a petrol tanker explosion on Bida–Agaie expressway, at Essa village in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State. Hajiya Aishatu Sa’adu, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Niger Command, confirmed the incident to the News Agency…
The Northern Concerned Citizens have applauded the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, for his visible commitment to reforming Nigeria’s defence institutions and boosting operational success in the fight against insurgency and banditry. Since assuming office in August 2023, Matawalle has consistently highlighted the Armed Forces’ measurable progress while maintaining operational…
