Federal Government Crushes 1,316 Illicit Arms In Bold Move Against Proliferation

In a decisive push to curb the proliferation of illegal firearms threatening Nigeria’s security, the Federal Government has destroyed 1,316 illicit arms, reaffirming its commitment to ending the cycle of violence, crime, and terrorism fueled by uncontrolled weapons.The destruction exercise, which took place yesterday at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment, Giri, Abuja, was spearheaded by theContinueContinue reading “Federal Government Crushes 1,316 Illicit Arms In Bold Move Against Proliferation”

CBN Orders Mandatory Geo-Tagging of PoS Terminals Nationwide to Combat Fraud, Tighten Oversight

In a sweeping move aimed at sanitising Nigeria’s financial ecosystem, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered that all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals across the country be geo-tagged within the next 60 days.The directive, contained in a circular dated August 26, 2025, and obtained by our correspondent, marks a decisive step in theContinueContinue reading “CBN Orders Mandatory Geo-Tagging of PoS Terminals Nationwide to Combat Fraud, Tighten Oversight”

Adamawa Police Recover Stolen Vehicle Linked to Armed Robbery, Call on Public to Claim Ownership

Ref No. CZ: 5300/ADS/PPRO/VOL.6/224Date: 27th August, 2025 The Adamawa State Police Command has announced the recovery of a vehicle believed to have been stolen during an armed robbery incident, urging rightful owners to come forward with proof of ownership.In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, ANIPR, on behalfContinueContinue reading “Adamawa Police Recover Stolen Vehicle Linked to Armed Robbery, Call on Public to Claim Ownership”

Your Vote, Your Voice: Northern CAN Urges Nigerians to Embrace Ongoing Voter Registration

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has called on Nigerians to rise to their civic duty by actively participating in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).In a strongly worded statement issued on Wednesday, the ChairmanContinueContinue reading “Your Vote, Your Voice: Northern CAN Urges Nigerians to Embrace Ongoing Voter Registration”

Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment: Tinubu Assures Swift Action, Pledges Support for Victims

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged urgent intervention and full support for victims of the Abuja–Kaduna train derailment, which occurred on Tuesday, disrupting one of Nigeria’s busiest passenger rail corridors and rekindling concerns over railway safety in the country.The President, who is currently on a state visit to Brazil, revealed that he has been receivingContinueContinue reading “Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment: Tinubu Assures Swift Action, Pledges Support for Victims”

“We Will Hunt Them Down”: Ribadu Declares Total War on Criminal Networks as 128 Hostages Regain Freedom in Zamfara

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has vowed that terrorists, bandits, and criminal gangs will find no safe haven anywhere in the country, declaring that the federal government will intensify its relentless onslaught until peace is fully restored. Ribadu made the declaration in Abuja on Tuesday while handing over 128 hostages rescued fromContinueContinue reading ““We Will Hunt Them Down”: Ribadu Declares Total War on Criminal Networks as 128 Hostages Regain Freedom in Zamfara”

FAAN Elevates Air Travel Experience: Wheelchair Services and Special Assistance Rolled Out for Passengers in Need

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has unveiled a new era of inclusivity and comfort in Nigeria’s aviation sector with the launch of enhanced wheelchair services and special assistance for passengers with disabilities, the elderly, and others requiring mobility support at airports nationwide.In a statement issued on Monday via its official X (formerly Twitter)ContinueContinue reading “FAAN Elevates Air Travel Experience: Wheelchair Services and Special Assistance Rolled Out for Passengers in Need”

Looming Storm: ASUU Warns Tinubu Government As Strike Threatens To Shut Down Universities

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has raised alarm over what it described as the Federal Government’s reckless disregard for the plight of Nigerian lecturers, warning that a nationwide strike may soon cripple academic activities across the country if urgent action is not taken.The Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Akure Zone, Professor Adeola Egbedokun, issuedContinueContinue reading “Looming Storm: ASUU Warns Tinubu Government As Strike Threatens To Shut Down Universities”

Blood on the Farmlands: Fresh Farmers-Herders Clash Erupts in Abuja Community, Several Injured

Tension flared again in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as fresh violence erupted on Sunday evening in Katse community, under Paikon Kore in Gwagwalada Area Council, following a bloody confrontation between farmers and herders over disputed grazing routes.Eyewitnesses confirmed that while no fatalities were recorded, several residents sustained serious injuries during the chaos, leaving theContinueContinue reading “Blood on the Farmlands: Fresh Farmers-Herders Clash Erupts in Abuja Community, Several Injured”

A Road Too Far: Setting the Records Straight on Ganye’s Development Narrative

In response to the recent article alleging deceptive tactics by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ganye Local Government Area, it is imperative to draw a clear line between political mischief and verifiable reality. While democracy thrives on healthy criticism, it falters when narratives are built on half-truths, conjecture, and deliberate misinformation designed to discreditContinueContinue reading “A Road Too Far: Setting the Records Straight on Ganye’s Development Narrative”