The troops of Operation Hadin Kai in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), have neutralised 35 Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in a major operation around Kumshe, a border community in Borno State. The operation, conducted under the Theatre of Operation Hadin Kai followed a daring attempt by ISWAP fighters to attack military positions in Kumshe in the early hours of Saturday. It was gathered that ISWAP fighters advancing from the Gulumba Gana axis, launched an assault on military positions but were repelled after intense fire from Nigerian troops. According to Zagazoka Makama, the terrorists sustained heavy…
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The Economic Communities of West Africa States (ECOWAS) said that it has set aside €4.5m to support the implementation of Home-Grown School Feeding Programme in primary schools in the west African region. The Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, ECOWAS Commission, Mrs. Massandje Toure-Litse said this at the ‘National Policy Forum on the Institutionalisation and Implementation of Home-Grown School Feeding Programme for Sustainable Economic Growth and Financial Inclusion’ held at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa in Abuja. The event was organised by the presidential committee on home grown school feeding and supported by ActionAid Nigeria (AAN). Toure-Litse, who was…
The minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali has said that the newly approved National Land Transport Policy by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) will improve regulations of the road sector and ensure safety. He noted that the federal government also plans to build bus terminals and CNG stations in the six geopolitical zones of the country. Alkali, gave the hint when he met with members of the Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondent Association (ATACA) in Abuja. He stated that the policy was the first of its kind in the history of Nigeria, stressing that the transport sector is the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have repatriated 51 more foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The repatriated foreign nationals include 50 Chinese and one Tunisian. The anti-graft agency in a statement issued Thursday said this brings the total repatriated convicted foreign nationals to 102 in the ongoing exercise that commenced on Friday, August 15, 2025. It said: “The convicts are among the 192 foreign nationals arrested during a sting operation by the Commission in Lagos, following actionable intelligence about the operations of one of the largest foreign-led…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lamented that the wanton killings of innocent Nigerians have reached epidemic level. Atiku in a post made on Wednesday on his verified X handle recalled that on Tuesday, in Katsina, at least 27 innocent worshippers were massacred inside a mosque by marauding bandits during morning prayers. This attack, he stated, was not just against a community; it was an assault on humanity. Atiku added: “These killings are no longer isolated incidents; they have become a daily reality in the North and across the nation. “Villages are being sacked, highways are unsafe, and even sacred…
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has flagged off Lot 1 of the Bwari township water supply project as part of step towards ensuring improved access to clean and potable water in all satellite towns. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike reiterated the commitment of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration to providing clean water for all FCT residents. He announced that the President has approved the immediate release of 50 per cent of the contract sum for both the Bwari and the upcoming Karu water projects to ensure their timely completion. The…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain professionalism in its conduct and relationship with the political parties and other democratic stakeholders. Factional Chairman of SDP, Adamu Modibbo on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja, said that the call became imperative following the just concluded by-elections in 12 states. He noted the opposition party noticed strange behaviours that pose danger to the growth and stability of internal democracy in Nigerian political parties, ahead of the 2027 general election. At the briefing attended by the National…
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum has said that governance in the country had deteriorated since 2015. This, he said, has made Nigerians paying the price for poor leadership recruitment, lack of preparation, and the absence of capacity building in the public service. Damagum who was represented by Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Ibrahim Abdullahi disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the launch of African Institute for Statecraft International (AISI). Speaking at the inaugural lecture of the AISI with the theme, “Reinventing Political Leadership and Democratic Governance”, Damagum pointed out that the Nigeria’s…
Ethiopian Airlines has hinted of its plans to add three extra weekly flights to the daily flights already operating out of Abuja. The additional extra flights, the Airline noted will be in the evening while the daily flight stays at midday. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Area Manager of Ethiopian Airlines, Mrs. Firiehiwot Mekonnen, stated: “To support this growing trend, Africa’s biggest airline, Ethiopian will be adding extra flights to Abuja from the 28th of October 2025.” Mekonnen said that passengers from Abuja will have increased options, noting: “The extra flights will offer immediate connection…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says in compliance with the provision of Section 72(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, Certificates of Return would be presented to the Senators-elect and House with Representatives-elect on Thursday and Friday. It specifically said that the certificate of return would for senators-elect Anambra South and Edo Central Senatorial Districts as well as the five members of House of Representatives-elect for Ovie North East and Ovie South West Federal Constituency of Edo State, Babura/Garki Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State, Ikenne/Shagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State and Ibadan…