Nigerian Women Align with Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda as 10 Million Women Rally Holds in Abuja

Nigerian women on Tuesday demonstrated strong political alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as thousands converged on the Moshood Abiola National Stadium for the National Women Mega Empowerment & Rally 2026, themed “The Power of 10 Million.” In a keynote address that underscored the significance of the gathering, the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, described the rally as a historic demonstration of unity, purpose, and commitment by Nigerian women to national development. “I am delighted to join you here today at this National Women Mega Empowerment…

Nigeria, Ghana Forge United Front Against Drug Cartels, Sign Strategic MoU

Nigeria and Ghana have strengthened their bilateral cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking, sending a strong warning to criminal cartels operating across West Africa. Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja while hosting a delegation from Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), led by its Director-General, Brig. Gen. Maxwell Obuba Mantey. Marwa described the visit as a clear signal of unity between both countries, stressing that their collaboration would significantly shrink the operational…

Yilwatda Warns Against Political Disruption of Northern Economic Agenda

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has cautioned against actions that could derail the Federal Government’s economic renewal strategy for Northern Nigeria, describing the region as central to the country’s long-term growth ambitions. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, Yilwatda said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is implementing deliberate and strategic investments aimed at transforming the North into a major economic bloc and a development model for West and Central Africa. He noted that…

NAHCON; Matching Words with Actions, BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Two months down the line , the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, new management under the leadership of Ambassador Ismaila Abba Yusuf has kept to his new mandate of not only reforming the crises ridden organization that believes in business as usual, but kept to its modus operandi by carrying out reforms in the best interest of the current administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, RHA of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Appointed at a critical time of leadership gap, the administrative, technocratic and wealth of experience garnered both locally and internationally…

Nigerian Navy Seizes Militant Boats, Engines After Cross River Hideout Raid

The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on militants and kidnappers operating along the Calabar waterways, recording fresh operational successes in follow-up clearance operations at Dayspring Island in Cross River State. The latest development comes after an earlier offensive by personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Victory and Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ibaka, which led to the destruction of a major militant hideout, the establishment of a forward security outpost at Idung 1 (Peacock Crossing), and the arrest of a suspected collaborator. Naval troops have since maintained sustained pressure on…

IGP Disu Moves to Establish POLAC Ogun Campus, Upgrade 42 Police Colleges Nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has initiated a major reform of police education with plans to establish a new campus of the Nigeria Police Academy in Ogun State and upgrade 42 Police Colleges across the country. The move was unveiled during a high-level strategic meeting held at the Federal Ministry of Education on Monday, where the IGP met with key stakeholders to chart a roadmap for improving training standards and institutional capacity within the Nigeria Police Force. The meeting was hosted by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji…

APC Heavyweights Rally Behind Tinubu as Prince Omole Signs Nomination Form

Senior government officials, top party leaders, and key stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have intensified public endorsements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 presidential race. The growing wave of support was further strengthened as Prince Ade Omole, a prominent diaspora mobiliser and political strategist, joined other influential figures to sign the President’s Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms. Omole, who previously served as Director of the Diaspora Directorate for the 2023 Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council and currently chairs the Nigeria Diaspora Voting Council…

NUJ FCT Council Congratulates Ikharo Attah on Appointment as Media Aide to Education Minister

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has congratulated Ikharo Attah on his appointment as Special Adviser on Media and Communication to the Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the Chairman of the Council, Grace Ike, described Attah’s appointment as well-deserved, citing his track record of professionalism and dedication in the media industry. The Council noted that prior to his new role, Attah served as Head of News at Independent Television, where he demonstrated strong leadership, integrity, and commitment to…

Nigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Killings, Rising Anti-Foreigner Protests

The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over ongoing anti-foreigner protests in parts of South Africa, as well as the reported deaths of two Nigerian nationals allegedly in the custody of security agencies. In a press briefing, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that it summoned the Acting High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria, Lesoli Machele, for a high-level meeting with the Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, in Abuja. The meeting followed disturbing reports of protests calling for foreigners particularly black immigrants to leave the country,…

NIPS Commends Military Gains, Warns Against Politicising Security Efforts

The National Initiative for Peace and Security (NIPS) has praised the Armed Forces of Nigeria for what it described as significant operational successes recorded across multiple regions in the first quarter of 2026, while cautioning against the politicisation of security efforts. In a quarterly report released on Monday, the group, led by its Executive Director, Dr. Adams Kings, said the military under the leadership of General Olufemi Oluyede had intensified coordinated operations nationwide, yielding measurable results. According to the report, more than 200 terrorists were neutralised, nearly 300 suspects arrested,…