By Kingsley Omonobi The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports alleging that the Federal Government or the Nigerian military entered into a ceasefire agreement with Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) or any other terrorist group. The military said its sustained and intensified offensives against terrorists, armed bandits, kidnappers and other criminal groups […]

By Ebunoluwa Sessou Africa’s richest industrialist, Aliko Dangote, has said he confronts business challenges as they arise but deliberately leaves work-related problems behind when returning home to maintain a balance between his professional and personal life. Dangote spoke while delivering the keynote address at the 25th anniversary celebration of Women in Management, Business and Public […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has warned federal universities, polytechnics and other tertiary institutions against entering into Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreements that prioritise investors’ profits over students’ welfare. It insisted that affordability, accessibility and public interest must remain central to education-sector partnerships, warning that projects beyond students’ financial reach would defeat the purpose […]

By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Kogi State Vigilance Service (KSVS), have killed three suspected kidnappers and recovered four AK-47 rifles and a cache of ammunition during an operation in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The operation, conducted on November 4, followed earlier raids on suspected […]

By Hadiza Yusuf The Kwankwasiyya Movement has urged the Federal Government and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to safeguard opposition parties and ensure their full participation in the 2027 general elections. The movement made the call against the backdrop of the Federal High Court judgment delivered on November 5, 2026, which invalidated the Senator […]