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target=_blank>Troops destroy Bandits’ hideouts, recover weapons in Taraba
Troops of Headquarters 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have destroyed several bandits’ camps, neutralised armed elements, and recovered weapons during coordinated operations in Taraba State. The operations also led to the arrest of a key suspect said to be linked to criminal activities in parts of southern Taraba. Acting Assistant Director,
target=_blank>Appeal Court affirms ruling barring VIO from seizing vehicles, imposing fines
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the ban against the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, also known as Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) from impounding, confiscating or imposing fine on motorists. In the latest verdict, a three-member panel of justices on Thursday held that appeal brought by the Minister of FCT through his counsel,
target=_blank>Tinubu swears in Musa as Defence Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in the former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa (rtd.) as the new Minister of Defence. Musa, who left his position as CDS recently took the oath of office on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga in a post on X said Musa has taken
target=_blank>Muslim Community denies Dachomo’s claim of converting burnt church to mosque
Mangu Concerned Muslim Consultative Forum (MCMCE) in Mangu local government area of Plateau state has refuted a claim credited to Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), that a church burnt in the area has been converted to a mosque. The community described the allegation as baseless and inflammatory,
target=_blank>FULL LIST: Tinubu appoints Ibas, Dambazau, 63 others as ambassadors
President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, immediate past sole administrator of Rivers state and former naval chief, as a non-career ambassador. The president also named Abdulrahman Dambazau, former Minister of Interior and former Chief of Army Ataff, as a non-career ambassador. Also named were Ita Enang, a former senator; Chioma Ohakim, former Imo
target=_blank>Gov. Lawal Presents N861bn Budget to Zamfara Assembly
From Abdullahi Abdulrahaman Chakwa, Gusau Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has presented an N861 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year before the state House of Assembly. The governor said the budget will serves as a roadmap for transformation and a declaration that Zamfara will rise stronger. The budget proposal was presented to the
target=_blank>Buratai: Judging Nigeria’s future by current challenges is shortsightedness
Tukur Buratai, former Chief of Army Staff, has said Nigeria is a great country that cannot be defined by its current challenges. Owing to the rise in insecurity and killings in some parts of the country, Nigeria has come under attack. Recently, US President Donald Trump described Nigeria as “disgraced nation”, the American leader had
target=_blank>Tears As Ex-State House Correspondent is Laid to Rest
The media community in Kwara State has been thrown into mourning following the death of a former State House Correspondent of the National Pilot Newspaper, Hajia Aisha Bukola Adama-Odion. Fondly called Hajia Bukky by colleagues and friends, the journalist died on Saturday, November 29, 2025, after a brief illness. Her Janazah prayer was held at
target=_blank>Why We Passed Tinubu Tax Reform – Barau Jibrin
The Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has explained that the National Assembly approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform to expand national revenue, strengthen the economy and improve funding for critical sectors. Senator Jibrin made the clarification while responding to questions from students during a distinguished personality lecture organised by the Department of Political
target=_blank>How Varsities Can Assist FG Fight Insecurity – VC
The Vice Chancellor of Summit University Offa, Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu, says Nigerian universities must become strategic partners in addressing the nation’s insecurity, stressing that the solution goes beyond kinetic responses. Speaking with journalists during the institution’s fifth and sixth combined convocation, the VC said universities have a duty to counter misinformation, produce technology driven
target=_blank>Troost-Ekong reveals reason for retirement
William Troost-Ekong has revealed the reason behind his decision to retire from international football ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 32-year-old made the announcement via a message on social media on Thursday. Troost-Ekong was named in Nigeria’s provisional squad for the AFCON 2025 finals on Tuesday. The centre-back has played a bit-part
Troost-Ekong reveals reason for retirement
target=_blank>‘Country safe, secure’ – Defence Minister Musa assures Nigerians
Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), has assured that the country is safe and secure, pledging that citizens will see tangible improvements in national security very soon. General Musa stated this on Thursday in Abuja while addressing journalists shortly after he was sworn in as Minister of Defence. The new defence minister
‘Country safe, secure’ – Defence Minister Musa assures Nigerians
target=_blank>Nominating Yakubu as ambassador sends wrong message to INEC – Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, has condemned the nomination of the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu. DAILY POST reports that President Bola Tinubu earlier this week nominated Yakubu as an ambassador. A cross-section of Nigerians alleged that the nomination of the former INEC Chairman was a reward for
Nominating Yakubu as ambassador sends wrong message to INEC – Atiku
target=_blank>Ned Nwoko alleges cyber harassment, vows action
Delta State Senator Ned Nwoko has alleged that he is facing ongoing harassment in cyberspace. In a statement issued on Thursday by his media team, the lawmaker vowed to take lawful action against the perpetrators of the cyber harassment. He alleged that some unscrupulous persons have been engaging in cyberstalking and coordinated defamation against him
Ned Nwoko alleges cyber harassment, vows action
target=_blank>China pledges zero-tariff boost for West Africa
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria and to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Yu Dunhai, has assured that China is willing to accelerate the implementation of zero-tariff measures in Africa to bring new opportunities for West Africa. He stated this on Thursday when he met with ECOWAS Commission President, Dr Omar Alieu Touray.
China pledges zero-tariff boost for West Africa
target=_blank>‘I feel perfectly safe here’ – Boris Johnson rejects negative security reports on Nigeria
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that he feels safe in Nigeria, contrary to the negative reports he had read before his visit. Johnson made this remark during the Imo State Economic Summit 2025, held in Owerri on Thursday, the state capital. He said: “I want you to know that when I decided
‘I feel perfectly safe here’ – Boris Johnson rejects negative security reports on Nigeria
target=_blank>EPL: Paul Merson predicts Aston Villa vs Arsenal, other fixtures
Former Arsenal player Paul Merson has predicted the Premier League matches taking place this weekend. Aston Villa will host Arsenal in the early kick-off on Saturday afternoon at Villa Park. On Saturday evening, Manchester City will clash with Sunderland, while Bournemouth will take on Chelsea. On Sunday, Brighton will face West Ham United, with Wolves
EPL: Paul Merson predicts Aston Villa vs Arsenal, other fixtures
target=_blank>Robust soil management foundation of sustainable food production – Minister
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Dr Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has said that strategic and robust soil management is the foundation of sustainable food production, environmental quality and agricultural resilience. The minister made this disclosure during the celebration of the 2025 World Soil Day event at the Abuja Continental Hotel on
Robust soil management foundation of sustainable food production – Minister
target=_blank>We’ll fight drug abuse to finish – Emir Sanusi
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has vowed that the Kano Emirate Council will stop at nothing to ensure that the fight against drug abuse is won. Emir Sanusi made this vow at a three-day stakeholders’ summit on drug abuse organised by the Kano Reformative Centre, Kiru. The monarch stressed that the council,
We’ll fight drug abuse to finish – Emir Sanusi
target=_blank>Security: Enugu Council launches ‘Operation Kwechiri’, deploys 320 vigilantes
Chairman of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Council of Enugu State, Barr. Chijioke Ezugwu, on Thursday, launched “Operation Kwechiri”, a special security force to strengthen the war against insecurity in the area. DAILY POST reports that 320 trained vigilante operatives have been deployed for the operation. As part of the security campaign, Ezugwu also launched four security
Security: Enugu Council launches ‘Operation Kwechiri’, deploys 320 vigilantes
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