President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to bring an end to terrorism and banditry ravaging northern Nigeria, declaring that no region of the country will be abandoned in the face of insecurity. Tinubu’s remarks were delivered on Saturday at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kaduna. The president was represented at the event by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.…

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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has raised strong objections to the reported transfer of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to a prison facility in Sokoto State, warning that the move puts his life at risk and could hinder his right to appeal his conviction. In a statement issued on Sunday, IPOB’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, described both the sentencing and the transfer as “malicious” and part of what he alleged to…

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has expressed deep sorrow over the gas explosion that claimed three lives and left dozens injured in the Ona Ara area of Ibadan, Oyo State, last Friday. Describing the incident as both “needless and preventable”, the minister lamented the growing trend of illegal gas operations across Nigerian communities. In a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Louis Ibah, Ekpo…

Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has criticised the Federal Government’s handling of the recent wave of school kidnappings, urging authorities to move beyond issuing statements and take “visible, coordinated, decisive, and proactive action” to stop the attacks. Amaechi made the remarks in a late-night post on X, referencing last week’s assault on St. Mary’s School in Papiri, Niger State, where gunmen abducted students and staff. The incident occurred just…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered President Bola Tinubu to release the full forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and expose the identities of those indicted in the alleged misappropriation of over N6 trillion. The funds in question were meant for the development of the oil-rich Niger Delta region between 2000 and 2019 but were allegedly siphoned, leaving 13,777 projects abandoned. Delivering the judgment,…

The Kebbi State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all state-owned tertiary institutions, except for the College of Nursing Sciences and Midwifery, Birnin Kebbi, citing heightened insecurity across the state. The directive was issued on Saturday by the state Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Issa Tunga, during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi. Tunga explained that the decision became necessary following recent cases of insecurity that have affected several…

The Yobe State Government has announced the immediate closure of all boarding secondary schools across the state in a move aimed at safeguarding students amid escalating security concerns in northern Nigeria. Governor Mai Mala Buni issued the directive on Saturday following a high-level security meeting with heads of security agencies. The meeting, held in Damaturu, reviewed recent attacks on schools in other states, including mass abductions that have intensified public…

Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, on Friday issued a strong call to the Nigerian Federal Government to take urgent and decisive action against the perpetrators of rising attacks on Christian communities across the country. In a statement posted on X, Meloni condemned the latest wave of violence as “heinous and unacceptable,” urging Nigerian authorities to reinforce security measures and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. “We strongly condemn…

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson, has emphasised the need for deeper, more strategic cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, arguing that strengthened bilateral engagement is essential to addressing Nigeria’s evolving security landscape. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, Benson—who represents the Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State—reflected on a series of recent high-level engagements with senior US officials. He said the discussions reaffirmed…

The Rivers State Government has called on Rotary International to intensify its role in fostering national unity, peace and youth empowerment across the country, especially at a time when Nigeria continues to grapple with socio-political divisions and rising youth challenges. Governor Siminalayi Fubara made the appeal on Friday during the All-Nigeria Rotary Conference held at the Dr. Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt. Represented by the Secretary to…

President Bola Tinubu has challenged world leaders at the 2025 G20 Summit to establish a fairer global framework that ensures Africa benefits from its critical mineral wealth, rather than remaining a mere supplier of raw materials. He spoke at the Third Session of the summit held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. Tinubu also advocated for the creation of global ethical standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and urgent reforms to the…