The Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru, has said that the Lake Chad and the Sahel regions have remained focal points of insecurity as hotspots for Jihadist activities, with groups exploiting local grievances and state weaknesses. Badaru stated this during a Ministerial Briefing on the activities of the defence sector on Wednesday in Abuja. He said…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant seizures and arrests in a nationwide crackdown, including the recovery of more than one million pills of opioid-based drugs. In a statement released on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said officers intercepted 1,013,000 tablets of tramadol, diazepam and Exol-5 along the Bauchi-Darazo road on 16…
Mr Chinedu Klinsmann, a chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Anambra, has dismissed the zoning arrangement being championed by the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), as hypocritical and self-serving. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Klinsmann said that no single political party had the right to dictate the leadership selection process for…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation, Dr Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani, has been hailed for leading what many describe as one of the boldest reform drives in the corporation’s history. The Youth Association of Agriculture Forum (YAA), in a statement on Tuesday by its Convener, Dr Yusuf Adams, praised Danfulani’s proactive efforts…
Since his appointment as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida has brought a wave of transformation to regulation of the telecommunications sector—one that i would describe as nothing short of a “magic touch.” Known for his professionalism, strategic mindset, and data-driven approach, Dr. Maida is steering the NCC…
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has launched formal discussions with the Police Service Commission (PSC) to train police personnel in forensic science and DNA analysis, in a bid to bolster investigative efficiency in Nigeria’s criminal justice system. The talks, which commenced this week in Abuja, are part of UNIBEN’s broader vision to support security reforms…
The Cross River Government is partnering an American-based organisation, Sharing Hope Medical Mission to host a 16-day medical outreach in the state, Gov. Bassey Otu, has said. Otu said at a meeting with representative of the mission on Monday in Calabar, that the outreach would hold between Oct. 4 and 19. Represented by Dr Henry…
University lecturers in Nigeria have warned that the country may face another wave of industrial action unless the Federal Government urgently addresses long-standing disputes affecting public higher education. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abuja Zone, issued the warning at a press conference in the capital on Monday. The Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Al-Amin Abdullahi—represented…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to leading Nigeria towards progress and development despite the recent formation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has said. Speaking with newsmen in Kano on Tuesday, Abdulaziz stressed that the president was focused on delivering on his administration’s promises and would…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, to account for alleged missing public funds amounting to ₦22.3 billion, $49.7 million, £14.3 million, and €5.2 million. In an open letter dated 25 October 2025 and signed by its…
