A former Governor of Kano state, Senator Musa Kwankwaso has called on the federal and State governments to leave no stone unturned in providing all necessary resources and support to enable the military to decisively defeat these terrorist networks. Kwankwaso in a statement issued Tuesday said these latest attacks, following other recent incidents in Borno signal a disturbing resurgence of senseless terrorism that threatens the peace of the communities that have struggled so hard to rebuild after years of relative calm. This, he said, cannot be tolerated. He noted: “I am deeply saddened by the horrific multiple suicide bombings…
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The police have confirmed that 23 persons were killed, while 108 others were injured in the multiple explosions that rocked Maiduguri on Monday evening. The incidents, which occurred at about 7:24 p.m., targeted crowded and strategic locations within the metropolis, including the Maiduguri Monday Market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office Flyover, Maiduguri. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso in a statement said preliminary investigations revealed that the explosions were carried out by suspected suicide bombers using improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The coordinated bomb explosion across different parts of Maiduguri…
Ahead of the National convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scheduled to hold on March 27th and 28th, the ruling party has confirmed that the current zoning arrangement for the National Working Committee (NWC) positions would be maintained. The National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka in a statement issued Monday emphasised that the existing zoning arrangement for NWC positions across states within the geo-political zones remains valid and applicable to the upcoming National Convention. He noted: “As contained in the published All Progressives Congress (APC) 2026 Schedule of Nationwide Congresses, National Convention, and Related Activities, the existing zoning arrangement…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday swore in Mr Taiwo Oyedele, the chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, as Minister of State for Finance. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement said the President extolled the new minister for his professionalism in coordinating the work of the Tax Reforms Committee. Tinubu noted that Oyedele’s commitment and deep knowledge of tax policy played a critical role in shaping the reforms designed to simplify the tax system, expand the revenue base, and create a more business-friendly environment in Nigeria.…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed has ordered nationwide deployment of personnel and logistics for the 2026 Eid-El-Fitri Special Patrol Operations scheduled to hold from 17 to 22 March 2026. He gave the order on Monday in Abuja as part of efforts to guarantee safe travels for motorists during the festive period. The special patrol, he said, was in line with the Corps’ statutory responsibility of ensuring safer road use across Nigeria, and is designed to reduce road traffic crashes, fatalities and injuries while ensuring free flow of traffic on major highways. The operation will…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) have inaugurated the Safety Management System (SMS) Pro system to enhance aviation safety oversight in Nigeria. The platform, a centralised safety data management system designed to address gaps identified in previous ICAO audits, including fragmented data and inconsistent reporting across the sector. It added that the platform would improve hazard reporting, data analysis, and regulatory compliance ahead of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) validation mission scheduled for April 2026. Speaking during the inauguration held in Abuja, the Director General of Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into a railway incident involving a passenger train operating on the Rigasa–Idu rail corridor. TheHintsNews reports that the occurrence took place at approximately 09:16 hours along the Jere–Asham section near Asham Station in Kaduna State. The section of track where the event occurred is located on a downward gradient. The train, identified as KA2, NSIB said departed Rigasa Railway Station in Kaduna at the commencement of its scheduled journey to Idu Station in Abuja. A statement issued on Monday by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance, NSIB, Mrs.…
The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that an avoidable train incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. Monday near Asham, involving a rear locomotive and a passenger coach. Preliminary reports indicate that the rear locomotive made contact with the rear immediately next to it (rear) due to a coupling issue. Some passengers, NRC said sustained injuries and were promptly attended to and taken to a nearby medical facility for proper medical care. No fatalities were recorded. A statement issued by the Managing Director of NRC, Kayode Opeifa stated that emergency response protocols were immediately activated, and…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has revealed that four suspected bandits were apprehended within the vicinity of Akure Airport, Ondo State, following a coordinated security operation involving aviation and local security agencies. Its Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire in a statement issued Sunday said the arrest followed a distress alert that suspicious individuals were sighted behind the airport perimeter towards the Eleyewo community. He added: “In response, security personnel comprising FAAN’s Aviation Security (AVSEC), the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and other local security outfits immediately launched…
The federal government has partnered with Admiralty Maritime Services as its strategic focus on expanding inland and coastal waterway usage as a primary, cost-effective alternative for moving cargo and passengers across the nation. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Fatima Mahmood, who disclosed at the weekend during a courtesy visit from the CEO of the company, Rear Admiral Muhsin Abba (rtd), in Abuja, emphasised that optimising Nigeria’s vast aquatic resources is central to lowering national logistics costs. According to her, Since assuming office ten weeks ago, her priorities has been how to fastrack the transition…