US Hits Iraq Militia Sites And Anti-ship Missiles In Yemen As Fight With Iranian Proxies Intensifies
The U.S. military struck three facilities in Iraq and two anti-ship missiles in Yemen operated by Iranian-backed militias that have attacked U.S. personnel and ships in the region as the United States tries to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spilling over into a wider conflict. Both the strikes in Iraq and Yemen late on Tuesday targeted sites […]
Plateau Gov Imposes 24-Hour Curfew In Mangu Amid Rising Security Concerns
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has taken decisive action in response to the deteriorating security situation in the Mangu Local Government Area, declaring an immediate 24-hour curfew. The announcement, made through spokesperson Gyang Bere in a press statement, comes after consultations with relevant security agencies and aims to prevent a further breakdown of law […]
Fresh Crisis Erupts In Plateau As Houses, Churches, Mosques Burnt Down
A resurgence of violence has gripped the Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State, resulting in tragic fatalities, extensive arson, and the destruction of houses, places of worship, including churches and mosques. Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s imposition of a 24-hour curfew reflects the severity of the unrest. Brig.-Gen. Gakji Shipi, the Special Adviser to the Governor […]
Blinken Affirms U.S. Commitment To Invest In Nigeria’s Tech Sector
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, currently on an African tour, has conveyed the eagerness of American companies to engage in partnerships and investments within Nigeria’s economy, with a particular focus on the tech sector. During his visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Blinken expressed optimism about collaboration between American […]
FAAC Disburses N1.1 Trillion For December 2023
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has disbursed a total of N1.1 trillion as the December 2023 allocation to the Federal Government, States, and Local Government councils. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting for January 2024, a statement by the Director of Press […]
Miyetti Allah President, Bello Bodejo, Arrested By DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore President, Bello Bodejo, in connection with the establishment of an unregistered vigilante group in Nasarawa State. The arrest, conducted jointly by DSS operatives and Nigerian Army soldiers, took place at the Miyetti Allah’s Head Office, Tundun Maliya Cattle Market, Kilometre 22, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, […]
New Hampshire Primary: Donald Trump And Nikki Haley To Go Head-to-head
Donald Trump will face his last remaining Republican opponent, Nikki Haley, in a primary election in New Hampshire on Tuesday. The former US president is hoping to deliver a knockout blow to the ex-South Carolina governor’s campaign to be the Republican nominee. Ms Haley hopes New Hampshire’s bloc of independent voters will help her pull […]
Israel-Gaza War: IDF Says 24 Soldiers Killed In Gaza In One Day
The Israeli army says 24 of its soldiers were killed in Gaza on Monday – the deadliest day for its forces since their ground operation began. That includes 21 reservists who died in an explosion likely caused by mines that Israeli forces had placed in two buildings to demolish them, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) […]
President Tinubu Approves Emergency Procurement For FCT Security
President Bola Tinubu authorizes FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for emergency procurement of digital security and tracking equipment to combat insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory. Wike, in a Monday press briefing, at Abuja, assured that the undisclosed gadgets would enhance the fight against crime, emphasizing the government’s commitment. The Minister highlighted security agencies’ efforts, citing […]
Ex-Lawmaker Labels Fubara’s Budget Presentation As Illegal
Former House of Representatives member Samson Osagie criticizes Rivers State Governor Simi Fubara’s budget presentation, deeming it an “illegality.” Osagie contends that the 2024 budget, presented during the state’s crisis, lacks legality as it was not approved by a majority of lawmakers, citing Constitutional Section 91. “Therefore, legally speaking, as of the time Fubara presented […]
