Operation Whirl Stroke Issues Safety Advisory to Waterway Users Amid Rising Water Levels

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Maritime Component of Operation Whirl Stroke has issued a safety advisory to mariners, boat operators and riverine communities, warning of increased risks associated with rising water levels during the rainy season. According to a statement signed by the Acting Media Information Officer of Operation Whirl Stroke, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the advisory was issued on the directive of the Force Commander, Major General Moses Gara. The […]

June 25, 2026 6

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NHRC Unveils Updated Complaints Manual to Enhance Justice Access Amid Digital Transformation

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a significant step towards improving access to justice for victims of human rights abuses with the validation of its reviewed Harmonized Complaints and Redress Manual. The manual promises to provide faster and safer justice for victims nationwide. Speaking at the validation workshop in Abuja, NHRC Executive Secretary Dr. Tony Ojukwu emphasized the importance of the manual, citing […]

April 12, 2026 21

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Military step up security patrols in Jos amid rising tensions

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The military in Plateau State Nigeria have intensified operations in the city of Jos following renewed tensions in Plateau State, carrying out stop-and-search exercises and targeted patrols across key areas. According to a statement signed by Captain Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE, troops launched a coordinated security sweep on Friday aimed at preventing further escalation of violence […]

April 4, 2026 54

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Nigeria Police step up vigilance amid Middle East tensions

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has reassured Nigerians that security agencies remain on high alert despite escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, insisting that the country’s internal security situation is stable and under control. In a statement signed by the Ag. Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, the police said the Ag. Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, had ordered enhanced, intelligence-led policing nationwide to prevent any spillover […]

March 2, 2026 24

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DHQ Denies Hosting US Troops Amid Rising Public Speculation

By Zainab Uzomah The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports suggesting that United States troops have been deployed to the country, saying recent speculation in the media does not reflect the reality of ongoing security cooperation between both nations. In a statement signed by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the military said Nigeria maintains a “long-standing and structured” partnership with the United States focused on capacity building, training, […]

February 6, 2026 12

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Fayose Says Tinubu Won’t Sacrifice Wike for Fubara Amid Rivers State Crisis

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu will not “sacrifice” Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in favour of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, amid ongoing political tensions in Rivers State. Fayose made the comments in an exclusive interview with Arise Television aired on Tuesday, reacting to the lingering power struggle between Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, which has continued to fuel […]

January 14, 2026 29

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FCT GROUND RENT: Defaulters Get 14 Days to Pay as President Tinubu Intervenes Amid Enforcement

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja Defaulters on FCT ground rent now have 14 days grace to pay up what they owe the FCT Administration with associated penalties following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Recalle that the FCTA had today, May 26, 2025, commenced enforcement on the 4,794 properties revoked for non-payment of Ground Rent, from 10 to 43 years. Addressing newsmen, the Director, Land Administration, Mr. Chijioke Nwankwoeze said: […]

May 27, 2025 34

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Trump sets up meeting with Putin amid Ukraine conflict

US President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin wanted to meet and that a rendezvous between the pair was being arranged. He made the statement just a week and a half before taking office, following promises during his campaign to bring peace to Ukraine, which has been under Russian invasion since February 2022. “He wants to meet, and we’re setting it up,” Trump said at a meeting […]

January 10, 2025 63

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Dangote stocks decline amid merger denial, forex crisis

The recent decrease in the stock prices of the Dangote Group, which includes Dangote Sugar Refinery and NASCON Allied Industries, has been attributed to foreign exchange losses and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to reject their merger request. Analysts suggested that the ongoing inflationary pressures and forex volatility have worsened these challenges. The depreciation of the naira has increased the cost of importing raw materials, further squeezing profit margins. […]

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