Counter-terrorism: FG moves to tighten control on IEDs materials
The Federal Government is stepping up efforts to curb the menace of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), which has remained the deadliest threat to troops and civilians in the North East. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, disclosed this at the specialised training for first responders and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) […]
Tinubu ends vacation ahead of schedule
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his work vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to resume official duties. He departed for France on September 4, 2025, to spend part of his annual holiday and was initially scheduled to divide the period between France and the United Kingdom. […]
Deji of Akure begins ‘Ulefunta’ leave
The Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, will on Monday begin his annual traditional ‘Ulefunta’ leave. This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deji, Mr Michael Adeyeye, on Sunday in Akure. According to Adeyeye, the leave will last seven days, beginning Monday, Sept. 15, and ending Sunday, Sept. 21. […]
Foreign Affairs minister pushes for policy renewal
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has stressed the need to advance Nigeria’s foreign policy practice and scholarship, to strengthen the nation’s global standing. He made this known in a statement on Sunday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the ministry, following his guest lecture at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Lagos. […]
Nigeria seeks support for IMO council bid
The Federal Government has appealed for support in its International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council bid, stressing Nigeria’s ports remain vital trade gateways in Central and West Africa. Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, stated this on Saturday in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Dr Bolaji Akinola. Oyetola, […]
Lagos CP orders forensic probe into ex-Ondo governorship candidate’s death
The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered a forensic investigation into the death of former Ondo State governorship candidate, Mr Bamidele Akingboye. The order followed circulation of a disturbing photograph of his body on social media, purportedly showing bruises on his head and raising doubts about the real cause of […]
NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, rainfall nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In the weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMET predicted isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains on Monday morning over Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Kebbi, Adamawa, and Taraba States. In the afternoon and evening, isolated thunderstorms with moderate rains […]
80th anniversary session of General Assembly opens at UN Headquarters
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock opened the 80th session of the organisation in New York, with a call on Assembly members to “focus on its mandates and deliver on its commitments.” This is according to a report posted on the official UN website. She also promised to represent all 193 member countries equally and […]
Israeli attack in Qatar may open perilous chapter in Gaza conflict, says UN official
The Israeli attack on Qatar potentially opens a new and perilous chapter in the Gaza conflict, seriously threatening regional peace and stability. Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs told the Security Council in a press conference. DiCarlo said Israeli airstrikes in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday shocked the world. It was an alarming […]
Sultan lauds Almajiri commission, seeks action on out-of-school kids
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has commended the Federal Government for establishing the Almajiri Commission. He also pledged his full support for the Sokoto State Government’s initiative to reduce the number of out-of-school children. Abubakar made the remarks on Friday in Sokoto when he received a high-powered committee tasked with reversing the trend […]
