The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the establishment of a robust national intelligence framework that will enhance collaboration among the nation’s security agencies. Its Convener, Mr. Yerima Shettima, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Shettima said effective…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, unveiling sweeping measures that include the largest police and military recruitment drive in recent years. In a statement on Wednesday, the President cited the resurgence of violent attacks across several states, stressing that “the times require all hands on deck.” Under the directive, the Nigeria…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the names of three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the nominees are Kayode Aare from Osun State, Aminu Dalhatu from Jigawa State and Ayodele Oke from Oyo State. The letter conveying the nominees was read during plenary on…
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday welcomed the release of the 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists in Maga, Kebbi State, last Monday. The gunmen attacked the school at dawn on November 17, kidnapping the students shortly after a military detachment had left the premises. The incident triggered similar kidnappings in Eruku, Kwara State, and Papiri, Niger…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as the Renewed Hope Ambassador ahead of the national launch of the Federal Government’s Ward Development Programme. The announcement was made in a statement on Tuesday by Presidential Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. In addition to this role, Uzodimma has been named Director-General for Party Outreach,…
The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, has described the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu as courageous steps aimed at securing Nigeria’s future and delivering shared prosperity. Momoh made the remarks on Monday while delivering the 55th Founder’s Day Lecture of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on the theme, “Reforms for a Shared…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs) across Nigeria, directing that they refocus on core policing duties. The presidential directive, announced by spokesman Bayo Onanuga, was issued during a security meeting on Sunday in Abuja attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Chief…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a stern warning to perpetrators of attacks, kidnappings, and other threats to national security, declaring that his administration will ensure they face the full weight of the law. The announcement came during an extended security briefing at the State House, Abuja, where the President received updates from top defence…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the successful rescue of 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, and 51 students previously reported missing from a Catholic school in Niger State. The President announced the development on his official X account on Sunday, attributing the outcome to days of intensified efforts by security agencies. He noted…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is deeply disturbed by the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the killing of Brig.-Gen. Musa Uba alongside the vice principal of their school. Shettima delivered the message on Wednesday during a visit to Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, on the president’s directive. The visit followed Tuesday’s…
