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Terrorism Has Reduced Significantly in Nigeria — Defence Minister Musa

ABUJA, NIGERIA Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, says the country has made serious progress in the fight against terrorism and violent crimes, even though insecurity has not completely ended in some parts of the country. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Musa said terrorist activities have reduced greatly compared to what […]

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Three Years After the Shock Therapy: Tinubu Says Nigeria Is Recovering

Abuja — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended the sweeping economic reforms introduced since he took office in 2023, insisting that Nigeria is now on a path to stability and long-term growth despite the hardships many citizens continue to face. In a nationwide statement marking the third anniversary of his administration on May 29, Tinubu

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AfDB Appoints Festus Keyamo to Champion $7 Billion integrated Africa Aviation

Abuja/Brazzaville — The African Development Bank (AfDB) has appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, as the African champion of its Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme for Africa (IATP), a major continental initiative backed by a proposed $7 billion investment framework. The Bank said the appointment reflects Nigeria’s “leadership and vision” in implementing

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Abuja Orders Tough Security Crackdown in Oyo After Schoolchildren Abducted

Fresh fear has spread across parts of Oyo State after repeated kidnapping attacks pushed the Nigerian military to send more troops, surveillance aircraft and intelligence officers into affected communities. The Armed Forces of Nigeria said the move became necessary after a series of abductions in the state, including the shocking kidnapping of dozens of schoolchildren

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Nigeria Welcomes Eid-el-Kabir with Renewed Calls for Peace, Security and Compassion

As Muslims in Nigeria and across the world prepare to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, also known as Eid al-Adha, messages of sacrifice, unity, security and national renewal have continued to dominate public discourse, with political leaders and government institutions urging Nigerians to embrace peace and compassion during the sacred season. The 2026 Eid celebration comes at a

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Abuja: Nigerian Navy Celebrates 70 Years Amid Renewed Security Promise

The Nigerian Navy has again assured Nigerians that it will continue protecting the country’s waters, fighting sea crimes and defending Nigeria’s security as the force celebrates 70 years of existence. The assurance was given during a special thanksgiving service held in Abuja as part of activities marking the Navy’s 70th anniversary celebration. Speaking at the

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Moniepoint Launches ₦3 Billion University Innovation Push

Lagos/Abuja — Nigerian fintech company Moniepoint Inc. has unveiled a ₦3 billion investment plan to establish innovation hubs across three major Nigerian universities, in what is being described as a significant private-sector intervention in technology education and talent development. The investment, scheduled to run over the next three years, will fund the development of modern

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Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results, Alleges Widespread Disenfranchisement

Abuja — Former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral irregularities during the exercise. In a strongly worded statement issued after the primaries, Amaechi described the announced results as “concocted” and insisted he would

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Benue Delivers Big for Tinubu as APC Confirms 2027 Presidential Ticket

Nigeria’s political atmosphere for the 2027 general election is already getting hot as the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially picked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its presidential candidate again, while the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) is preparing to begin its own presidential primary election. This latest development shows clearly that

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