FLASH: Military Activates Operation Savannah Shield Over Killings In Kwara, Niger
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the killing…
FLASH: Military Activates Operation Savannah Shield Over Killings In Kwara, Niger
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has vowed to bring to justice those responsible for the killing of villagers in Woro, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The military high command said this in a statement issued through the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, on Monday. The statement also conveyed the Chief of…
JUST-IN: FG Commences Implementation Of ASUU Salary, Allowance Agreement
The Federal Government has begun implementing key welfare components of its renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, in a directive issued to Vice-Chancellors of federal universities on Monday, announced a 40 per cent increase in the Consolidated Academic Allowance (CAA) for ASUU members, effective…
BREAKING: Trump Petitioned Over Nigeria’s Electoral Reforms Bills
A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and political activist, Comrade Timi Frank, has petitioned United States President Donald Trump, warning that Nigeria’s democracy is under existential threat and could descend into chaos if alleged plans to manipulate the 2027 general elections are not halted. In a strongly worded open…
US Cedes Two NATO Commands To Europe In Effort To Share Defence Burden
The United States will hand over two top regional commands in NATO to European countries, diplomats said Monday, as President Donald Trump presses allies to take greater responsibility for their defence. Washington will transfer leadership of NATO’s Naples command, which focuses on the alliance’s south, to Italy and leadership of its Norfolk command in Virginia,…
PDP Faithfuls Declare Support For Hon. Tosin Alabi’s Egbeda/Ona Ara 2027 House Of Reps Bid
It was a moment of unity, celebration and loud political declaration on Saturday, 7th February 2026, as residents and loyal members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ona Ara Local Government gathered in large numbers to express overwhelming support for Hon. Tosin Alabi’s aspiration to represent Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency in the House of…
Overstaying Your Visa Affects Other Nigerians – US Embassy
The United States Mission in Nigeria has warned that visa overstays by Nigerian travelers could negatively affect opportunities for other Nigerians seeking to travel to the U.S. In a statement shared on social media, the U.S. Mission said compliance with visa rules is crucial to protecting access for Nigerians who travel responsibly for education, business,…
FLASH: Makinde Free To Join ADC – Oyo ChairmanÂ
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress in Oyo State, Yinka Olona, on Monday said Governor Seyi Makinde is free to join the party if he is willing to abide by its rules and internal democratic processes. He disclosed this while speaking with The PUNCH on the sidelines of a party stakeholders’ meeting held at…
BREAKING: Appeal Court Upholds Natasha’s Suspension
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Monday, held that the Senate acted within its powers when it suspended the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for misconduct. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, said it was satisfied that neither the Appellant’s parliamentary privilege nor…
I Will Find More Ways To Defeat Insecurity – Tinubu Promises
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated the commitment of his administration to finding solutions that would defeat terrorism and banditry in the country. The president said this on Monday during his opening remarks at the ongoing National Executive Council, NEC, conference on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development in Abuja. He, however, applauded several governors, especially…
Police Officer Returns N2.6 Million Mistakenly Transferred To Him
A police constable serving in Borno State Police Command, Mohammed Alhaji Muhammad, has returned ₦2.6 million mistakenly transferred into his bank account, saying the gesture was motivated by his desire to counter negative public perceptions about the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The development was confirmed by the spokesperson of the Borno State Police Command, ASP…
