NATO Jets Scrambled as Russia Launches Massive Overnight Assault on Ukraine
NATO fighter jets were scrambled and air defense units put on high alert early Sunday morning following a large-scale Russian drone and missile assault on Ukraine, according to Poland’s Operational Command. In an official statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the command confirmed that “due to the activity of the Russian Federation’s long-range aviation, which […]
Trump Authorizes Military Deployment to Portland to Confront ‘Domestic Terrorists’
President Donald Trump on Saturday announced plans to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon, authorizing the use of “full force, if necessary,” in response to what he described as escalating threats from “domestic terrorists.” In a post on his Truth Social platform, the president said he had directed the Department of Defense to provide “all necessary […]
Vietnam Shuts Airports, Evacuates Thousands as Typhoon Bualoi Nears Central Coast
Vietnam began mass evacuations and suspended airport operations on Sunday as Typhoon Bualoi surged toward its central coastline, prompting emergency preparations across multiple provinces. The storm, which intensified rapidly over the weekend, follows closely on the heels of devastating floods in the Philippines that left at least 10 dead. The national weather forecasting center reported […]
Abuja–Kaduna Train Service Resumes Next Week — NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says the Abuja–Kaduna passenger train service will resume next week following the completion of repair works and safety checks on the damaged track at Asham. In a statement on Saturday, NRC’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, said the official date and schedule for resumption will be announced in the […]
Jerry Gana: Nigeria Needs Leaders of Integrity, Not Accidental Rulers
Former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, has said Nigeria’s challenges cannot be resolved without quality leadership rooted in character and integrity. Gana made the remark on Friday in Kaduna while speaking to journalists after the 2025 reunion of the Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF), themed “Leading from the Front: The Role of Christian […]
PWDs Get Half-Price Transport on Benue Govt Buses
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has approved a 50 per cent reduction in transport fares for persons with disabilities traveling with the state-owned Benue Links Nigeria Ltd. The directive, which took immediate effect, was announced in Makurdi over the weekend by the company’s General Manager, Comrade Alexander Fanafa. The move follows Governor Alia’s recent domestication […]
Tinubu Calls on Global Lenders to Boost Climate Financing
President Bola Tinubu has urged international financial institutions, including the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and African Development Bank (AfDB), to increase funding for climate action, stressing that the world faces a crisis that requires “courageous and sustained leadership.” Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the appeal at a Climate Summit during the […]
Naira Listed Among Africa’s Weakest Currencies by Forbes
The Nigerian Naira has been ranked as the ninth weakest currency in Africa, according to a Forbes report released in September 2025, underscoring continued strain on the nation’s economy even as inflation shows signs of easing. The ranking, based on data from the Forbes currency calculator, draws from the Open Exchange Rates API, which tracks […]
EFCC Vows to End Nigeria’s ‘Corruption Siege’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged to end what it described as Nigeria’s “corruption siege” by instilling integrity, patriotism, and accountability among its officers. Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, made the declaration on Friday at the Passing Out Parade (PoP) of 404 cadets held at the Nigeria Police Mobile Force Training […]
Zamfara Launches Healthcare Enrollment for 28,800 LG Staff
The Zamfara State Government has commenced the enrollment of over 28,800 local government staff into the state’s Contributory Healthcare Scheme. State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, disclosed this while supervising the exercise in Tsafe Local Government Area. She praised the Zamfara State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (ZAMCHEMA) for spearheading the enrollment drive across […]
