Nigeria has faced a prolonged insurgency since 2009 led by Boko Haram and its splinter faction ISWAP, with attacks frequently targeting government institutions, security formations and civilians. In recent months, the country has experienced several security incidents, including suicide bombings in Maiduguri that killed dozens and injured many others.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has raised concerns over a potential food crisis in Nigeria, affecting at least 26.5 million people in Borno, Sokoto, Zamfara states, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, between June and August 2024. According to FAO’s country representative, Dominique Kouacou, this projection is based on the October to November round…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) recently conducted an operation to demolish a notorious roadside market located in Area 1, Abuja. This move was part of efforts to restore order and safety to the city’s central district. The operation was carried out by a collaborative team comprising various security agencies, the development control team, and…
Barrister Ayuba Wandai Usman, the chairman of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), encountered a harrowing experience on Friday when he was attacked by armed robbers in an undisclosed part of Abuja. The assailants, armed with firearms, forcibly took away his official vehicle and other valuables, but fortunately, Barrister Usman emerged from the ordeal…
In a statement released by the PDP Publicity Office on Saturday, it was announced that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election, will hold a press conference on Monday to discuss critical national matters. The press conference is scheduled to address issues of significant national importance,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called upon oil and gas experts to provide lasting solutions to challenges facing the local oil industry. These challenges include low productivity, oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and gas flaring. The call was made by Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), during the third Biennial International…
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, isn’t one to mince words, and he made that clear in response to claims of an assassination attempt. The rumour mill had been buzzing with reports of a supposed attack on GYB while en route to an official engagement in Abuja. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, stated that…
In a pragmatic move, President Bola Tinubu has decided to stagger the launch of 14 new universities, which were originally approved during his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari’s, tenure. The reason behind this measured approach is the financial constraints that currently hinder their simultaneous establishment. The announcement was made by the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, shortly…