As the world marks the International Day of Democracy, the ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) and the Yiaga Africa have urged upholding accountability and inclusion by the government and the governed to ensure good governance and wellbeing of the people. This is contained in separate statements from the organisations on Monday. The Country Director, ActionAid Nigeria, Mr. Andrew Mamedu, challenged the government to uphold accountability and rule of law amidst mounting democratic threats. He noted that ActionAid Nigeria joins the global community to reflect on the state of democratic processes and governance, as the world commemorates the day under the theme,…
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Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised eight Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists while others sustained gunshot wounds in Borno. According to a statement issued Tuesday, the incident occurred in the early hours of 15 September 2025, following an ambush on troops near Garin Giwa along the Baga–Cross Kauwa Main Supply Route (MSR). The terrorists, who attempted to disrupt military operations in the axis, met stiff resistance from the troops. The statement reads: “During the exchange of fire, eight ISWAP fighters were neutralised, including two Munzirs and one Qaid. “They…
The residents of Kaido Tsoho community in the Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged President Bola Tinubu and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to come to their aid and provide essential amenities, including hospitals, schools, and road infrastructure. They made the call during a pre-launch community engagement of the Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria (MOTION). The residents said their condition was such that the primary health care centre in the community is ‘dead’, as there are no staff to man the centre, let alone having the required drugs or facilities. The pre-launch community…
Not fewer than 40,000 smallholder farmers from Sokoto State are set to benefit from the European Union €2 million launched regreening Africa project The project, aimed at empowering women and youth in Wamakko and Wurno local government areas of Sokoto State, would be implemented by CARE Nigeria, Catholic Relief Services, and CIFOR between 2025 and 2029. The project, according to the EU and partners, would strengthen the resilience of smallholder farmers, restore degraded lands to improve agricultural productivity, and promote practices that help farmers adapt to climate change. The EU Delegation in Nigeria, Mr. Massimo De Luca, while speaking…
The Path to Peace Foundation (PPF) has launched a scheme to train 60 indigenes/residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on practical strategies for engaging, monitoring and influencing the policy actions across the six Area Councils in Abuja. The PPF, a non-profit organization fostering sustainable development through dialogue and community-driven solutions foundation, said the development was part of measures to monitor the implementation and impacts of local government autonomy in the FCT. The Communications Officer of the PPF, Fareedah Omiyale, said in Abuja that the new project is to drive accountability and participatory governance at the grassroots level in the…
President Bola Tinubu has revealed that the Kano-Maradi rail project which was five per cent completed when he assumed office is now inching towards 60 per cent completion. The president disclosed this in Abuja at the 2nd International Railway Conference & Expo 2025 in Abuja, with the theme: “Opportunities and Challenges in Railway Development in Africa.” Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria was in greater need of railway services due to the size of its economy and the sheer scale of the country’s population. He noted: “By 2050, we will be the third most populous nation on…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified its clampdown on traffic violators under the ongoing Operation Restore Sanity IV, arresting 254 offenders, including a military impersonator; and securing a total of 245 convictions during a series of Mobile Court sittings. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the corps, said the mobile court sat at Nyanya Unit Command and at Karu Unit Command in Abuja. The special operation, carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Nigerian Army Brigade of Guards, was specifically designed to address the rising tide of traffic indiscipline along the busy Abuja–Nyanya…
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has approved the posting of senior officers across several states of the federation. Those affected by the deployment are: Corps Secretary, four other Assistant Corps Marshals (ACM) with strategic portfolios, as well as Sector Commanders (CC) across several states of the Federation. Announcing the appointments, the Corps Marshal stated that the redeployments are part of efforts to reinvigorate the operations of the Corps and consolidate on its commitment to road safety management in Nigeria. A statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun…
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed remarks by a factional spokesperson of the party, Bolaji Abdullahi questioning the capacity of Hon. Nafiu Bala to pursue legal action against the coalition. The party’s factional Director of Media and Public Affairs, Dr. Christopher Okechukwu, in a statement issued Saturday said Abdullahi’s assertions reflected a “profound misunderstanding” of Bala’s capabilities and track record. He maintained that Bala’s history of resilience, as well as his substantial institutional backing, makes him fully capable of challenging any unjust actions. Okechukwu noted: “It has come to our attention that Bolaji Abdullahi has…
Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army under Operation Accord III, In conjunction with Other Hybrid Forces (OHF) have neutralised a notorious bandit and second-in-command to Kachala Shuaibu, the leader of a bandit group operating within Masallaci Boka and Ofere Forest areas of Kogi State. Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 12 Brigade, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi.in a statement issued Saturday said the troops recorded another breakthrough in ongoing operations to rid Kogi State of banditry and other criminal activities. He explained that on 11 September 2025, following credible intelligence on the movement of bandits within Ofere Forest and Ayetoro Gbede…