Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has warned Sheikh Ahmed Gumi and others sympathetic to terrorists and bandits to stop their subversive endeavour, saying, “a friend of a thief is a thief.” Speaking yesterday during an official visit to Maiduguri, the minister said those engaged in acts of terrorism and banditry did not represent…
The Federal Government has recorded a breakthrough in the education sector with the signing of a renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. After more than 16 years of stalled negotiations and recurring industrial disputes, the Federal Government of Nigeria has formally approved a 40 per cent salary increase for academic staff…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has addressed world leaders and international stakeholders at the 2026Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to climate action,sustainable development and green finance.The summit, a global forum that brings together heads of state, policymakers, business leaders andexperts to discuss strategies for addressing climate change and fostering sustainable economic growth,is…
The United States of America has delivered a consignment of military equipment to Nigerian securityforces, marking a renewed effort to bolster defence cooperation between the two countries amidpersistent security challenges, including insurgency, banditry and violent crime.The U.S. delivery was confirmed on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, by the United States Africa Command(AFRICOM) via its official social…
Victor Osimhen, vice-captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has reiterated the team’s confidence, unity andfocus as they prepare to face host nation Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-finalon Wednesday, January 14, 2026.The comments came after Nigeria’s convincing 2–0 quarter-final victory over Algeria in Marrakech onSaturday, January 10, where Osimhen scored and provided…
A high-level delegation from the United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM) has pledged enhancedcooperation and support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria,commending the agency’s leadership under Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.) andhighlighting Nigeria’s expanding role in global efforts to counter illicit drug trafficking.The assurances were delivered on Tuesday, January 13,…
A Benin High Court has ordered the remand of 52 persons, including students of Ambrose Alli University(AAU), Ekpoma, after they were arraigned in connection with protests against rising kidnapping andinsecurity in the community over the weekend.The suspects were remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre following an ex parte motion filed by thepolice, and the matter…
The Federal Government has renewed its call on state governments to ban the use of wooden boats forcommercial water transportation, urging a transition to safer fibre-reinforced plastic and aluminiumvessels in a bid to curb recurring and avoidable waterway accidents across the country.The appeal was made by Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, Minister of Marine and Blue…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed it is launching a formal disciplinaryinvestigation into a series of incidents that occurred after Nigeria’s 2-0 victory against Algeria in thequarter-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following widespread video evidence of post-match unrest involving players, officials and members of the press. In a statement…
Nollywood actress, filmmaker and producer Funke Akindele has made history as Africa’s highest-grossing filmmaker of all time after her latest movie, Behind The Scenes, smashed box office records inNigeria and across the continent. According to data released by FilmOne Entertainment, the film has now grossed over ₦2.1 billion (about$2.5 million) in ticket sales, making it…
