Politics

The new Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, officially assumed office on Thursday, pledging to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security and intensify the fight against crude oil theft, illegal bunkering, and other maritime crimes threatening the nation’s economy. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the Naval Headquarters in Abuja, […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Nkechi Eze, as the pioneer Director of the newly established Directorate of Force Medical Services. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the appointment in a statement on Thursday, noting that it followed the […]

Nigeria, France, and Italy have launched a joint initiative tagged Common Operational Partnership (COP Nigeria) to strengthen the fight against human trafficking and enhance the capacity of Nigeria’s anti-trafficking agency. The partnership, unveiled in Abuja on Wednesday, aims to bolster the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons […]

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged Nigerian media organizations to tell stories that reflect the nation’s history, inspire hope, and uphold democratic values. Speaking in Abuja during the 2025 Press Week organized by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in collaboration with the […]

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday received 23 abductees rescued by the Nigerian Army following a coordinated military operation. Handed over at the 22 Armoured Brigade Headquarters in Ilorin, the governor commended the military for their bravery and lauded the synergy among security agencies in combating banditry and kidnapping. […]

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been named Integrity Governor of the Year by the Nigerian Association of Christian Journalists (NACJ) in recognition of his achievements in education, healthcare, road infrastructure, youth empowerment, and transparency. Presenting the award in Ilorin, NACJ President Dr. Charles Okhai praised AbdulRazaq’s commitment to civil […]

The Federal Government has signed a $400 million cooperation agreement with Chinese-backed Stellar Steel Company Limited to establish a major steel plant in Ewekoro, Ogun State. The deal, sealed in Abuja between the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, and Stellar Steel’s President, Mr. Li, represents one of […]

Aviation and oil industry experts have urged the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to regulate the growing number of aviation fuel marketers, warning that the proliferation, now at 45 from just six previously, is fueling black market sales and raising safety concerns. Speaking at a recent forum, industry leaders cited […]

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has secured a fourth term with 89.77% of the vote, according to provisional results from the Independent Electoral Commission. The 83-year-old faced minor opposition after key contenders were barred, with former trade minister Jean-Louis Billon finishing second with 3%. Voter turnout was around 50%, particularly […]

President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate’s confirmation of his newly appointed service chiefs, including General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff, Major-General Waheedi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admiral Idi Abbas as Chief of Naval Staff, Air Vice Marshal Kennedy Aneke as Chief of Air Staff, […]