Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has renewed Niger State’s demand for a 13 percent derivation from the Federal Government, arguing that communities hosting major hydropower dams continue to bear enormous environmental, social and economic costs without receiving adequate compensation. The governor made the appeal during a meeting with the leadership of the North Central Development Commission […]
Nigerian Forces Prevent Attempted Student Abduction in Borno Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has applauded Nigerian military personnel following the successful prevention of an attempted mass abduction at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) in Monguno, Borno State. In a statement shared on his official […]
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that strengthening cooperation between religious communities is central to tackling Nigeria’s persistent security challenges, stressing that lasting peace cannot be achieved through military action alone. The President made the remarks on Saturday while hosting Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and […]
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has launched a fresh legislative effort aimed at strengthening the country’s defence system, with lawmakers seeking reforms that could improve the capacity, structure, and effectiveness of the nation’s security institutions. The initiative was unveiled during a two-day public hearing organised by the House Committee on Defence at the National Assembly Complex […]
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns about the urgent need to address the growing insecurity in various parts of the country. During a visit to Bauchi State, where he commissioned several road projects completed by Governor Bala Mohammed’s administration, Obasanjo emphasized that Nigeria must act quickly to resolve the worsening security situation. He […]

