President Bola Tinubu has praised the Federal Ministry of Finance for successfully closing USD 1.126 billion in financing for the execution of Phase 1, Section 2 of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of Africa’s most ambitious and transformative infrastructure projects. He applauded the Ministries
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria confirms that Nigerian authorities remain engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America, in addressing the persistent threat of terrorism and violent extremism. This has led to precision hits on terrorist targets in
President Donald Trump has said the United States launched a “powerful and deadly strike” against the Islamic State (IS) group in north-western Nigeria. The US leader described IS as “terrorist scum”, accusing the group of “targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians”. Trump said the US military “executed numerous perfect
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government is deploying additional tactical teams to the area attacked by terrorists in Maiduguri, to track down and apprehend those responsible. Shettima, who stated this in a statement on Thursday, condemned the bomb explosion that claimed five lives and left several others injured at
A Texas United States-based security research and strategy organization has named the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as security leader of the year 2025 for coming tops in operational success, integrity, institutional reform and sustained public confidence. In
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two people and 12 injured in an auto crash that occurred at Osara community in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi. Mr Tenimu Etuku, the FRSC Sector Commander in Kogi, made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria
The United Nations has expressed concern over the spate of indiscriminate abductions of civilians by bandits in Nigeria. Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, Mr Stéphane Dujarric, said the continued attacks on civilians by bandits was unacceptable. “We are very much concerned at the fact that so many other students, young
The Edo House of Assembly on Monday resolved to urge the state government to take over ownership of the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA)and the Radisson Hotel, Benin. The resolution followed plenary consideration of reports by two ad-hoc committees constituted by the Speaker, Chief Blessing Agbebaku, to examine ownership
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of a multi billion naira expanse of lands approved for the Goodluck Jonathan Legacy Model Housing Estate to the Federal Government. Justice Mohammed Umar granted the motion on notice moved by Osuobeni Akponimisingha, counsel for the Independent Corrupt Practices