President Bola Tinubu has approved an upward review of the salaries and welfare package of Nigerian military personnel as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s armed forces and improve their operational effectiveness. Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa, rtd, stated that President Bola Tinubu will soon announce a salary increase for Nigerian Armed Forces
An Ekiti State High Court has revoked the bail earlier granted to Abimbola Jumoke Olawumi, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, who is standing trial over alleged cyberbullying. Olawumi pleaded not guilty to four charges at the Ado-Ekiti Magistrate Court on July 23, 2026, and was granted bail on self-recognition. After ruling that the
Several people have been feared killed following a fresh attack by suspected armed herders on Efeyi community in Ugboju Otukpo LGA of Benue State, in what residents described as another deadly assault on the troubled region. CSONews24 gathered that the herdsmen invaded the village on Tuesday and opened fire on residents. The attackers reportedly invaded
Suspected gunmen have abducted a staff member of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and shot a businessman in separate attacks in Anambra State, heightening concerns over insecurity in the region. The INEC official Christy Nkiru Okeke was reportedly kidnapped around 7:00 PM on July 24 along a major route by armed assailants, who whisked
A member of the House of Representatives representing Bukkuyum/Gummi Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, Suleiman Abubakar Gummi, has raised fresh concerns over the escalating wave of bandit attacks in his constituency, warning that residents are living under constant threat. Gummi said repeated attacks by armed bandits have resulted in killings, kidnappings and the displacement of
Arise Television morning show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has criticised the media appearance of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, arguing that the former Anambra State governor did not present sufficient policy details on how he would tackle Nigeria’s pressing challenges. Speaking during The Morning Show on Monday, Oseni said Obi’s
The Executive Director of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Professor Ishaq Akintola, has urged Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to prepare to leave Government House ahead of the 2027 governorship election, expressing confidence that the governor would not secure another term in office. Akintola made the remarks on Monday in a statement assessing the political
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr. Sam Amadi, has faulted the early closure of voter registration ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the practice as unreasonable and inconsistent with efforts to promote inclusive democratic participation. Amadi made the remarks on Sunday, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, believes that the commission can’t be genuinely independent unless it has financial autonomy. Amupitan made the assertion on Thursday while speaking on reforms needed to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. He argued that an electoral commission dependent on the executive
The Lagos State House of Assembly has suspended the confirmation of two nominees forwarded by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for appointment into the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC). The decision was announced during Thursday’s plenary after the Assembly considered the report of its screening committee on the governor’s nominees. The nominees Durosimi Yinka and