Tinubu’s reforms prioritise youth empowerment, MSME growth and human capital development — Foreign Affairs PS
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Tinubu’s reforms prioritise youth empowerment, MSME growth and human capital development — Foreign Affairs PS
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Government says it is scaling up investments in education, youth empowerment, and digital innovation to boost productivity and red...
Nigeria rejects religious persecution claims, says security challenges are criminal not faith-based
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Nigeria rejects religious persecution claims, says security challenges are criminal not faith-based
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Government has dismissed allegations of religious persecution in Nigeria, insisting that recent security challenges are criminal and not motivated by...
Remembering General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja
By Samuel Aruwan
Today marks one year since the silent guns heralded the passing of Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who was taken from us while serving as Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff. For those of us who worked with him in Kaduna and beyo...
Analysts question US motives in Nigeria, warn against foreign military intervention
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Analysts question US motives in Nigeria, warn against foreign military intervention
By: Zagazola Makama
Growing conversations among security analysts and policy observers in Nigeria are questioning what they describe as the United States’ “renewed interest” in Nigerian...
Murder of Fulani herder triggers reprisal attack, leaves three villagers dead in Anwule, Benue
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Murder of Fulani herder triggers reprisal attack, leaves three villagers dead in Anwule, Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Three persons have been killed and one declared missing following a reprisal attack by suspected herders on Anwule community in Ohimini Local Go...
Murder of Fulani herder triggers reprisal attack, leaves three villagers dead in Anwule, Benue
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Murder of Fulani herder triggers reprisal attack, leaves three villagers dead in Anwule, Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Three persons have been killed and one declared missing following a reprisal attack by suspected herders on Anwule community in Ohimini Local Go...
TERRORISM: DSS GIVES UPDATE ON PROSECUTION OF TERROR SUSPECTS
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TERRORISM: DSS GIVES UPDATE ON PROSECUTION OF TERROR SUSPECTS
On November 19, Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja will continue the trial of two terrorism suspects, Mahmud Muhammad Usman and Abubakar Abba, who are wanted internationally. Usman (aka Abu Bara'a) and Abba (aka Isah...
Genocide claim: US lawmakers blast Trump, says threatening military action against Nigeria irresponsible, reckless
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Genocide claim: US lawmakers blast Trump, says threatening military action against Nigeria irresponsible, reckless
Two members of the United States parliament, Gregory W. Meeks and Sara Jacobs, have condemned President Donald Trump’s recent threat to cut off aid and launch military action...
ISWAP abducts mobile police officer travelling in commercial vehicle in Borno
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ISWAP abducts mobile police officer travelling in commercial vehicle in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have abducted a mobile police officer travelling in a commercial vehicle along the Damasak–Maiduguri ro...
Before Lecturing Nigeria, America Should Save Its Own Churches
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Before Lecturing Nigeria, America Should Save Its Own Churches
By Tayo Mabeweje
As Washington amplifies its criticism of Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians, it is imperative for the United States to look inward before pointing fingers outward. While Donald Trump and his supporters post...
Troops humiliate ISWAP in Malam Fatori, neutralized several fighters as it repel dawn attack
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Troops humiliate ISWAP in Malam Fatori, neutralized several fighters as it repel dawn attack
By: Zagazola Makama
In the predawn calm of Mallamfatori, a strategic town on the fringes of Lake Chad, troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and the Nigerian Army stood their ground against...
FCT police arrest 59 suspects in raid, investigate suicide in Lugbe
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FCT police arrest 59 suspects in raid, investigate suicide in Lugbe
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 59 suspects during coordinated raids across major black spots and criminal hideouts in Abuja.
Sources rev...
Electoral officer rescued as one killed, others injured in Kontagora election violence
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Electoral officer rescued as one killed, others injured in Kontagora election violence
By: Zagazola Makama
One person was killed while several others, including security personnel, sustained injuries during a violent attack by thugs at a polling unit in Kontagora Local G...
Security forces repel bandits’ attack in Sokoto community
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Security forces repel bandits’ attack in Sokoto community
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces in Sokoto State have foiled an attempted attack by armed bandits on Mangwarori Kwandawa area of Isa town, Isa Local Government Area of the state.
Sources to...
NSA, service chiefs meet over Trump’s directive on Nigeria
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NSA, service chiefs meet over Trump’s directive on Nigeria
By: Zagazola Makama
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, is currently meeting with service chiefs and heads of security and intelligence agencies at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Abuja, following report...
Security Forces Intercept Gunrunner in Gusau Smuggling Arms to Dansadau
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Security Forces Intercept Gunrunner in Gusau Smuggling Arms to Dansadau
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces in Zamfara State have arrested a suspected gunrunner in Gusau while attempting to smuggle a large cache of weapons, including rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), AK-47 rifles, and assort...
Africa will no longer be the milk cow of the Westerners
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Africa will no longer be the milk cow of the Westerners
Bringing up possible intervention by the United States in Nigeria to protect Christians, Trump shows bad faith and reveals Washington’s true intentions towards Africa.
Ah yes, here we go again, the West suddenly remembers Africa exists. App...
Chad closes border with Nigeria amid U.S. invasion rumours
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Chad closes border with Nigeria amid U.S. invasion rumours
By: Zagazola Makama
The Government of Chad has announced the immediate closure of its border with Nigeria, citing security concerns following reports of alleged U.S. military plans in West Africa.
Mil...
Trump’s comment could endanger Christians in Nigeria
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Trump’s comment could endanger Christians in Nigeria
By: Zagazola Makama
Comments credited to former U.S. President Donald Trump could endanger Christians in Nigeria by emboldening terrorist groups to carry out targeted attacks under the guise of religious persec...
Plateau: five killed in Kwi community reprisal after attack on cattle by Berom Militias
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Plateau: five killed in Kwi community reprisal after attack on cattle by Berom Militias
By: Zagazola Makama
At least five persons have been confirmed killed following a reprisal attack in Kwi community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, after suspected Berom...
