Hundreds of young men and women on Tuesday at the National Assembly in Abuja, called on Nigerians, irrespective of their soco-political leaning, to unite against insecurity across the country. The youths said they could no longer stand by and watch what they described as the politicization of insecurity in...
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Shell Nigeria Gas (SNG) has been sharing its experiences as it pioneered gas distribution nearly 30 years ago, saying the expansion of pipeline natural gas infrastructure and the market‑making role of gas distributors have been critical in moving gas from a policy aspiration to a practical energy solution for...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will officially begin the commissioning of several high-impact legacy infrastructure projects across the nation’s capital on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as part of his third anniversary celebrations. Speaking with newsmen during a high-level...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, swore in Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as the new Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The short event took place at the Presidential Villa in the presence of the ministers’ spouses and senior government...
By LEMMY UGHEGBE, Ph.D. When Nigerians think about national security, they think about soldiers. They think about troops advancing through difficult terrain, fighter jets pounding enemy positions and dramatic gun battles. What they rarely think about is intelligence. Yet intelligence is where victory usually begins. Before the arrest comes...
ABUJA – Executive Director of Development Specs Academy, Professor Okey Ikechukwu, has emphasized the crucial role of the media in safeguarding national security, saying journalists must balance the public’s right to information with the responsibility to protect sensitive information that could endanger the country. Speaking during an interactive session...
Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has applauded the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her steadfast commitment to empowering persons with disabilities and advancing social inclusion across the country. In a statement by Special Adviser Media To FCT...
Federal Government has commended the smooth and credible conduct of the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) organised by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), particularly the successful introduction of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) model in selected centres across the country. Minister of State for Education,...
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has dismissed allegations of a managerial crisis and mass resignation of workers within the organisation, insisting that staff departures recently reported in some media outlets were part of a voluntary restructuring exercise. In a statement issued by the Fund’s Head of Corporate Affairs,...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt in the Byazhin area of Abuja and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and other exhibits following a prolonged exchange of gunfire with suspected kidnappers. The operation, which took place in the early hours of Thursday, June 5, was...
A civil society group, Concerned Nigerians for Peace, Security and National Unity, has announced plans to stage a peaceful road walk in Abuja on Monday to mobilise support for collective action against insecurity and promote national unity. The group said the security situation across the country requires all Nigerians,...
Nigeria Police Force has arrested a man identified as Ifechukwu Dennis for allegedly impersonating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through the use of a fake voice recording used to deceive unsuspecting members of the public. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the arrest in a post on X on Thursday, revealing...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports of a purported kidnapping at Phase 1 Primary School in Gbagalape, Abuja, clarifying that no abduction took place. In a statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the police said officers attached to the Nyanya Division swiftly responded...
Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has been nominated for the Blueprint Newspapers 2025 Responsive Humanitarian Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding leadership in coordinating timely, structured and impactful humanitarian responses across Nigeria, particularly in moments of crises and vulnerability. Chairman, Editorial Board...
Stakeholders at a procurement conference on Wednesday June 3 in Abuja called for improved access to procurement financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting the critical role of the sector in driving economic growth, job creation and national development. The call formed part of discussions at the conference,...
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has provided 48 vein finders and accompanying accessories for distribution to the 14 SHF under the Hospitals Management Board (HMB). Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, in a statement on Wednesday, quoted the Mandate Secretary,...
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 91 Starlink communication terminals donated by the Starlink SpaceX Crisis Response Team to strengthen Nigeria’s disaster preparedness and emergency response infrastructure. The donation followed proactive engagements initiated by NEMA with the technology company aimed at exploring innovative solutions to enhance emergency...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on security as killings, kidnappings and terrorist attacks continue to threaten lives across the country. The call was part of resolutions adopted at the National Church Denominational Leaders’ Summit held on Tuesday at...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after the Eid-el-Kabir holiday in Lagos, during which he undertook a series of important political, governmental, and national engagements. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja Onanuga said President Tinubu, whose plane touched down...
Supreme Court has nullified a Court of Appeal order that froze the assets of Nestoil Limited, Neconde Energy Limited and two other firms over an alleged $1.1 billion debt claim. In a unanimous decision delivered by a five-member panel, the apex court ruled that the appellate court exceeded its...