Written by The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has shut down Cornerstone, operated by Istanbul Quarry in Dutse, Abuja, after flying rocks from a blast injured staff and students of Graceland High School and damaged school property. Assistant Director (Press), NESREA, Nwamaka Ejiofor, disclosed this in a statement, revealing that the incident occurred around […]
The Nigeria Police Force’s Mobile Force, 50 Squadron in Kubwa, Abuja, has issued urgent instructions for all officers assigned to provide security for high-profile individuals, including the Chief Judge of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, to report back to base by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The directive, issued under reference AB: 4087/FCT/50PMF/VOL.10/ […]
“Exiting CPS Next Week” — Senate President Akpabio Assures Retired Police Officers Of Pension Relief
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Thursday assured protesting retired police officers that the National Assembly will, next week, formally remove them from the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), marking what appears to be a major breakthrough in their long-running agitation. The retirees, who have been keeping vigil at the entrance of the National Assembly […]
Russia said Friday it was considering banning popular messaging service WhatsApp, accusing it of failing to prevent crime, and urged its tens of millions of users to switch to domestic alternatives. US technology giant Meta, which owns WhatsApp, said Russia was trying to ban the application because it “defies government attempts to violate … Continue reading “Russia Threatens Total Ban On WhatsApp”
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has explained why he returned to Nigeria aboard an Ivorian aircraft amid the coup in Guinea-Bissau. He explained that while both President Bola Tinubu and Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara made arrangements to evacuate him and his delegation from Bissau, the Ivorian team secured landing clearance first due to its … Continue reading “Why I returned to Nigeria From Guinea-Bissau On Ivorian Aircraft — Jonathan”
The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Matthew Adepoju, has explained why Nigeria’s satellites cannot provide real-time surveillance data to support the country’s security operations. Adepoju spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Friday. Responding to concerns about Nigeria’s ability to track recent mass abductions … Continue reading “Insecurity: Why Nigeria’s Satellites Can’t Provide Real-Time Information — NASRDA DG”
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that Nigerians have the right to seek help from the international community if the government fails in its constitutional duty to protect them. Obasanjo stated this during the 2025 Plateau Unity Christmas Carol, held at the Ten Commandments Altar in Jos, where he attended as a special guest … Continue reading “Insecurity: Nigerians Have Right To Seek Foreign Assistance — Obasanjo”
The Federal Government has renewed its commitment to tackling insecurity, calling on regional and international allies to strengthen collaboration in the collective fight against insecurity. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, gave the assurance when a powerful delegation of the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) led by its President, … Continue reading “FG Needs Support From Allies To Fight Terrorism — Akume”
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, on Friday said Nigeria’s economy has emerged stronger. He specifically pointed out that the economy can withstand external shocks today than ever in its history, noting that Nigeria and Ethiopia are leading economic recovery on the African continent. READ ALSO: Tinubu Approves Committee To … Continue reading “Nigeria’s Economy Now More Resilient, CBN Gov Says”
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Friday said that the entire South-West region has thrown its weight behind President Bola Tinubu to address the security challenges facing Nigeria. READ ALSO: Hardship A Global Phenomenon, FG Needs Time – Ooni Oba Ogunwusi, who condemned the politicisation of the current challenges, said that the traditional … Continue reading “Insecurity: We Need To Support Tinubu To Save Nigeria — Ooni Of Ife”