Nigerian Army to Recruit 28,000 Troops to boost Security
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has unveiled plans to recruit and train an additional 28,000 soldiers in a significant expansion of its manpower aimed at strengthening the fight against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other security threats across the country. Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, announced the initiative on Friday during a […]
Tinubu Launches Digital Health Office
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO), a new body designed to drive Nigeria’s digital health transformation and strengthen healthcare delivery through technology and data-driven innovation. The approval, announced in a statement on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and […]
FG Secures Release of Six Nigerians Detained in Côte d’Ivoire
By Zainab Bakare Six Nigerians who had been detained in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire since October 2025 over alleged economic crimes have regained their freedom following sustained diplomatic efforts by the Federal Government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the development in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, revealing that […]
NILDS Inaugurates ACTU to Strengthen Anti-Corruption Fight
By Zainab Bakare, Julian Osamoto The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has stepped up efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and ethical governance with the inauguration of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). The institute says the new unit will help prevent corruption, promote integrity and strengthen internal accountability mechanisms. Speaking at the […]
Nigeria, UK Strengthen Security Ties, Set New Defence Agenda
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic security cooperation, with both countries agreeing to strengthen collaboration in counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, military training and regional security. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), gave the assurance while hosting the United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell, and his […]
Sanusi Questions ECO Plan, $1tn Economy Target by 2030
By Zainab Bakare, Mardiyyah Abubakar Former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has questioned the feasibility of the proposed ECOWAS single currency, ECO, and Nigeria’s ambition to build a one trillion-dollar economy by 2030, warning that political aspirations must be supported by economic realities. Sanusi spoke at a public lecture on “ECO Currency […]
NILDS DG Urges African Solutions to Regional Challenges
The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has called on African countries to develop home-grown solutions to the political, legislative and institutional challenges facing the continent. Prof. Sulaiman made the call on Tuesday in Abuja, while receiving a three-member delegation from the Eastern and Southern African Management […]
Nigeria Reaffirms Human Rights Pledge in Ongoing Military Operations
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to international humanitarian law and globally accepted human rights standards in all military operations. General Musa gave the assurance during a diplomatic working visit by the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Victims’ Rights Advocate, Najla Palma, and her delegation at […]
Customs Seizes N273.7m Contraband, Intercepts Vegetable Oil
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has seized prohibited goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N273.7 million, including 1,996 kegs of smuggled vegetable oil, as it intensified its crackdown on illicit trade. The seizure by the Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command, involves two 20-foot containers loaded with foreign […]
Imo Police Detain Six Officers Over Viral Assault Video
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Imo State Police Command has identified and detained six officers captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting a young man in Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, the incident occurred on June 22 at Nduhobokwe, Uzoagba, […]