The Nigeria Police Force on Saturday urged calm following reports of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa and warned against any reprisal attacks targeting South African nationals, businesses or interests in Nigeria. The police in a statement said security and intelligence agencies reviewed the situation at a Joint Intelligence Board meeting held on May...
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Nigeria Defence Chief Urges Unity Amid Security Challenges
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, on Saturday reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to protecting the country and creating a safer environment for citizens, saying security remained essential for national development. Speaking at the Southern Kaduna Festival (SKFEST) 2026 in Kafanchan, where he received the Southern Kaduna Grand Commander Award, Musa said the Armed Forces...
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Abure-Led Labour Party Unveils 42-Year-Old Ahanotu As Presidential Candidate
A faction of Nigeria’s Labour Party (LP) led by Julius Abure on Saturday unveiled Kennedy Ahanotu as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, amid a prolonged leadership dispute that has split the opposition party. Ahanotu, the party’s national youth leader, emerged as the consensus candidate during presidential primaries organised by the Abure-led faction...
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Governors Weigh N100,000 Minimum Wage Amid Hardship
Nigerian state governors are considering a proposal to raise the national minimum wage to 100,000 naira per month as authorities seek ways to ease the impact of rising living costs on workers, the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) said on Saturday. NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said discussions were ongoing...
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Otti Commissions Specialist Hospital Project, Roads Across Abia State
Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Thursday commissioned the construction of a 100-bed Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre in Umunnato, Bende Local Government Area, as part of efforts to expand access to quality healthcare in the state. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Otti said the facility would include theatres, accident and emergency units, outpatient departments,...
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Tinubu Pledges Security, Economic Recovery In Third Anniversary Address
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Friday pledged to restore security, deepen economic recovery and ensure that the benefits of his administration’s reforms are felt by citizens across the country, as he marked the third anniversary of his presidency. In a nationwide broadcast, Tinubu said his government remained committed to tackling insecurity and rebuilding confidence in...
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FG Urged To Support State Assemblies On Implementation Of State Police
The Allied People’s Movement Presidential Candidate and Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has called the Bola Tinubu led administration to direct the state houses of assembly to make a law that will help to create state police for improved security against terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other insecurity tendencies. Makinde added that the South Western...
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Peter Obi Mourns Ex-UN Peacekeeper Obiakor’s Death
Labour Party 2023 Presidential Candidate Peter Obi on Thursday expressed grief over the death of retired Lieutenant General Chikadibia Isaac Obiakor, describing him as a distinguished soldier and one of Nigeria’s finest international peacekeepers. Obi said Obiakor served Nigeria with courage and integrity, representing the country both within the armed forces and at the United...
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Presidency Seeks Action Over VDM’s Alleged Fake Tinubu Audio
Nigeria’s presidency has called for legal action against social media influencer VeryDarkMan over the circulation of an alleged fake audio recording purportedly linked to President Bola Tinubu. Presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga accused the influencer, whose real name is Martins Vincent Otse, of spreading false information through social media platforms. “This VDM needs to face the...
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Omo-Agege Resigns From Nigeria’s Ruling APC Party
Former Nigerian deputy senate president Ovie Omo-Agege has resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his political ambitions and those of his supporters could no longer be achieved within the party. In a statement, signed by his media adviser, Sunday Areh, Omo-Agege said his resignation from the APC takes immediate effect. The former...