Monday’s raid “left 25 dead and 46 wounded on the Chadian army side”, the army source told AFP, while the administrative official gave a toll of “24 dead and several wounded”.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has forwarded a list of 18 commissioner nominees to the Anambra State House of Assembly for confirmation.

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has declared that the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 is “sacrosanct,” citing what he described as the administration’s achievements across the country.

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, has ordered  Commissioners of Police (CPs) to immediately undertake comprehensive audit of arms and ammunition within their respective commands. Disu gave the order on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of an emergency conference with CPs in charge of state commands. He said the audit must be […]

President Bola Tinubu has written the Senate, seeking the screening and subsequent confirmation of Joseph Tegbe as minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The House of Representatives on Tuesday called for urgent diplomatic and economic measures against South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks that have reportedly claimed the lives of Nigerians.

Nigeria and Ghana have strengthened bilateral cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking and transnational organised crime, with both countries pledging a more coordinated and aggressive response to the menace across West Africa.

By Steve Oko UMUAHIA – A major boost to Nigeria’s livestock sector is underway as the World Bank-supported Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), has earmarked ₦300 million for the establishment of an Animal Feed Reference Laboratory at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Abia State. The project, aimed at improving livestock productivity […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Rilwan Olatunji Disu, has announced a major operational reform within the Nigeria Police Force with the creation and nationwide deployment of the Violent Crime Response Units (VCRUs), replacing the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams.

—- Lauds Youth Minister, Olawande renovation of Ondo Press centre building By Dayo Johnson Akure The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has called on the six governors in the South West to prioritise safety of lives and property in view of the security challenges confronting the region. This was contained in a communique issued at […]

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has rejected what it described as the “seriously flawed judgment” of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, in the N5.5 billion defamation lawsuit filed against the organisation by two officials of the Department of State Services (DSS).

Cross River State has achieved a significant public health milestone with the successful treatment and discharge of its only confirmed COVID-19 case, rendering the state virus-free.

The United States is “not looking for a fight” over the Strait of Hormuz, but any Iranian attack on shipping will be met with a “devastating” response, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said Tuesday. “We’re not looking for a fight. But Iran also cannot be allowed to block innocent countries and their goods from an international […]

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting at Maitama on Tuesday ordered the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, to pay N100million in damages for defaming two officials of the Department of State Services, (DSS

Obi brought strong backing from urban voters and much of the South. Kwankwaso commanded a loyal base in the North