IGP Disu Orders Tough Crackdown on Armed Criminals
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers nationwide to take decisive action against individuals carrying illegal firearms, urging them to enforce Force Order 327 to curb attacks on security personnel and restore peace in Benue State. Disu issued the directive during a town hall meeting with Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia in Makurdi […]
Shettima: Nigeria Will Replicate Benin’s Industrial Success to Drive Growth
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said African countries must take greater control of their natural resources and global trade by prioritising value addition and industrialisation instead of exporting raw materials. Shettima made the remarks on Friday during an official tour of the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, where he led a delegation of Nigerian governors to […]
Obi Urges INEC to Extend Voter Registration Deadline Beyond July 26
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to further extend the deadline for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. In a statement issued on Thursday, ahead of the July 26 deadline, Obi urged the electoral commission to keep the registration exercise open until the […]
Tinubu: I’m Clearing the Mess Atiku Left Behind as Vice President
President Bola Tinubu has accused African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, of leaving unresolved financial obligations during his time as Nigeria’s Vice President, saying his administration is now addressing the consequences. Tinubu made the remarks while meeting with members of the Nigerian Diaspora Medical Association and North-East stakeholders who endorsed the renomination of […]
2027: Abdulsalami Urges INEC to Ensure Level Playing Field
Former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a level playing field for all political parties during the 2027 general elections, warning that politicians often blame the electoral body whenever they lose elections. Abdulsalami made the appeal on Friday […]
Four Palestinians killed as Israeli settlers raid occupied West Bank town
At least four Palestinians were killed and four others injured during clashes involving Israeli forces and settlers in the occupied West Bank on Friday, according to Palestinian health officials. The Palestinian Ministry of Health said the incident occurred in the town of Tal, southwest of Nablus, adding that three of the injured were in critical […]
Trump to Attend Rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner Following April Shooting
President Donald Trump is set to attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Friday evening, months after the original event was cut short by a shooting that authorities described as an assassination attempt. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the president’s attendance during a briefing on Thursday. “Alongside all of you members […]
Obi Meets British Envoy, Pushes Credible Elections
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Thursday met with the outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, in Abuja. Obi disclosed the meeting in a post on X, saying their discussions focused on Nigeria’s democracy, the economy, the need to strengthen institutions and the importance of conducting credible […]
Falana: Party Deregistration Threatens Democracy
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has cautioned against the disqualification or deregistration of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that such actions could undermine Nigeria’s democracy and trigger a political crisis. Falana gave the warning while delivering a lecture titled, “Restoring Electoral Integrity: The Pathway to Good Governance and Public Accountability,” at an event […]
Tinubu Expands Army to 12 Divisions, Approves 20,000 New Recruits
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of 20,000 additional personnel to strengthen the country’s security architecture. The approval was announced on Thursday in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said the move is […]
