Insecurity: CDS interacts with retired officers from North West
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has solicited for inputs from all stakeholders to contain the security challenges across the country. Irabor […]
North West
Troops neutralise scores of bandits in Zamfara – Army
The Nigerian Army says its troops of 8 Division have eliminated an unspecified number of bandits in fierce encounters in Talata Marafa Local Government Areas […]
On being angry with the state and INEC, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
Let’s get it right from the start. Nigeria has been a huge disappointment to her citizens, and no one (not even those in the corridors […]
Buhari confesses: Fighting corruption in democratic setting difficult
President Muhammadu Buhari says fighting corruption in democratic setting is a difficult task to accomplish. The president disclosed this during an interview with Arise Television […]
Busybodies Outside The Gates, By Azu Ishiekwene
Bill and Melinda Gates had barely finished saying the “D” word when all kinds of marriage counsellors and grief-mongers besieged social media with suggestions of […]
Labour rallies stakeholders to interrogate issues of insecurity
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on stakeholders to interrogate the issues causing insecurity in the country and finding a lasting solution to the […]
Sports Festival: Ganduje charges athletes to win gold medals
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has charged the 206 athletes from the state going for the National Sports Festival in Edo to work hard, […]
NDLEA arrests 70-year-old suspected drug supplier in Niger
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 70-year-old suspected drug trafficker, who allegedly supplied illicit substances to Boko Haram insurgents and bandits. […]
Traditional ruler lauds FG on Funtua free trade zone
Alhaji Usman Bello, District Head of Ketare Kankara in Katsina State, has lauded Federal Government for establishing Funtua free trade zone, saying it would help […]
The Kalashnikov Challenge: Mass Kidnapping, Poverty Intensification and Self-Destruction, By Jibrin Ibrahim
The mass circulation of small arms and light weapons among the civilian population has placed Nigeria on the path to self-destruction. When the […]
NDLEA seizes 1,292 kilograms of illicit drug in Ondo forest, arrests 9 suspects
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Ondo State Command, have arrested nine dealers of illicit drugs and seized from them a […]
NSA, CDS reassure Nigerians of end to insecurity
The National Security Adviser (NSA) retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Maj.-Gen Lucky Irabor, on Monday, reassured Nigerians of their […]
Cries for Justice: Sasha and the Burden of Political Leadership, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
The reported clash between Hausas and Yoruba traders in Sasha, Ibadan on Thursday, February 12, 2021 should be alarming for every Nigerian. Given that […]
Insecurity: ONSA engages in town hall consultations across geo-political zones
Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has concluded plans to engage in town hall meetings across six geopolitical zones with a view to addressing […]
Kano Govt., NABDA to collaborate for development of grazing area for herdsmen
Kano State Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje, says his state will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) for the development […]
PIB will attract investment into oil and gas sector – Ekpenyong
By Haruna Salami The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North West, Christopher Ekpenyong has expressed delight that the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB will end 20 years […]
Ethnic and Religious Hatred and the Deceitful Campaigns in Nigeria, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
The American political scientist, John Mearsheimer, in the book, The Great Delusion – Liberal Dreams and International Realities, draw attention to how our capability for […]
Military kills over 35 terrorists, destroys 13 gun trucks, others
By Chimezie Godfrey Military operations in troubled zones of the country have led to the killing of over 35 terrorists, destruction of 13 gun trucks and […]
Uba Sani Foundation partners CBN on financial inclusion
In a bid to deepen financial inclusion and create opportunities for access to credit facilities for people in Kaduna Central Senatorial District, the Uba […]
Troops rescue kidnap victims in Zamfara
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have rescued kidnap victims in Zamfara state. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters Abuja, Maj […]
Troops kill bandit, arrest others in Zamfara
By Chimezie Godfrey The troops of Operation Hadarin Daji has killed a bandit, arrested others, and recovered arms and ammunition in Zamfara state. This was […]
APC charges security agencies to investigate alleged linking of North-West governor to banditry
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged security agencies to investigate an intelligence report linking a North-West governor to banditry, abductions and other violent crimes […]
Buhari approves immediate reopening of 4 land borders
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate reopening of four land borders. Hajia Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, disclosed this while […]
Former Daily Trust editors join Dateline Nigeria
Two former Daily Trust editors Nasiru L. Abubakar and Lawan Danjuma Adamu have joined Dateline Nigeria (dateline.ng), a year-old online newspaper based in Abuja. This […]
Salami probe: Magu’s lawyer fumes, says suspended EFCC boss ‘will be vindicated’
Barrister Wahab Shittu, lawyer to the suspended Chairman of EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has reacted to reports that the Justice Ayo Salami panel has submitted its […]