Jigawa Rolls Out Excavators to Fight River Flood Threat
The Jigawa State Government has unveiled a large-scale intervention aimed at reducing flood risks, announcing the deployment of six amphibious excavators to clear aquatic weeds and carry out dredging work along the Hadejia River. Governor Umar Namadi disclosed this during the distribution of working tools to 15 community-based organisations (CBOs) in Auyo Local Government Area […]
Tinubu: Nigeria Will Not Negotiate With Terrorists
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed shock over the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in the custody of terrorists in Katsina State. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended condolences to the family of the late military officer, particularly his […]
Ogun Govt Boosts Security, Unveils Tech Surveillance Plan
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has declared that his administration is on high alert over rising security threats across Nigeria, unveiling plans to deploy technology-driven solutions to strengthen the state’s security architecture. He made the declaration during the All Progressives Congress (APC) strategic meeting held at the Presidential Lodge, Ibara, Abeokuta. Describing the spread of […]
Nigeria, Poland Expand Security Collaboration With New Initiative
Fresh efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s internal security architecture have received a boost following a new cooperation agreement between Nigeria and Poland covering border security, emergency response, civil defence and correctional reforms. The agreement was reached during high-level talks in Warsaw between Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and Poland’s Interior Minister, Marcin Kierwiński. The meeting […]
Kalu Pushes Local Arms Production, Anti-Terror Crackdown
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for increased domestic arms production and stronger efforts by financial institutions to combat criminal and terrorist financing, stressing the need for a more self-reliant and resilient national security framework. Kalu made the appeal at the Nigeria People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in […]
Obi Reaffirms Call for Kanu’s Release, Pushes Dialogue
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has restated his opposition to the continued detention of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, insisting that imprisonment is not the answer to the grievances fueling agitation in parts of the country. Speaking during an interactive session with Nigerians in Washington, D.C., United […]
Swiss Voters Head to Polls on Proposal to Cap Population Growth and Tighten Immigration
Switzerland is set to vote on a landmark proposal that would cap the country’s population and trigger stricter immigration controls, marking a significant test for a nation long known for its openness to foreign investment and the free movement of people. The referendum comes after Switzerland’s population grew by roughly 10% over the decade leading […]
Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Backed ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Pending Legal Challenge
A federal judge on Friday issued an indefinite injunction preventing the Trump administration from establishing a proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” compensation fund, while ordering the government to provide a sworn statement within one week confirming whether the initiative will be abandoned. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema of the Eastern District of Virginia ruled that public […]
Trump Announces Death of Tren de Aragua Leader in U.S. Military Strike
President Donald Trump announced Friday night that the leader of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua had been killed in a U.S. military operation. In a statement posted on social media, Trump said the strike was carried out under his direct authorization and targeted Héctor “Niño” Guerrero, the alleged head of the transnational gang. […]
2027: Atiku Pledges Reform Agenda, Vows to Heal Nigeria
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has reiterated his commitment to “set things right and heal the land” if elected president in 2027. Atiku made the remarks on Friday during a Democracy Day address delivered in Abuja at an event organised by the Coalition Political Action Committee (COPAC), a civic […]
