Nigerian Army to Recruit 24,000 Soldiers Amid Rising Insecurity
24,000 new soldiers to bolster Nigerian Army, addressing insurgency, banditry, and kidnappings. Three new training facilities approved, capable of producing 12,000 recruits in six months, expandable to 24,000. Focus on…
Soldiers Deployed to Eruku as Kwara Church Attack Leaves Three Dead, Worshippers Abducted
Soldiers take over Eruku following terrorist attack at CAC Church, Kwara. Three worshippers killed, several abducted, rescue operations underway. Police and local hunters coordinate with troops, President Tinubu approves deployment.…
BREAKING: Police Seal PDP National Secretariat After Factional Clash in Abuja
PDP National Secretariat sealed by Nigeria Police following violent factional face-off in Wadata Plaza, Abuja. Wike and Turaki factions clash, with Governors Makinde and Bala Mohammed teargassed during confrontation. Party…
Nigeria’s Foreign Reserves Hit $46.7bn, Highest Since 2018 — CBN
CBN says reserves surge to $46.7bn, backed by stronger oil receipts and investor inflows Naira stabilises, FX market gap narrows below 2% as confidence improves Inflation slows to 16.05%, ratings…
Wike Faction ‘Expels’ Makinde, Mohammed, Lawal in Escalating PDP Power Battle
PDP crisis deepens as Wike-led NEC ratifies expulsion of three sitting governors Parallel meetings at Wadata Plaza trigger chaos, clashes and a shutdown Faction dissolves six state exco councils, begins…
‘You belong in a zoo’, Fayose slams Obasanjo in thank-you message
Ex-Ekiti Governor Fayose insults former President Obasanjo in a “Thank You” message after his 65th birthday attendance Message accuses Obasanjo of irresponsible comments, dementia, and urges return of facilitation money…
Tinubu Urges Education as Tool to Reduce Poverty, Highlights Youth-Focused Reforms
President Tinubu says education-driven policies aim to equip Nigerian youth with competitive skills and reduce poverty Discussions with Duke of Edinburgh included recognition of 320 youths in Lagos and expansion…
Electricity Workers Threaten Nationwide Shutdown After Alleged Police Assault in Imo
Electricity workers allege brutal police invasion of Egbu 132/33kV substation Union warns it may withdraw services nationwide unless safety is guaranteed Imo Police deny abduction claims, blame incident on operational…
Nigeria Unveils Plan for 500 New CNG Stations Nationwide
MDGIF seals partnership with Chinese firm for massive CNG expansion. Project targets nationwide refuelling network and virtual gas pipeline. Tinubu administration says move will boost energy security and cut PMS…
Lt. Yerima Survives Suspected Assassination Attempt in Abuja
Navy officer Lt. Yerima escapes alleged assassination attempt days after clash with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Unidentified armed men in unmarked Hilux vans reportedly trailed him before he executed a…