Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has paid tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, whose death he described as a profound loss to Nigeria and the wider world. In his statement, Kalu highlighted Buhari’s legacy of personal integrity and his well-known intolerance for indiscipline—a hallmark of both his military…
The Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, has cautioned members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to avoid acts of insubordination against the party in the state. Matawalle made the call on Sunday while receiving the executives of the party from Anka, Bakura, Maradun and Talata Mafara Local Government Areas who paid him…
In a pivotal diplomatic mission, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has landed in Tel Aviv, with crucial meetings on his agenda, including a highly anticipated rendezvous with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and consultations with the Israeli war management cabinet. The initial meeting with Netanyahu is set for approximately 6 a.m. ET. Supporting Israel…
Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has ordered the withdrawal of criminal proceedings against Ms Comfort Emmanson, an air passenger accused of disruptive behaviour, following her expression of remorse and interventions from respected figures. Minister Festus Keyamo said on Wednesday that Ibom Air, the airline involved in the 10 August incident, had agreed to…
Students and staff at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will soon have access to 10 new hotlines dedicated to emergency response, part of a wider effort to strengthen communication and service delivery on campus. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday by Prof. Olufemi Saibu, Director of the Quality Assurance and SERVICOM Unit, during celebrations for…
The outgoing administration of Joe Biden is negotiating with the Taliban, under UN sanctions for terrorism exchange of detained Americans in Afghanistan for at least one profile high prisoner. The administration called for exchange of the prisoner who were allegedly said to have associated with Osama bin Laden, the late leader of al-Qaeda (banned in…
The Federal Government has sought Singapore’s partnership to transform the nation’s civil service to a model of professionalism, efficiency and responsiveness. Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) sought for the partnership when she led a delegation to Singapore. The delegation visited the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Global Centre…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has commended troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA for their brave commitment and dedication in combating security challenges in the North-west region. Musa made the commendation on Tuesday during a strategic Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) interactives at 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Sokoto. Represented by Rear Admiral…
Humanitarian packages from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) were found among weapons belonging to Lebanese movement Hezbollah The New York Post newspaper reported on Monday, citing a former Israel Defence Forces (IDF) soldier. The soldier said that he found sniper rifles, anti-tank missiles and explosives next to packages labeled USAID while patrolling a…
Former President of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), Mr. Udengs Eradiri, has welcomed the reported plan by Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Eradiri, who is a chieftain of the APC in Bayelsa, urged the governor to first convene a stakeholders’ meeting…
