Defense Minister Musa Says Nigeria’s Security Performance Hits 65–70%
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, says terrorism has drastically reduced across Nigeria, giving the country’s security efforts a performance score of between 65 and 70 percent.
Tinubu Defends Tough Economic Policies At Year 3
President Bola Tinubu has defended some tough policies of his government while marking his 3rd year in the Presidential Villa.
Tayo Popoola Expresses Confidence Over African Taekwondo Championships
Nigeria Taekwondo Federation president, Tayo Popoola, has expressed confidence that the country’s team to the 2026 African Taekwondo Championships in Bamako, Mali, is ready to compete and represent the nation with distinction as the event opens this Friday.
Netanyahu Says He Directed IDF To Increase Control Of Gaza To 70%
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has said that he directed the Israel Defense Forces, IDF, to increase control of Gaza to 70%.
Afenifere Faction Called On Tinubu To Ensure Free, Fair Elections
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure free, fair and credible elections in 2027, expressing concern over the state of Nigeria’s democracy under the current administration.
Makinde Says Creation Of State Police Is Long Overdue
Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has said that the establishment of state police is long overdue, noting that when operational, it will help reduce the level of insecurity in the country.
Police Arrest Five Kidnappers For Abducting Schoolchildren In Ondo State
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested five suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of two schoolchildren in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.
Insecurity: Nigerians Now Budget For Ransom – Atiku
Amid worsening insecurity, African Democratic Congress ( ADC) Presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigerians now budget for ransom, the same way they budget for school fees.
NUT Threatens School Shutdown Over Attacks, Abductions
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has threatened to shut down schools across the country if another attack occurs in any school, following the recent wave of kidnappings and killings involving teachers and pupils in parts of the country.
FG Considers Flight Restrictions, Passenger Isolation Over Ebola Threat
The Federal Government is considering possible restrictions on flights from countries affected by the Ebola virus, as part of fresh measures to prevent any outbreak in Nigeria.