Obi seeks transparency in Nigeria’s borrowing, cites S’Africa’s $1bn loan
By Henry Umoru Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 polls, Peter Obi has asked the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, tell the country how the nation’s mounting debt is being utilised, pointing to South Africa’s transparent handling of a recent $1 billion development loan as a […]
Tinubu commissions Abuja airport bypass vows no community will pay price of Devt
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday commissioned a 7-kilometre access road bypassing the second runway of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, declaring that no Nigerian community should be made to bear the cost of national development without recompense.
Army Chief urges graduating recruits to crush terrorists, bandits, kidnappers
By Kingsley Omonobi The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged graduating recruits under the Restore Hope Initiative to confront terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements threatening Nigeria’s peace and security with courage, professionalism and discipline. The charge was delivered on Thursday at the graduation ceremony of the Restore Hope […]
Panic grips Ilorin over rumoured bandit attack
By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — Panic swept across Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Thursday following rumours of an impending bandit attack, prompting hundreds of parents and guardians to rush to schools to pick up their children. The scare, which spread rapidly across the city, led to anxiety among residents, particularly around public and private […]
US forces lift blockade of Iran ports
The signing of the deal by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian set in motion a 60-day period for talks on wider issues between the two foes, including the Iranian nuclear programme.
FG assures Christians of action on security, welfare concerns
The Federal Government has assured Christians that it is aware of their concerns over insecurity and other socio-economic challenges facing the country, pledging continued engagement to address issues relating to safety, welfare and economic opportunities.
