The Nigerian Army has redeployed senior officers to key command and operational positions to strengthen operational effectiveness and enhance its response to Nigeria’s evolving security threats. The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, approved the strategic postings, according to a statement by Col. Appolonia Anele, Acting Director, Army
The Arewa Revival Project has dismissed as false, misleading and politically irresponsible, an alleged quote attributed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio to the effect that Northerners would suffer from January to May next year if President Bola Tinubu loses his reelection bid. In a statement signed by Hon. Muttaka
Governor Hyacinth Alia has dismissed as unfounded allegations by Mr Peter Obi that thugs working for the state government blocked him from accessing victims of the 2025 attack on Yelewata. The chief press secretary to the governor, Mr Tersoo Kula, made the government’s position known in a statement issued on
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, has narrated how his convoy was allegedly obstructed by thugs during his visit to Benue State on Tuesday. Obi said he travelled to the State on a humanitarian mission to visit families affected by the deadly
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that tobacco use can undermine fertility in both women and men. WHO gave the warning in a new publication issued on Tuesday, noting that “smoking very likely makes it harder to have a baby”. The UN health agency said women who smoke have
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos on Tuesday converged on the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan, for interfaith prayers ahead of its electioneering. The party members prayed for re-election of President Bola Tinubu and election of Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos Deputy Governor and APC Governorship Candidate for
Bandits have attacked communities in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing two people, injuring one and abducting 26 others, the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KadVS) has said. Mr Yunusa Shehu, Public Relations Officer of KadVS, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. Shehu said the attacks occurred
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo has commended the doggedness and determination of the victorious Edo Queens following their triumph over a Ghanaian side, announcing a reward of N50 million for the players and their officials. Okpebholo made the announcement during the presentation of the 2025/26 Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL)
By Femi Babafemi Let me start with a confession that has become something of a running joke among those of us who work closely with Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), the man simply refuses to age like the rest
Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Bola Tinubu is deeply committed to prioritising transportation infrastructure to ease operations for Nigerian transporters. Shettima spoke on Monday in Abuja during the inauguration of the National Working Committee of the National Structure of Transporters for Tinubu/Shettima 2027. He said the Tinubu administration treats