Gumi Criticises US Over Airstrike That Killed ISIS Leader in Africa
By Oluwakemi Kindness Islamic cleric and bandits’ negotiator, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Saturday reacted strongly to reports of a joint United States–Nigeria military airstrike that allegedly killed ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Africa. In a statement, Gumi condemns the operation and warned against increased foreign military involvement in Nigeria, arguing that such interventions could worsen […]
Tinubu Hails Joint US-Nigeria Operation That Killed ISIS Leader
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has praised the joint operation by Nigerian and United States forces that killed wanted ISIS commander Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, describing it as a major blow against terrorism. Tinubu, in a statement on Saturday, says he expects “more decisive strikes” against terrorist enclaves across Nigeria following the operation in the Lake […]
FCT Police Debunk Alleged Herdsmen Influx in Gwagwalada
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports on social media alleging an influx of suspected Fulani herdsmen into Anguwan Dobi community in Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja, describing the claims as misleading. In a statement issued on Friday night, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, says the […]
Nigeria Enters BRICS Discussions Over Global Issues
By Zainab Bakare The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Ahmed, has arrived in New Delhi, India, to represent the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, at the ongoing BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place May 14 and 15, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing […]
Kalu Urges Abians to Align With APC Ahead of 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says Abia State must align with the ruling All Progressives Congress to benefit more from the Federal Government. Kalu spoke on Wednesday while receiving APC governorship aspirant, Eric Opah, at his country home in Bende, Abia State. According to a statement on Thursday […]
FG Drives Global Certification for Nigerian Skilled Workers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has intensified efforts to position Nigerian artisans and skilled workers for global opportunities with the commencement of international certification examinations for beneficiaries of the Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme in the Federal Capital Territory. The certification exercise, organised by the Industrial Training Fund, is part of ongoing efforts to […]
NEMA Warns of Severe Flooding in Over 30 States
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Emergency Management Agency has urged state governments to begin urgent measures to prevent flooding as forecasts predict that more than 30 states could experience severe flooding during the 2026 rainy season. The call was made during a courtesy visit by NEMA Director-General, Zubaida Umar, to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri in Adamawa […]
Presidency Knocks Obi Over One-Term Promise
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Presidency has criticized former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his pledge to serve only one term if elected president, describing the promise as inconsistent with his political history. Obi, in a viral video clip from said he would not remain in office beyond four years “even with a gun […]
Wike Commends Progress, Quality of Abuja Road Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing road infrastructure projects across Abuja. This is as he said residents are beginning to experience the impact of governance through visible development. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday while inspecting ongoing projects in […]
SEC: AI, Data to Drive Capital Market Reforms in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says Nigeria’s capital market is positioning data, artificial intelligence and technology-driven regulation at the centre of investment decision-making to attract both domestic and foreign capital. Speaking at the FSDH Investor Conference 2026 in Lagos, SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama said the future of investing will be defined […]