Tinubu Meets US AFRICOM Chief at Aso Rock as US Deploys Troops to Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday received a high-level United States military delegation led by the Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Dagvin R. Anderson, at the State House, Aso Rock, Abuja. The meeting, which focused on security cooperation and counterterrorism efforts, comes amid reports of a recent deployment of US troops to […]
FRSC Confirms Seven Dead, 70 Injured in Kano Lone Accident on Hadejia Road
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of seven persons and injuries to 70 others following a lone road traffic accident in Kano State. The crash, which involved a commercial DAF trailer conveying passengers and goods, occurred at about 8:35 a.m. on Sunday along Hadejia Road, Kwanar Danja, according to the FRSC. […]
Nigeria Not Lacking in Talent, Leadership Failure Holding Nation Back — Peter Obi
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has said that Nigeria is not lacking in talent but has endured decades of leadership failure that has prevented citizens from achieving their full potential. In a statement shared on Monday via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Obi said his reflections were sparked as he prepared to watch the […]
Tinubu, Wife to Embark on Historic UK State Visit in March 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu are set to embark on a historic state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, 2026, following an official invitation from King Charles III. The visit was confirmed on Sunday in a statement published on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the […]
Army Launches Probe Over Alleged Military Protection of Drug Peddlers in Lagos
The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has announced plans to investigate allegations that some military officers are providing protection for drug peddlers operating in parts of Lagos State. The investigation follows claims by the Chairman of Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Jimoh Saliu, who accused certain military and security personnel of shielding illicit […]
Insecurity in Oyo: APC Chieftain Urges Federal Government to Establish Military Base in Ogbomoso
A former member of the National Assembly who represented Oyo Central Senatorial District and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayoade Adeseun, has called on the Federal Government to urgently establish a military base in Ogbomoso, citing escalating insecurity and the strategic importance of the area. Adeseun made the appeal on Sunday during […]