The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed affirmation of state policing demonstrates policy consistency and a firm commitment to addressing Nigeria’s persistent security challenges through structural reforms. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group noted that despite the slow pace of legislative procedures, developments so far indicate that the Tinubu administration remains determined to institutionalise state police as part of broader efforts to strengthen national security. TMSG stated that the President’s recent remarks during an Iftar…
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IMPI Says Progressive Ideology Driving Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Cites Signs of Recovery
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is applying a progressive ideological framework in managing Nigeria’s economy, arguing that recent fiscal and monetary reforms are beginning to stabilise the country and reverse years of structural distortions. In Policy Statement 034 released in February 2026 and signed by its Chairman, Dr. Omoniyi M. Akinsiju, the group described progressivism as a governance philosophy that promotes economic development, social protection, and public welfare through deliberate government intervention and reform-oriented policies. The organisation traced the historical roots of…
FG’s Monthly Revenue Dashboard to Boost Transparency, Accountability — TMV
The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) has commended the Federal Government’s introduction of monthly revenue dashboards designed to enhance transparency in income allocation and expenditure across the three tiers of government. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the group expressed confidence that the initiative would significantly curb corruption and strengthen fiscal accountability. The group noted that the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Finance, adopted the dashboard framework to monitor and track increased revenues expected to accrue to federal, state and local governments. This…
Police assure Nigerians of Heightened Security Amid Middle East Tensions
The Nigeria Police Force has reassured Nigerians of sustained nationwide security vigilance following evolving geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their potential global implications. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, reaffirmed the Force’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives, property, and maintaining national peace, stressing that Nigeria remains stable with its internal security situation firmly under control. According to the statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer,ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police have strengthened proactive and intelligence-led policing strategies across the country as a…
Rev Idowu Urges Congregation to Embrace ‘The Mandate’ of Compassion and Commitment
By Dr. Afolabi Olajuwon On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the sanctuary was filled with reverence, hope, and spiritual intensity as worshippers gathered for the first service of the month under the theme, “The Mandate: Our Compassion and Commitment.” It was a moment of renewal, expectant hearts united in worship and anchored in the conviction of God’s unfailing faithfulness. The service was officiated by the Senior Pastor and Wuse District Overseer, , whose message, titled “Be Involved,” drew from 9:36–38 and 28:19. He described the Christian calling as…
Tinubu’s gun and the fatal ricochet of El-Rufai’s pistol By Festus Adedayo
“Critics must talk. When they accused me of killing the opposition, but I didn’t have a gun.” That was President Bola Tinubu talking last week. It was at the interfaith breaking of fast with members of the Senate which held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He was replying gathering pushback from opposition forces who claimed he was coercing decampers into his APC. The president was in high spirit. You do not have to be a nonverbal communication aficionado to see it coursing through him. But if you are vast…
Niger Police arrest Four Suspected Cattle Rustlers, recover 42 Sheep
The Niger State Police Command has arrested four suspected cattle rustlers and recovered 42 sheep in separate operations aimed at combating crime and criminality across the state. According to a release issued on Sunday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the suspects were arrested on February 24, 2026, following credible intelligence that they were sighted with suspected rustled animals around Raba Forest via Mokwa. Police operatives attached to the Crack Squad swiftly mobilised and trailed the suspects along the Jebba–Mokwa Road, leading to the arrest of Abubakar…
NEMA partners NIPR to advance Women’s leadership, confirms participation in 2026 International Women’s Day
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting women’s leadership and national development through strategic institutional collaboration, announced its partnership with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for the Institute’s 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration. Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, disclosed this in Abuja while receiving a delegation from NIPR, confirmed both her attendance and the Agency’s active participation in the event scheduled for March 30, 2026, at the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser. Umar noted that the partnership…
NITDA, Nkenne AI Partner to Advance AI Language Translation, Boost Digital Inclusion
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has initiated a strategic collaboration with Nkenne AI aimed at strengthening artificial intelligence–driven language translation and positioning Nigeria as a leading continental hub for AI innovation. The engagement, held as part of NITDA’s broader digital transformation agenda, focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to bridge language barriers and expand digital inclusion across the country. Representing the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the National Director of the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), Dr. Bunmi Ajala, outlined the agency’s ambitious roadmap for…
MURIC condemns killing of Iran’s Leader, urges Nigerian Muslims to remain peaceful
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly condemned the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, describing the development as an unlawful act and a threat to global peace and international order. In a press release issued on Sunday and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Islamic human rights organization criticized what it alleged was a joint military operation carried out by the United States and Israel targeting Iran. MURIC described the incident as “extremely outrageous, preposterous and unlawful,” arguing that the attack undermines ongoing…
