Following the killing of a university student during a suspected phone robbery in Lapai, authorities in Niger State have launched a series of emergency security reforms aimed at protecting students at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU). The tragic incident sparked anger and fear across the campus, prompting urgent meetings between government officials, university leadership, traditional…
The growing tension between the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) and the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, over the duration of the power supply disconnection may escalate if not promptly addressed. Investigations by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reveal that the Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, has been without power for two…
Osita Okechukwu, a senior figure in Nigeria’s All Progressives Congress (APC) and former head of the state-owned Voice of Nigeria, has accused most state governors of failing to meet the expectations of democracy over the past two decades. Reflecting on 26 years of civilian rule, Okechukwu said Tuesday that the performance of many governors had…
Gov Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Monday swore in Umar Farouk-Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG) in a low-keyed ceremony at the Governor’s office. The event was officiated by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isa-Dederi. Ibrahim’s appointment comes after his predecessor, Abdullahi Baffa-Bichi, was relieved of his…
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, on Wednesday said that unmanaged natural disasters can exacerbate insecurity, enable displacement, disrupt critical infrastructure, and deepen societal fragilities. Ribadu stated this at the Validation Workshop for the Anticipatory Action Framework for Nigeria, on Wednesday in Abuja. The workshop was organised by Office of the Vice President…
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, has secured a spot in the Round of 32 of the 2025 President Federation Cup. The Enugu based team secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kano Pillars FC in the round of 64 at the Bwari Township Stadium in Abuja on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
Sen Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) and member Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics says drug abuse is a crisis that demands dedicated infrastructure and focused intervention. Nwoko said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He noted that there was a clear gap in the system that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) alone…
The Presidency has strongly criticised Daily Trust newspaper over a recent report alleging that Lagos State received projects worth ₦3.29 trillion in the last two years, describing the publication as “false,” “divisive,” and “malicious.” Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, issued the scathing rebuke on his verified X handle, accusing…
Discover how Russia is using car tires to shield their aircraft from Ukrainian drone threats. Explore the effectiveness of this unconventional technique and its impact on military operations. Learn about the evolving dynamics of the conflict in Eastern Europe. In a surprising development, Russia has employed a unique strategy to safeguard its aircraft against the…
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council that the long-awaited affordable housing estate for its members will soon become a reality. Dangiwa gave the assurance on Tuesday during the NUJ FCT Council Press Week Lecture and Awards Ceremony in Abuja, themed “Journalism in…
