Uganda’s top military official, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has stirred international conversation after publicly offering to deploy a large number of Ugandan soldiers to Israel. In a statement shared on social media, the general declared his readiness to send up to 100,000 troops, saying he would personally lead the mission to protect what he described as “the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a decisive move to withdraw and deactivate passports belonging to individuals who have formally renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive, aimed at strengthening national identity systems, was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. According to an official statement released through his media adviser, Alao Babatunde, the…
Nigeria’s political landscape witnessed a dramatic moment in Abuja as top opposition figures rallied under the banner of the African Democratic Congress to protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission over its stance on the party’s leadership crisis. The demonstration, widely known as #OccupyINEC, drew a powerful lineup of political heavyweights, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter…
A wave of violence has once again shaken communities in Nasarawa State, leaving at least 11 people dead and more than 50 homes destroyed in what authorities believe to be a reprisal attack. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Friday, when armed hoodlums stormed several communities, unleashing destruction and fear. Reports indicate that…
The Plateau State Government has announced a partial relaxation of the 48-hour curfew earlier imposed on Jos North Local Government Area following the recent violence in Angwan Rukuba. The decision comes after authorities confirmed a noticeable return of calm in the area. In a statement released মঙ্গলবার evening, the government under Caleb Mutfwang said the…
Nigeria’s federal lawmakers have approved a $6.9 billion external loan request by Bola Tinubu, marking a significant step in the government’s plan to finance key development projects and strengthen the country’s fiscal framework. The approval was granted by the National Assembly following the review of a report presented by the Senate Committee on Local and…
In a move aimed at softening the economic strain caused by rising fuel costs, Seyi Makinde has approved a temporary salary increase for workers across Oyo State. The initiative will see employees receive an additional ₦10,000 monthly for an initial period of three months, beginning in April. The announcement was made in Ibadan, the state…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has directed a major operational restructuring of military operations in the country’s North-West and North-East regions following a series of recent attacks on military bases. The decision came after a strategic meeting with senior commanders and service chiefs in Abuja, where security leaders reviewed the evolving security situation and…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to reconsider its decision to invalidate and suspend degrees obtained from tertiary institutions in the Republic of Benin and Togo. Lawmakers raised the concern during deliberations on a motion of urgent public importance, warning that the blanket ban could have severe unintended consequences…
A judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria sitting in Abuja has granted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission permission to access and analyse several electronic devices recovered from the residence of former Kaduna State governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai. The order was issued on Thursday by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik after considering…
