The Federal Government on Friday confirmed that Nigeria remains engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States, to address terrorism and violent extremism, following air strikes on terrorist targets in the North West. In a press release issued Friday morning by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government said the action … [Read more…]
President Donald Trump said Thursday that US forces conducted deadly strikes against Islamic State “Scum” in northwestern Nigeria, and vowed more attacks if the militants keep killing Christians. Without providing details, the commander in chief said “The Department of War executed numerous perfect strikes,” on Christmas Day, against IS targets. “I have previously warned these … [Read more…]
…Harps on building a sure future for Nigerian children Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged the Christian faithful and Nigerians to imbibe the virtues of peace, love, tolerance, and sacrifice at Christmas, describing them as the core values of the season. This was contained in a Christmas message he personally released on … [Read more…]
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has condemned the alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing it as unacceptable. In his Christmas message on Wednesday, Netanyahu emphasised that attacks against Christians or members of any religion cannot be tolerated, urging an end to the alleged militant displacement and violence against Christians in Nigeria. He also highlighted Israel as the … [Read more…]
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has extended Christmas greetings to Nigerians, urging them to embrace science, technology and innovation as tools to drive inclusive growth for national development. In a terse Christmas message personally signed by him and obtained by this magazine, Udeh said the season represents the … [Read more…]
…reassures diaspora, praises Mbah’s governance in Enugu The Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area in Enugu State, Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, has called on residents to sustain peace, unity and collective responsibility as the Christmas season is celebrated. In his Christmas message, Ogbodo said the birth of Jesus Christ underscores values of love, sacrifice … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization, Dr. Patrick Nwabueze Ubru, has extended Christmas goodwill to Governor Peter Mbah, commending his administration’s agricultural reforms and development initiatives. In a Yuletide message issued on behalf of his family and staff of the ministry, Ubru said the Christmas season reflects God’s love for humanity, noting that … [Read more…]
An Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to have been planted in a Mosque at Gamboru Main Market in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital exploded when worshippers were conducting their Magrib prayers at about 6:pm. Sources said, the Mosque usually hosts many people including traders and sellers who patronizes the Gamboru market on daily basis. This … [Read more…]
The Kano State House of Assembly has been plunged into mourning following the sudden deaths of two members, Aminu Ungoggo and Sarki Daneji, who reportedly passed away within hours of each other on Wednesday. The first to pass was Ungogo, chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, who reportedly died at the Assembly complex after … [Read more…]
…As House retains N1.3Trn Capital Expenditure, N321 billion Recurrent Expenditure …Economic sector tops sectoral allocations with N825.9% of total budget Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has signed the Enugu State 2026 Appropriation Bill into Law, restating his administration’s resolve to redouble the transformations recorded across every sector so far. Appending his signature to … [Read more…]
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, has predicted further defections to the party, noting that many politicians yet to join the ruling party were reassessing their political future. He urged the people of Rivers State to support the APC in the forthcoming elections, saying that sustained electoral backing is critical to … [Read more…]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, decorated newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The ceremony featured the elevation of one Assistant Inspector-General of Police to Deputy Inspector-General of Police, seven Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and thirteen Deputy Commissioners … [Read more…]