On Thursday in Abuja, Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed Letters of Credence from 17 newly appointed ambassadors and four high commissioners during a ceremony at the Council Chamber of the State House. The diplomatic gesture was hailed as a signal of Nigeria’s renewed commitment to deepen bilateral ties and reinforce global cooperation.
Tinubu addressed the trio of long-standing friendship…
The recently sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has assured that the renewed security strategies of the Federal Government will soon yield visible results across Nigeria. The assurance was given just after the minister’s swearing-in at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, following confirmation by the Senate.
It was indicated that the immediate priority will be the…
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence following an extensive screening session that lasted several hours. His confirmation came shortly after his nomination was forwarded by the President to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the former minister on health grounds.
During the…
A joint meeting involving governors and traditional rulers from Northern Nigeria was held in Kaduna, where key decisions were reached to address persistent insecurity across the region. During the meeting, a resolution was adopted calling for a six-month suspension of all mining activities. It was agreed that the temporary halt would allow for a comprehensive audit and revalidation of mining…
A building under construction along Sir Kashim Road in the GRA area of Bauchi was reported to have collapsed, leaving six construction workers trapped beneath the debris. The incident led to an urgent response by emergency personnel, and rescue operations were immediately initiated.
A crane was deployed to carefully lift heavy concrete and metal materials as rescue efforts progressed. After…
It was declared by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) that it had never endorsed any amnesty programme or payment to terrorists or bandits. The claim, which had gained traction through a circulating video, was described as “truncated, taken out of context, and deliberately manipulated.”
In the statement issued, it was clarified that remarks attributed to the Forum’s chairman, Bashir…
A church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State was attacked by armed gunmen during Sunday service, resulting in the abduction of the pastor and his wife as well as other members of the congregation.
The worship session at the newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church was disrupted when the assailants opened fire. Worshippers were forced to flee in panic as gunshots rang…
A strategic meeting has been convened by the leaders of Nigeria’s northern states in Kaduna to address mounting insecurity across the region. It was announced that the 19‑state Northern Governors will meet to develop a unified response to growing threats from banditry, terrorism, kidnappings, and communal violence.
During the meeting, support was expressed for the expansion of security…
A road accident has been reported to have involved Dikko Umaru Rada governor of Katsina State and his deputy while they were travelling along the Daura–Katsina highway on official duty.
It was confirmed that the vehicle conveying the governor was involved in a minor crash along the highway. The governor was reported to have sustained only minor injuries and was described as being in stable…
A vaccination campaign has been launched in Sokoto State under the support of UNICEF, with 1.5 million children targeted for immunisation.
As part of the broader effort to improve child health, vitamin A supplements have also been administered — with 3.1 million children reportedly reached, and an additional 285,000 provided with nutritional support.
The initiative has been described as…