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The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed Nigerian Army’s resolve to decisively tackle terrorism, insurgency, and other security threats with renewed vigour. Shaibu stated this at the 75th Army Headquarters Departments and Commands West African Social Activities (WASA), marking the end of the 2025 training year in Abuja. He described the army as a professional, adaptable, and …

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, on Saturday declared that the Nigerian Army represents the very identity of Nigeria, describing it as a living symbol of the nation’s unity in diversity. Musa made the declaration at the 75th Army Headquarters Departments and Commands West African Social Activities (WASA), marking the end of the 2025 training year in Abuja. He was …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday welcomed INEC’s announcement of 20 Feb. 20, 2027 for presidential and National Assembly elections. In a statement in Abuja, National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, urged INEC to assure Nigerians on real-time electronic transmission of results. He said poll credibility would depend not only on the timetable but on transparent processes throughout the …

The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three suspected bandits, and the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Rimi Local Government Area, CSP Muhammad Sani-Kabir, during a gun battle on Friday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Aliyu Abubakar, on Friday in Katsina. He said that: “Today, Feb. 13, …

  By Idahosa Musa An Edo State High Court sitting in Benin on Friday granted bail in the sum of ₦5 million to Osaze Adùn, popularly known as “Kapuepue,” over allegations of assault, harassment and brutalisation of renowned journalist and media executive, Dr Don Pedro Obaseki. In a short ruling, Justice R. A. Ogbevoen admitted the defendant to bail with …

The Federal Government has called for a continental shift towards health security sovereignty in Africa to transform the continent from reliance on foreign aids to self-sufficient, homegrown health systems. Vice-President Kashim Shettima, made the call on Friday during a high-level side event on ‘Building Africa’s Health Security Sovereignty’, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports …

  On Tuesday, Mr Wike confirmed that there was a truce between the governor and the lawmakers after President Tinubu, for the fourth time, intervened in the state’s political crisis. Everyone ought to understand this by now – that the rift between Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and the state legislature is not so much about the violation of …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the February 20, 2027, election date announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) but urged the Commission to give Nigerians clear assurances on real-time electronic transmission of results, stressing that the credibility of the polls will depend on transparent processes. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a notice for the 2027 general election. Accordingly, while the Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on February 20, 2027, the Governorship and State Assembly elections will be held on March 6. Chairman of the commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this at a news conference on Friday in Abuja. INEC …

The life, politics and enduring legacy of Charles “Charlie Tempo” Idahosa took centre stage in Benin City on Thursday as family members, political associates and admirers gathered to bid farewell to a man widely regarded as one of Edo State’s most recognisable grassroots politicians. At St. Peter’s Anglican Church, the atmosphere was reflective, yet dignified, marked by solemn hymns and …