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Reps Pledges Continued Support for Nigerian Armed Forces

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing policies, legislation, and oversight measures that strengthen the welfare, capacity, and professionalism of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The assurance came as the House joined Nigerians in commemorating the newly designated Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. In a statement by the House Spokesperson, Akin Rotimi Jnr, the legislature paid tribute to officers and men of the Armed Forces, honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence […]

January 15, 2026

Business

Budget Clarifies NEDC ₦246Bn Allocation, Debunks Salaries Claims

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has rejected recent claims that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) operates a ₦246 billion salaries budget, describing the allegation as misleading and based on a misunderstanding of Nigeria’s federal budgeting process. Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, explained that the ₦246.77 billion figure cited in the 2025 budget is a statutory lump-sum allocation presented at an aggregate level, not a salaries-only provision. “The suggestion that ₦244 billion of […]

January 15, 2026

Economy

TUC Gives Health Ministry 7-Day Ultimatum Over ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy

By Chinedu Echianu The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to withdraw a circular enforcing the “No Work, No Pay” policy. It is also requesting that salaries of members of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) be immediately restored. In a statement jointly signed by its President, Comrade Engr. Festus Osifo, and Secretary General, Comrade Nuhu Toro, the TUC reaffirmed its solidarity with JOHESU and Nigerian […]

January 15, 2026

Business

SEC, Police Forge Alliance to Combat Investment, Crypto Fraud

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have agreed to establish a formal collaboration to combat illegal investment schemes, Ponzi operations, and cryptocurrency fraud across the country. The agreement was reached during a meeting between the Director-General of the SEC, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking at the meeting, Agama said the alliance is aimed at protecting investors, strengthening market integrity, and closing […]

January 15, 2026

Uncategorized

FCTA Approves Five Memos on Infrastructure, Services

By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved five key memoranda aimed at sustaining infrastructure development and improving service delivery in Abuja. The approval came at the first Executive Council (EXCO) meeting of 2026, chaired by the FCT Minister. Education Approval Briefing journalists after the meeting on Wednesday, the Mandate Secretary for Education, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, announced the approval of a ₦62 million contract for facility management services at the Korea Model School. The high-tech school, established […]

January 14, 2026

Nigerian Army and Ebonyi State officials at the groundbreaking of the Amasiri-Edda training depot in Ebonyi State

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Security

Nigerian Army Builds Ebonyi Training Depot to Boost Security, Recruitment

By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has commenced the building of a new training depot at Amasiri-Edda in Afikpo and Edda Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State. According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations Colonel Appolonia Anele, the project approved by President Bola Tinubu is aimed at strengthening national security and expanding military training across the country. Speaking at the ceremony Ebonyi State Governor, Dr. (Builder) Francis Nwifuru, thanked the President and Chief of Army […]

January 14, 2026 2

“Nigerian and EU officials meet in Abuja to discuss strategic partnership and cooperation in 2026”

Economy

Nigeria – EU Set to Deepen Strategic Ties, Cooperation in 2026

By Zainab Bakare The Federal government and the European Union have moved to deepen their strategic partnership. Both sides hits that they plans for expanded cooperation and higher-level engagement in 2026. The renewed push underscores a shared commitment to strengthening political, economic and security ties. According to a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the move followed a high-level meeting on Tuesday in Abuja between the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar […]

January 14, 2026

“Nigerian and Dutch officials in Abuja discussing trade, security, and development partnership”

Economy

Nigeria, Netherlands Strengthen Partnership on Trade, Security Development

By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership. The partnership signals a renewed commitment to closer cooperation in key economic, security, and development areas. The development is confirmed in a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. The agreement followed a high-level meeting on Tuesday in Abuja, where the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, hosted the Netherlands’ Sahel […]

January 14, 2026

Health

U.S AFRICOM Pledges Support for NDLEA Against Drugs, Terrorism

By Oluwakemi Kindness The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), pledging stronger collaboration to combat the growing threat of illicit drugs and their links to terrorism. The pledge came during a high-level meeting between a senior U.S delegation and NDLEA Chairman, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) on Tuesday. Leading the delegation, Philip Esch, US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Liaison to AFRICOM, describes the partnership with NDLEA as […]

January 13, 2026