150 terrorists surrender as military pressure mounts in North-East
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — More than 150 terrorists, including commanders, fighters and affiliates, have surrendered to troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), in the past week, the military has said. The figure represents a significant increase from the more than 50 terrorists who surrendered in the previous week, […]
Peace on paper, peril in practice: Why 2027’s elections remain at risk, by Dakuku Peterside
There is something reassuring about political rivals gathering beneath one roof to sign a common promise of peace. In a country where elections have too often been accompanied by intimidation, inflammatory rhetoric, and violence, the symbolism matters. It affirms that opponents are adversaries, not enemies, and that the pursuit of power must remain subordinate to the survival […]
DSS, NIA to probe NFF over alleged sabotage of national interests
Department of State Services, (DSS) and the Nigerian Intelligence Agency (NIA) are investigating intelligence reports that certain top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are working with some foreign interests to undermine national security.
Foundation commends NDDC, Labour Ministry for entrepreneurship support
— Says over 600 women, PWDs empowered nationwide By Dayo Johnson, Akure The Jummy I Care Foundation has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, House of Destiny and other partners for supporting its entrepreneurship training and empowerment programme for women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The foundation said […]
Adeleke receives new Osun CP, demands release of detainees
Osun State Government has formally received the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, with Governor Ademola Adeleke urging him to reform the state police command and secure the release of persons he described as political detainees. Zungura, who assumed office in Osun on Monday, visited the governor alongside senior officers of the command. During […]
Anti-terror war: Christian Aid seeks accountable humanitarian system
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Christian Aid Nigeria, a non-governmental organization supporting communities affected by conflict and insurgency across the country, has called for stronger national leadership and a more accountable humanitarian system. The group, in a communique it issued after a one-day conference it convened in partnership with Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa Nigeria (EYN), further stressed […]
