Nigeria
Defence Minister: No Security Architecture Can Guarantee Peaceful Elections If Political Actors Choose Violence
*Says responsible journalism is essential pillar of national security Linus Aleke in AbujaThe Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), said no security architecture, regardless of how sophisticated, can guarantee
CBN: Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Remains Above $52.5bn
Igbawase Ukumba in Lafia As the naira continues to strengthen, with the spread between official and Bureau de Change rates now narrowing to below 2%, Nigeria’s foreign reserves remained above
Defence Minister: U.S. Military Technology Is Bolstering Ongoing Operational Success Against Insurgency, Terrorism, Banditry
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has emphasised the vital role of U.S. military technology, including advanced drone capabilities and satellite intelligence, in bolstering
Stakeholders Seek Stronger Health Taxes to Curb NCDs, Boost Healthcare Funding
Funmi Ogundare Stakeholders in the health sector have called for stronger taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) as part of efforts to curb the rising burden of non-communicable
ITF Begins Nationwide Certification Exams for Artisans Under SUPA Programme
Yemi Kosoko in Jos The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has launched a nationwide certification examination for Nigerian artisans under the Skill Up Artisans (SUPA) programme one of the flagship initiatives
Gunmen Kill 20 in Fresh Night Attack on Plateau Community
Yemi Kosoko in Jos At least 20 people were said to have died and several others injured after gunmen invaded Binper community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area
APM Wins All 20 Chairmanship, 319 Councillorship Seats in Bauchi LG Polls
Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has won all the 20 chairmanship seats contested in yesterday’s Bauchi State Local Government elections. The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) declared
Kingibe Links Abuja Flooding to Construction on Green Areas, Drainage Channels
Funmi Ogundare Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, yesterday, blamed the worsening flooding in Abuja on the construction of buildings and other structures on green areas, floodplains,
Ocheme, Uchegbu lead Nigerian charge as PFL Africa Semi-Finals head to Morocco
Both fighters impressed at PFL Africa: Nigeria in June. Henniene secured a first-round submission victory, while Uchegbu announced himself with a dominant unanimous decision win The post Ocheme, Uchegbu lead
2027: Parties Yet to Unveil Campaign Councils Hours to August 19 Commencement of Campaigns
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Less than 24 hours to the commencement of campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, major political parties are yet to fully constitute and unveil
