Porous borders fueling terrorism, transnational crimes, NSA warns
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has identified porous borders as a major factor fueling terrorism, arms trafficking, smuggling, human trafficking and irregular migration in Nigeria. He stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the 15th National Security Seminar organised by the Alumni Association of the National Defence College […]
Akpabio seeks stronger border security through technology, regional ties
The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has called for the deployment of modern technology and stronger regional cooperation to fortify Nigeria’s borders against rising security threats. Akpabio made the call at the opening of the 15th National Security Seminar organised by the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC) on Tuesday […]
Deregistration of ADC, others capable of heating up polity
Some stakeholders in Awka, Anambra State, have decried the court order deregistering African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties, saying the judgment is capable of heating up the polity. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a Federal High Court in Abuja had on Monday ordered Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]
Presidency hails progress on projects in South East
The Presidency has expressed satisfaction with the progress recorded in key Federal and State Government projects in Ebonyi State, following the conclusion of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Media Tour by members of the Presidential Communications Team. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, stated that the team was impressed […]
Tinubu greets Muslims on Islamic New Year
Seeks patriotism and good citizenship President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and across the world on the occasion of the Islamic New Year, 1st Muharram 1448AH, which coincides with June 16, 2026. As Muslims mark the beginning of a new Hijri year, President Tinubu […]
Tinubu lauds troops for neutralising bandit kingpin, rescuing General’s widow
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies involved in the successful operation in Kogi State that led to the elimination of notorious bandit kingpin, Ibrahim Bastuji. The President described the operation as a significant blow to criminal networks terrorising communities in Kogi and neighbouring states. He noted that […]
Police impound 50 vehicles with unmarked number plates in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has impounded about 50 vehicles in a statewide enforcement exercise targeting motorists using covered, defaced, or unregistered number plates. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, disclosed this on Monday while addressing newsmen at the command headquarters in Ikeja. He said that the operation forms […]
Plateau begins construction of modern abattoir, veterinary hospital
The Plateau Government said it has commenced the construction of a modern Abattoir and Veterinary Hospital at Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, accompanied by Mr Idimsu Mukhtar, the Minister of Livestock Development, laid the foundation for the two projects on Monday in Barkin Ladi. The governor said that […]
Serve with diligence, be agents of change, Idris urges corps members
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State on Monday urged corps members deployed to the state to be agents of change and serve with diligence. He stated this at swearing-in ceremony of 492 corps members for the 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation exercise in Kebbi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the […]
Tinubu, actualising South East road projects conceived in colonial era, says Umahi
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has stated that several road projects for the South East region, originally conceived during the colonial era but left unrealised for decades, are now being brought to life under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking on Saturday in Ebonyi State, while conducting senior journalists and government […]
