Israeli Air Strike on West Bank Refugee Camp Kills Five, Including Two Children
At least five people, including two children, were killed in an Israeli air strike on a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the strike on the Nur Shams camp near Tulkarm, stating it targeted the command center of a “terror cell.” In […]
Finance Minister Reaffirms FG Commitment to Economic Development and Agricultural Resilience
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to bolstering local economic development and enhancing agricultural resilience, especially in the face of natural disasters. During his visit to Kebbi State, Edun highlighted the Bola Tinubu administration’s efforts to strengthen economic partnerships and address challenges posed […]
Niger State Government Lifts Mining Ban with New Conditions to Combat Insecurity
The Niger State Government has lifted its ban on mining activities, a year after it was imposed by Governor Umaru Bago. Acting Governor Yakubu Garba announced the decision at the Government House in Minna, detailing new conditions that mining companies must adhere to before resuming operations. Garba stated that mining companies are now required to […]
President Tinubu Appoints New Heads for DSS, NIA Amid Security Shake-Up
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), replacing Yusuf Magaji Bichi. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity made the announcement on Monday. Ajayi, formerly the Assistant Director-General, has held key roles as State Director in Bauchi, Enugu, […]
PDP Applauds Court Decision on Edo Primary, Backs Ighodalo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn a federal high court judgment that had questioned the conduct of its governorship primary in Edo State, where Dr. Asue Ighodalo emerged as the party’s candidate for the upcoming gubernatorial election on September 21. In a unanimous ruling, the three-member panel […]
IGP Egbetokun Orders Manhunt for Abuja Shi’ite Attackers, 97 Arrested
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has initiated a manhunt for the individuals responsible for attacking police officers in Abuja, believed to be members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN). The violent incident occurred on Sunday, August 25, in the Wuse area, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and injuries to several […]
Israel Launches Pre-Emptive Strikes on Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
Israel carried out a series of pre-emptive airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Sunday, targeting thousands of Hezbollah’s rocket launchers, according to Israeli military reports. The strikes were intended to prevent a large-scale rocket and drone attack by the Iran-backed militant group. Hezbollah, along with its allies from Amal, confirmed that three of their fighters were […]
Atiku Abubakar Questions Preferential Treatment of Oando in Oil Deal Approvals
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Nigerian government to explain why Oando Plc, a company led by Wale Tinubu, a relative of President Bola Tinubu, received swift approval to acquire the onshore assets of AGIP and ENI. This contrasts with the delays faced by similar transactions involving companies like Shell/Renaissance and Mobil/Seplat. In […]
President Tinubu Pledges Commitment to Rule of Law at NBA Conference
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s dedication to upholding the rule of law, ensuring the separation of powers, and respecting dissenting views, as long as they adhere to Nigeria’s legal framework. This commitment was emphasized during the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference in Lagos, where Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered Tinubu’s message. […]
FCT Police Commissioner Pledges Accountability After Deadly Shiite Clashes
Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Benneth Igweh, has voiced his deep disapproval following the deaths of two police officers during a violent procession by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites. The incident, which occurred in Abuja on Sunday, resulted in the death of at […]
