President Tinubu Returns From Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit
President Bola Tinubu is set to return to Nigeria today after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit. A statement on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tinubu attended the summit alongside several ministers. “On the sidelines of the summit, Nigeria signed a comprehensive economic partnership […]
FG Cracks Down on Sand Mining to Protect Niger Bridges
The Federal Government has announced a ban on sand mining within a 10-kilometre radius of the River Niger, citing the need to protect the first and second Niger bridges. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, disclosed this on Friday in Asaba during the commissioning of the Second Niger Bridge Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras Monitoring Centre. He said the decision was approved by […]
Shehu Sani Urges Community Action to Tackle Insecurity
Former senator representing Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has called for stronger community-based responses to support efforts to tackle insecurity across parts of the country. Sani made the call on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, stressing that local communities must build resilience and […]
Fubara: My Mandate Intact, Peace Comes First
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has restated his position as the leader of the state, pledging to maintain peace and security while rejecting any action that could endanger lives and property. Fubara gave the assurance on Saturday while speaking as a special guest at the finals of the 2026 Port Harcourt Polo Tournament held in […]
Ugandan Police Deny Claims That Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Was Arrested as Museveni Nears Landslide Re-Election
Ugandan police on Saturday rejected allegations by the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) that its leader, Bobi Wine, had been arrested by soldiers, as President Yoweri Museveni moved toward a decisive re-election victory. The NUP claimed late Friday that an army helicopter landed at Wine’s residence in Kampala and that soldiers “forcibly took him away […]
A U.S. Judge Orders Federal Agents in Minnesota Immigration Operation to Halt Actions Against Peaceful Protesters
A federal judge on Friday ordered law enforcement officers involved in a major immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota to stop using pepper spray, detaining, or pulling over individuals engaged in peaceful protest activity. The preliminary injunction, issued by U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez, applies to federal agents and officers participating in Operation Metro Surge, the […]
States Must Not Negotiate With Bandits — Defence Minister
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has urged state governments to halt negotiations with bandits, warning that such engagements undermine ongoing military operations and worsen insecurity. Musa made the call during an interview with BBC Hausa, where he said dialogue with criminal groups often emboldens them rather than delivers lasting peace. According to him, bandits […]
Rivers Impeachment Bid Stalled as Court Steps In
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Oyibo Local Government Area, Port Harcourt, has issued an interim order of injunction restraining the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly and 25 others from proceeding with the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The order also restrains the Clerk […]
FG Begins Implementation of National Intellectual Property Policy
The Federal Government has formally commenced the implementation of Nigeria’s National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) with the inauguration of its Implementation Committees, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s innovation and creative economy. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, said […]
NEC Eyes Boost in Non-Oil Revenue
The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to deepen engagement with key stakeholders to boost non-oil revenues, aligning with the economic blueprint of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Chairman of NEC and Vice President, Kashim Shettima, made the call as the Council also approved the constitution of a committee to implement the President’s directive on delivering […]
