The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says an internal review of its intervention portfolio found totalinterventions of about N10.93 trillion, of which N4.69 trillion remains outstanding, and that the bank hasso far recovered roughly N2 trillion since the current management took office, facts the governor saysconstrain the apex bank’s ability to launch fresh direct intervention…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Federal Government over what he described asits misplaced celebration of the release of abducted persons while failing to apprehend and prosecutetheir kidnappers. Atiku, in a statement issued Tuesday, said the government’s public jubilation each time abductedNigerians’ regain freedom sends a “dangerous message,” especially as the criminal networks…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, authorising the NigerianArmed Forces and the Nigeria Police Force to recruit additional personnel and take stepped-up securitymeasures in response to a recent surge in kidnappings and attacks.The declaration was made in a statement issued by the Presidency and shared publicly by thePresident’s media office. The…
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved a resolution declaring kidnapping and related banditry asacts of terrorism and asked that the Terrorism (Prevention) Act be amended to impose the maximumpenalty, death, for perpetrators, with no option for a fine.The upper chamber also urged President Bola Tinubu to restructure the country’s security architectureand pledged legislative support for…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State as the “RenewedHope Ambassador”, a role created ahead of the national rollout of the Federal Government’s WardDevelopment Programme. In his new role, Uzodimma will double as Director-General for Party Outreach, Engagement, andMobilisation, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has clarified that open grazing has not been banned nationwide,countering circulating reports suggesting otherwise. The announcement was made by the Ministry ofLivestock Development on Tuesday. Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, emphasized that the government isimplementing a gradual transition from open grazing to modern ranching systems. The policy aims…
Cristiano Ronaldo will be available for Portugal’s opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to reports from Portuguese sports outlet Record. The Portugal captain had previously received a one-match suspension following disciplinary action in aqualifier. However, Record reports that Ronaldo already served the suspension during Portugal’s recentmatch against Armenia, making him eligible to…
There is relief and cautious optimism in Papiri community, Agwara Local Government Area of NigerState as 50 pupils abducted from St. Mary Catholic School have successfully escaped captivity andreunited with their families.According to community sources and early government updates, the pupils managed to flee from theircaptors late Tuesday night. Their escape follows days of intense…
Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has confirmed that the 38 worshippers kidnappedfrom the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku community have been rescued after several days incaptivity.The 38 church members were abducted during a service at the CAC Oke-Isegun, Eruku, in Ekiti LocalGovernment Area, Kwara State. According to community sources, the kidnappers initially demanded ₦100…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, where he is expected torepresent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the African Union–European Union (AU–EU) PartnershipSummit scheduled to take place this week. According to officials from the Presidency, the summit — which brings together heads of state,ministers, and senior policymakers from African and European nations…
