News as it breaks
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to accelerate the local production of arms and ammunition as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the graduation ceremony of Course 33 of the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima led a high-powered Federal Government delegation to the burial of the Emir of Zuru, Major General Muhammadu Sani Sami (Rtd), who passed away earlier in the week. The solemn ceremony, held at the Zuru Central Mosque in Kebbi State, drew prominent dignitaries including Governor Nasir Idris…
The Benue State House of Assembly has suspended four lawmakers for six months over an alleged plot to impeach the Speaker, Aondona Dajoh. Those affected include Alfred Berger (Makurdi North), Terna Shimawua (Kian), Cyril Ekong (Obi), and James Umoru (Apa). The suspension followed a motion of urgent importance moved by…
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a stark warning that Gaza City would face complete destruction if Hamas fails to comply with Israel’s demands to disarm, release all remaining hostages, and agree to end the war on Israel’s terms. “Soon, the gates of hell will open upon the heads…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised an alarm over the fraudulent creation of fake social media accounts impersonating its Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD. According to a statement issued on Friday, the fake accounts—operating on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram—have been used to solicit money, personal…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar (OON), has held strategic talks with his Japanese counterpart on the sidelines of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), with a focus on deepening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared interests. Ambassador Tuggar praised Japan’s hospitality and its…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Felix Theman, has appealed to motorists along the Gwagwalada–Giri highway to remain patient as efforts intensify to ease the lingering gridlock. Speaking in an interview with journalists, Theman explained that the traffic disruption stemmed from…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced a new directive stating that upkeep loan disbursements will now be tied strictly to the academic session of each institution. According to a statement issued by the Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, students will only be entitled to upkeep loans…
The Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) has begun the distribution of free Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) commodities to 106 Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs) across the state, in line with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s drive to expand access to quality healthcare for women and children.…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred the House of Representatives and its Committee on Capital Market and Institutions from compelling the appearance of Chief Executives and Managing Directors of 17 insurance companies in connection with alleged multibillion-naira debts owed to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the…
