Taraba State Governor Dr. Agbu Kefas has signed a series of executive orders aimed at addressing drug abuse, political thuggery and the illegal exploitation of the state’s natural resources. The governor said the measures form part of his administration’s broader strategy to strengthen public safety, promote responsible governance and protect Taraba’s economic assets from criminal
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid heightened political activities ahead of the 2027 general election. Jonathan arrived at the State House in the afternoon for the private meeting, which lasted for some time before he departed. Neither the Presidency nor the
The Federal Government and South-East leaders have commenced efforts to design a new security framework aimed at addressing the persistent insecurity in the region through stronger collaboration and intelligence-driven operations. The initiative was disclosed by the Special to the Minister of Defence, Rear Admiral Oluwale Bankole (rtd.), following a strategic security engagement between the Minister
The 2027 Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent comments on hunger, describing the remarks as insensitive to the economic realities confronting millions of Nigerians. In a statement issued on Friday, Obi said the growing hardship across the country demands empathy and practical policy
A former political figure, Ikechukwu, has described the 1966 military coup led by Major Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu as a major setback that had lasting negative consequences for the Igbo people. Ikechukwu, while reflecting on the events surrounding the coup, criticised Nzeogwu’s role in the military intervention, describing his actions as reckless and arguing that they
Veteran journalist and political analyst, Reuben Abati, has called on the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Ester Walson-Jack to resign or temporarily step aside following the ongoing probe by the Presidential Fiscal and Integrity Performance Committee (PFIPC). Speaking on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ on Thursday, Abati argued that relinquishing the
The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, has charged troops deployed in the North-East to sustain aggressive military operations against terrorist groups operating across the region. The charge was conveyed by Major General Godwin Mutkut, the Commander Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, who urged frontline personnel to maintain the momentum
Suspected bandits have killed four people and left a soldier missing following a fresh attack on a community in Kebbi State, triggering a fierce gun battle with security operatives. The attack, which occurred in Tudun Bicci community in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area, involved heavily armed assailants who stormed the area, prompting troops and other security
Women have emerged as the majority among newly registered voters as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recorded 3.87 million fresh registrations in the ongoing voter registration exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections. Figures released by the electoral body showed that female participation accounted for a higher proportion of the newly captured voters, reflecting
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the promotion of 3,592 employees of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), reaffirming the administration’s commitment to staff welfare and a merit-driven civil service. The approval followed the successful conclusion of the 2025 promotion exercise, with beneficiaries drawn from various secretariats, departments and agencies