Members of the House of Representatives, during a special plenary on Wednesday, proposed comprehensive reforms across military operations, judicial processes, recruitment systems, and community engagement to tackle the country’s escalating security challenges. Leading the debate, former Deputy Speaker Rep. Idris Wase (APC–Plateau) noted that Nigeria accounts for 52 per cent of insecurity incidents in the…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Wednesday submitted a N517.5 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly in Lafia. The appropriation bill, themed “Budget of Strategic Consolidation”, aims to consolidate ongoing infrastructure projects, enhance connectivity, and boost economic competitiveness across the state. While presenting the budget, Sule…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called on the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) to deepen its research initiatives and develop innovative, knowledge-driven strategies to address the country’s evolving security challenges. Represented by the Chief of Administration (Army), Maj.-Gen. Isa Abdullahi, Shaibu made the remarks at the 10th anniversary of NARC…
Dr Somtochukwu Udeze, Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, has hailed Chief Arthur Eze as a leading philanthropist and astute businessman as he marks his 77th birthday. Udeze sent his felicitations through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Emma Madu, in a message made available to journalists on Wednesday in Awka. The speaker described…
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State on Wednesday signed the state’s N897.8 billion 2026 appropriation bill into law. The budget, presented at the Katsina Government House, is themed “Building Your Future 3.” Radda commended the State House of Assembly for passing the budget within 21 working days, describing their collaboration as a testament to effective…
A fire broke out on Wednesday at a diaper factory in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, causing losses estimated in the millions of naira. Mr Chukwudi Chiketa, Fire Chief of the Anambra State Fire Service, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Onitsha that the swift response of firefighters prevented…
The Nigerian Army, government officials and the entire Bassa-Nge Kingdom on Wednesday paid their last respects to retired Brig.-Gen. Abu Ali, former Military Administrator of Bauchi State and traditional ruler of the Bassa-Nge people. Ali, who died on Monday at the age of 82, was laid to rest in Gboloko, Bassa Local Government Area of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to halt what it described as “persistent political restlessness,” insisting that the 2027 presidential race is not meant for him. The party’s position was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the APC Publicity Secretary in Lagos State, Mr. Seye Oladejo, following reports…
The trial of former Kano State governor Dr Abdullahi Ganduje has been postponed once more, with the High Court in Kano adjourning the case until 3 February 2026 to address outstanding legal motions. Ganduje, his wife Hafsat Umar, and five others face an 11-count charge filed by the state government, accusing them of collecting bribes,…
Suspended police officer Abba Kyari has told a Federal High Court in Abuja that he declared both his assets and those of his wife, countering claims by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) that he concealed property. Kyari, who is on trial for alleged non-disclosure and money laundering, repeated the claim during cross-examination before…
