Nigeria–US ties treasured, robust, must be deepened under Tinubu – Sunday Dare
Former Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, has described the relationship between Nigeria and the United States as strong, valuable, and worthy of further growth under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. He said the long-standing partnership has brought benefits to both countries in areas such as security, trade, education, and diplomacy. Dare noted that Nigeria and the US […]
France confirms providing intelligence for Benin, Nigeria to stop coup
France has confirmed that it shared intelligence with Benin Republic and Nigeria to help stop a planned coup attempt. French authorities said the intelligence support was part of ongoing cooperation aimed at maintaining peace and stability in West Africa. According to France, the information helped security agencies in both countries identify early warning signs and […]
PWDs call for establishment, activation of disability commission in Ogun
Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in Ogun State have called on the state government to establish and fully activate a disability commission to protect their rights and improve inclusion. The group said the absence of a functional commission has continued to limit access to opportunities, support services, and proper representation. Speaking through their representatives, the PWDs […]
Adamawa group insists soldiers killed protesting Lamurde women, demands justice
A civil society group in Adamawa State has insisted that soldiers were responsible for the killing of women who were protesting in Lamurde Local Government Area. The group said the women were unarmed and only expressing their anger over ongoing insecurity in the area when the incident happened. According to the group, eyewitness accounts and […]
Nigerian military can’t defeat bandits, govt should negotiate – Gumi
Prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has stated that the Nigerian military alone cannot defeat bandits terrorizing communities across the country. He urged the government to consider negotiation as a viable strategy to end the ongoing insecurity. Gumi emphasized that purely military solutions have not brought lasting peace, pointing out that attacks on villages and […]
Return home, get N500,000 – Gov Zulum woos Borno refugees in Cameroon
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has urged Borno refugees living in Cameroon to return home, promising N500,000 to each returning family. He said the state government is committed to supporting displaced citizens to rebuild their lives. Governor Zulum explained that the initiative aims to motivate refugees to come back and contribute to the state’s reconstruction […]
NAFDAC warns Nigerians over circulation of fake, unregistered edible oils
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about the growing circulation of fake and unregistered edible oils across the country. The agency said some of these products are being sold in open markets without proper approval, posing serious health risks to consumers. According to NAFDAC, many of the […]
President Tinubu temporarily opens road linking Bonny Island for travellers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the temporary opening of the road linking Bonny Island to the mainland to ease movement for travellers. The decision is meant to reduce transport difficulties faced by residents, businesses, and visitors who rely heavily on water transport to access the island. According to government officials, the road will be […]
Abuja–Kaduna train service temporarily disrupted
The Abuja–Kaduna train service has been temporarily disrupted, causing delays for passengers travelling between the two cities. Authorities said the suspension was necessary to address technical and safety concerns discovered along the rail corridor. Officials explained that the disruption is part of precautionary measures to ensure passenger safety. Engineers and security teams have been deployed […]
Niger school abduction motivated by ransom, not religion – Bishop Bulus Yohanna
Bishop Bulus Yohanna has stated that the recent school abduction in Niger State was motivated by ransom demands rather than religious reasons. He emphasized that the attackers are mainly criminals seeking financial gain. According to the Bishop, the kidnappers are taking advantage of poor security and weak enforcement to demand large sums of money from […]