Buhari vows to eliminate all forms of violent crimes
President Muhammadu Buhari has again promised to eliminate all forms of violent crimes across Nigeria. He said in Kaduna on Saturday that the administration will […]
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Hunters Council rescues 186 kidnapped persons in 7 months- Official
The Nigerian Hunters Council says it has rescued no fewer than 186 kidnapped persons across Nigeria between January and July this year. The council has […]
Let’s focus on unity of Nigeria, not 2023 elections, Kalu charges politicians
The Chief Whip of the Senate,Sen. Orji-Uzor Kalu (APC-Abia) has charged Nigerian politicians to focus more on sustaining the unity of the country rather than […]
Nigerian Army commences Operation Still Water, sets up Super-Camp in Bakassi
The 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Calabar, has commenced a three-month security operation in Cross River to check crime and criminality in the nation.The […]
Nigeria @ 61: Realities, Aspirations and Way Forward
By Dakuku Peterside Sixty-one years ago ,there were celebrations across the length and breadth of Nigeria. In every hue and corner of this developing nation, […]
COAS flags off exercises Golden Dawn, Enduring Peace, Still Water Nation Wide
By Chimezie Godfrey The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Faruk Yahaya will on Monday 4 October, 2021, perform the flag-off of Exercises Golden Dawn, […]
Governor condemns kidnap of Permanent Secretary, Son
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has condemned the kidnap of the Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of Transport, Dr. Ibrahim Garba Musa and his […]
Nigeria @61: Big push ongoing to degrade agents of instability -Uba Sani
Commending the efforts of the gallant Nigerian troops fighting to secure the nation, the Senator representing Kaduna Central, Malam Uba Sani has said that this […]
Mixed reactions trail ban of private, commercial motorcycle operators in Kaduna
Some residents in Kaduna have expressed mixed reactions following the ban order by the State Government on the operation of private and commercial motorcycles. The […]
Nigeria @61: Lawmakers, CLO urge Buhari to tackle insecurity
Some lawmakers in Lagos and Nasarawa states, and CLO have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle the security challenges facing the country, as the nation […]
Nigeria and the Need for Food Security
By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi The right to sufficient food is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in subsequent international law. Food security […]
Declare bandits terrorists, Senate tells FG
By Haruna Salami The Senate has urged the Federal Government to declare bandits as terrorists in order to wage total war against them including bombing […]
CAN urges Southwest governors to protect social, economic, political interests of zone
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the southwest on Tuesday challenged governors in the zone to ensure the protection of its social, economic and […]
Kano Naval Base: Where Critics got it wrong
By Ali M. AliI watched with growing consternation the opposition to the establishment of a Naval base in Kano. The decision followed approval by the […]
Northern Govs Forum meets in Kaduna over VAT, others
Northern State Governors on Monday held an emergency meeting in Kaduna to discuss the progress and major concerns of the region.Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau […]
Security: Police ban illegal installation of cyber networks in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command on Friday, banned unauthorized installation of cyber networks as part of effort to complement the current security measures tackle banditry […]
President Buhari’s speech at UNGA76 on Friday
Let me, on behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, congratulate you on your well-deserved election as President of the 76th Session of the […]
Kaduna can be hub for processed agric. products in Africa – NEXIM
The Managing Director, Nigeria Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank, Mr Abubakar Bello, said that Kaduna State has the advantage of becoming a hub for the distribution of […]
Customs intercepts 202 motorcycles from suspected bandits in Katsina
The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) has intercepted 202 motorcycles from suspected bandits and their collaborators in Katsina State between August and September. The Acting Controller […]
Bethel School Abduction: 3 key suspects in police net – FHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey Police Operatives of the Special Tactical Squad have arrested three of the key suspects involved in the abduction of students of Bethel […]
Where to Wait for Buhari’s Successor, By Azu Ishiekwene
There is no greater evidence that Nigeria’s political elite are cut off from citizens than the disconnected, cold portrayals in the news headlines. While citizens […]
FG has identified, blocked terrorism financiers in Nigeria – Malami
The Federal Government has suceeded in blocking terrorism financing in Nigeria, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has […]
Group decries kidnapping upsurge in Kogi, attacks on worshippers
The socio-cultural Development Association of the Yoruba people of Kogi State, Okun Development Association (ODA), has condemned in strong terms, the attack on worshippers at […]
Katsina winning war against banditry – Masari
Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina says the new measures put in place to fight insecurity in the state are working and they are winning the […]
ECOWAS restates commitment to fighting money laundering, terrorism financing
The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) says it will continue to strengthen regional efforts against money laundering and terrorism financing. […]