President Trump’s Visit to Qatar: A Focus on Defense, Regional Security, and Gaza
The visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to Doha for the second leg of his four-day Gulf tour underscores the importance of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations in American foreign policy. As President Trump engages with leaders in Qatar,…
Nigeria on Edge as Kidnappings Surge: Immigration Officer Abducted in Benue, Delta Victim Freed After Ransom
Nigeria is once again grappling with the growing menace of abductions, as two separate incidents in Benue and Delta states highlight the alarming surge in kidnappings across the country. The victims—a Nigeria Immigration Service officer and a civilian—were taken in…
EFCC Urges Nigerians to Reject Ponzi Schemes Amid Rising Youth Vulnerability
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has renewed its call for Nigerians, particularly the youth, to steer clear of Ponzi schemes, describing them as destructive to lives, the economy, and national security. Delivering a keynote address at the 2025…
Boko Haram Overruns Nigerian Army Base in Borno: Soldiers Killed, Captured in Overnight Ambush
In a major security breach early Monday morning, suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched a deadly attack on a Nigerian Army base in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State, killing an undisclosed number of soldiers and capturing several others. Media…
Defence Minister Backs Senate’s National Security Summit, Stresses Need for Strategic Action
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru, CON, mni, recently threw his weight behind the 10th Senate’s proposed two-day National Security Summit, describing it as a timely initiative to tackle Nigeria’s growing security concerns. The Minister who spoke at…
Nigeria in Crisis: Over 300 Killed in Violent Attacks Across Multiple States in Past 30 Days
Nigeria is reeling from a fresh wave of violence that has claimed more than 300 lives in just the past month. From Islamist insurgents in the northeast to armed herders in the central region and separatists in the southeast, communities…
Minister of Defence Commends Security Efforts on Illela–Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway Project
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, has applauded the Nigerian Army for its exceptional commitment to securing lives and property along the Illela–Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway Project, a flagship initiative under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope…
Labour Party Suspends Former Chairman Julius Abure and Former Secretary Umar Farouk Over Fraud, Anti-Party Activities
In a decisive move to restore credibility and discipline within its ranks, the Labour Party’s National Executive Council (NEC) has announced the suspension of former acting National Chairman Barrister Julius Abure and former National Secretary Mr. Umar Farouk. This action…
Oromoni Pledges Support For Youth Enlistment Into Military
The Executive Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Council, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting youth enlistment into the Nigerian military, describing it as a strategic move to combat unemployment and instill discipline in the nation’s…
Nigeria’s Military Reports Major Gains Against Terrorism, Eyes Defence Exports by 2025 – Defence Minister Badaru
The Nigerian Armed Forces, in partnership with the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), has made significant strides in the nation’s fight against insurgency, terrorism, and criminality, neutralising 13,543 terrorists and criminals and rescuing nearly 10,000 hostages between May 2023 and…
Labour Party Leadership Breaks Silence, Says Abure Era Over, Party Repositions for Future
In a landmark press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, firmly declared that the party has moved past the leadership crisis involving sacked chairman of the party, Julius…
