UK worries over insecurity in Zamfara, promises support
Mr Sam Weldock, Head of Governance, Conflict and Social Development at the British High Commission, Abuja, has assured the Zamfara government of his country’s support […]
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Buhari, Macron agree to cooperate on fight against insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron have committed their two nations to working together to fight insecurity bedeviling the Lake Chad basin […]
Iran promises Hamas support in the fight against Israel
Iran has promised the Palestinian Hamas movement its support in the fight against Israel in the Gaza conflict. In a telephone conversation with Hamas leader […]
Emir of Ningi urges traditional title holders to bring positive changes to their communities
Alhaji Yunusa Danyaya, Emir of Ningi, Bauchi state has urged traditional title holders to deliver positive change in their communities. Danyaya made the call when […]
Insecurity : We will not relent in fight against criminality — Ebonyi PPRO
The Police Command in Ebonyi has reiterated its commitment to the protection of lives and property in the state, especially during and after the Eid-El-Fitri […]
NEMA D-G lauds UN’s humanitarian support to Northeast
Rtd AVM Muhammadu Muhammed, Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has lauded the UN’s humanitarian support to victims of insurgency and displacement. Muhammed gave the commendation when he […]
B/Haram: Embrace negotiation, save Nigeria N1.2 trillion annually: Ex-diplomat advocates
A former Nigerian diplomat has told the Federal Government to embrace negotiated settlement option to save Nigeria about N1.2 trillion being spent annually to defeat Boko […]
NGOs call for increased political will to fight VAWG
Two Non-Governmental Organisations, Centre for Family Health Initiative (CFHI) and Girls Power Initiatives (GPI) Nigeria, have called for more political will to help fight Violence […]
Chelsea see off Porto to reach semis despite Taremi stunner
Chelsea hung on to reach the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win, despite Mehdi Taremi’s stunning overhead kick in added time handing Porto […]
Olympics-bound Adekuoroye wins NSF gold for Ondo
Ondo State-born Olympics-bound wrestler, Odunayo Adekuoroye, has won a gold medal in the 57kg category of the wrestling event at the ongoing National Sports Festival […]
Troops kill more terrorists, capture more weapons in Borno — Army spokesman
The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation Lafiya Dole have eliminated more Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists and captured more arms and ammunitions in […]
Taraba herders, farmers excited over alternative feedstock – Facilitator
Herders and farmers are very excited over the initiative to ensure alternative feedstock for cattle by the Centre for Social Change and Economic Development Nigeria […]
Northern governors resolve to work with FG in fight against insecurity
The 19 Northern Governors have resolved to work with the Federal Government to tackle the insecurity bedeviling the region and to create a conducive atmosphere […]
CISLAC congratulates new EFCC boss, urges him to stay away from political influence
By Chimezie Godfrey The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has congratulated the newly appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC). […]
90% of criminalities in Nigeria linked to drug abuse –Marwa
… Says war against illicit drugs is fight to finish Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba […]
NCAC joins forces with NTA to fight menace of rape
The Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), Otunba Segun Runsewe, said his organization will join forces with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to […]
UN releases $15m to fight Ebola in Guinea, DRC
The United Nations has allocated $15 million (N5.8 billion) to fight the fresh Ebola outbreaks in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). […]
Judiciary, enforcement critical in corruption fight- Customs boss
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), retired Col. Hameed Ali, says the Nigerian judiciary is a critical element in the fight against corruption. […]
Buhari commends Emeka Offor’s initiative to fight River Blindness
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his appreciation for the ongoing efforts of businessman and philanthropist, Chief Emeka Offor in supporting humanitarian services, particularly in the […]
Niger’s presidential hopeful visits Buhari, others, solicits support
The Nigerien Presidential candidate in the Presidential Rerun Election , visited President Buhari to solicit for his support and endorsement in the forthcoming election in […]
Buratai reiterates gratitude to Buhari, goes down memory lane
The immediate past Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), has reiterated his sincere gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR […]
ECOWAS’ terrorism fight will intensify with Nigerian as AU’s peace, security commissioner – Onyeama
Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama says with Nigeria’s Amb. Bankole Adeoye as the African Union’s (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, the […]
Beyond Corruption Perceptions Index 2020, By Auwal Musa Rafsanjani
“Nigeria ranks poorly in 2020 CPI, why does it matter and what should the Nigerian Government do about it” Every year, the publication of the […]
COVID-19: Group lauds FCTA over enforcement of face masks in Abuja
An Abuja-based NGO, Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), has commended the enforcement of wearing of face masks by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) […]
From TRADOC to Service Chief: The amazing story of Irabor, Attahiru, By Yushau A. Shuaib
https://yashuaib.com/2021/02/tradoc-story-irabor-attahiru/ The story of Major Generals Lucky Irabor and Ibrahim Attahiru, the new Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff, respectively, is like […]