SDP National Chairman mourns Akwashiki, hails legacy of loyalty and service
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Professor Sadiq Umar Abubakar, has described the death of Senator Godiya Akwashiki as a “great loss” to the party and the nation.
Defence, interior must act as one to fix Nigeria’s security gaps – Musa
According to Musa, no single agency or ministry can address these challenges in isolation, stressing the need for intelligence-driven, whole-of-government responses.
Collapse: Ikorodu school building already marked for demolition – Lagos govt
Recall that the bungalow classroom block collapsed late Thursday at Odokekere High School in Ikorodu, Lagos. There was no casualty recorded.
Saudi Arabia’s 90-year-old King Salman undergoes medical tests
He has been on the throne since 2015, though his son Mohammed bin Salman was named crown prince in 2017 and acts as de facto ruler.
Terror Financing: Nigeria off EU high-risk list, NFIU confirms
Nigeria has been officially removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, a decision that eases enhanced scrutiny on financial transactions between Nigeria and EU member states.
Chimamanda’s son’s death: Pharmacists raise alarm over propofol use, demand probe
The Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria, AHAPN, on Friday raised a fresh alarm over the tragic death of Nkanu, the young son of celebrated writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, describing the incident as “a grave patient-safety failure” that demands urgent national accountability.
Drama as Rivers Assembly insists on impeachment of Fubara
Rivers state House of Assembly on Friday said it would never back down on the ongoing impeachment process against the governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof Ngozi Odu.
NANS confirms release of detained AAU students, others
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has confirmed the release of 52 youths, including students of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, Edo State arrested on Monday for taking part in a protest over security matters in the community.
Insecurity: Interior, Defence ministers vow greater synergy between military, paramilitary
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), have reaffirmed the commitment of the federal government to a coordinated and intelligence-driven approach to tackling Nigeria’s security challenges.
Police caution Awka residents against street protests
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, issued the warning in a statement on Friday in Awka.
Shared digital infrastructure now supports thousands across MDAs — Galaxy Backbone
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA — Galaxy Backbone Limited, the Federal Government’s digital infrastructure and shared services provider, says its platforms now support thousands of government users across hundreds of public institutions that Nigerians rely on daily. Last year, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) adopted the 1Gov Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS), a centralised cloud-based platform […]
