IGP Disu Calls for West African Unity Against Transnational Crime
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has called for a unified West African approach to tackling rising transnational organised crime across the sub-region. He made the call on Monday, while presiding over the 11th Meeting of Heads of INTERPOL National Central Bureaus (NCBs) for West Africa in Abuja. The meeting brought […]
Democracy Day: Institutions Stronger After 27 Years – Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says Nigeria’s democratic institutions have grown stronger despite economic pressures, security challenges, and political tensions over the past 27 years. He stated this at the weekend in Abuja during the 27th Democracy Day Inter-Denominational Church Service. Kalu said democracy has taken firm […]
Zulum Commends Military for Rescue of 360 Abductees
By Zainab Bakare Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has commended the Nigerian military, particularly troops of Operation HADIN KAI, for the successful rescue of 360 abductees from the Mandara Mountains, a known terrorist stronghold in southern Borno State. The governor praised the operation as a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against insurgency, describing it […]
Hezbollah Launches Rocket Attack on Israeli Soldiers in Lebanon
By Anayo Akwitti Hezbollah says it has joined the latest wave of escalatory strikes in the Middle East by targeting a group of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers in southern Lebanon. In an update on Telegram, the group claims it fired a rocket barrage at a gathering of military vehicles and soldiers on the outskirts […]
Atiku Hails Rescue of 360 Abductees in Borno
By Zainab Bakare Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has welcomed the rescue of 360 persons abducted by terrorists in Ngoshe, Borno State, calling it a major relief for victims and their families. The rescue was carried out by troops of Operation HADIN KAI, who freed the […]
Adunni Ade Reveals Secret Child After Two Years
By Zainab Bakare Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has revealed that she quietly welcomed a child with her partner, saying the news was intentionally kept away from the public for more than two years before she decided to share it on her birthday. The actress made the announcement in a post on her Instagram page on […]
Tinubu Pledges Rescue of All Kidnapping Victims Nationwide
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to combating insecurity and securing the release of all persons held captive across Nigeria, declaring that the country will not surrender to terrorists, bandits, or criminal elements. The President’s message was delivered on Sunday by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George […]
Nigeria Can Overcome Insurgency – Akpabio
By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful, saying the country will overcome its current security challenges just as it survived past political upheavals, economic difficulties and pandemics. Akpabio spoke on Sunday at an Inter-Denominational Church Service at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, held as part of activities […]
Faleke Urges Civil Servants to Uphold Integrity, Due Process
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, Rep. James Faleke, has urged civil servants to uphold integrity and due process in the discharge of their duties, saying the country’s development depends largely on the quality and commitment of its public service. Faleke made the call on Sunday in Abuja […]
Reps PAC Recovers ₦521m Unremitted VAT From CBN
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says it has recovered ₦521.8 million in unremitted Value Added Tax (VAT) from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as part of an ongoing probe into revenue leakages linked to the Remita platform. The committee say the recovered sum, amounting to ₦521,765,134.17, represents VAT […]