Mali’s military ruler, General Assimi Goita, has addressed the nation for the first time regarding the ongoing fuel crisis, warning of deadly risks faced by citizens and tanker drivers amid a blockade by a jihadi group. Speaking early this week during a visit to Bougouni in southern Mali to inaugurate a lithium mine, Goita said, …
The Nigerian Army has dismissed social media claims alleging that images released from its recent rescue mission in Kogi State were old. In a statement on Tuesday, the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army maintained that the photos published from the operation were authentic and taken during the mission on November 2, 2025. According to …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on training facilities for Nigeria’s internal security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The decision was disclosed by the Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC) Ad-hoc Committee on the overhaul of security training institutions …
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has approved the redeployment of 65 senior officers and the appointment of key staff across the Nigerian Navy’s commands, units, and tri-service institutions. The announcement, made on Monday by Navy Spokesman Commodore Adams-Aliu, marks a renewed effort to strengthen operational efficiency and fulfil the Navy’s …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a clandestine laboratory manufacturing Colorado, a potent synthetic cannabis strain, inside a residential building at Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos, following months of intelligence surveillance. This was made known by the Agency’s Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. …
The Presidency has responded to recent comments by United States President Donald Trump, stating that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is “well ahead” of what it described as an orchestrated political campaign unfolding in the U.S. Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga made the remarks in a post on X on Sunday, following Trump’s …
The Presidency has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will meet with United States President Donald Trump in the coming days to address renewed allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria. The statement comes after Trump accused the Nigerian government of failing to stop attacks on Christians and hinted at possible military action to, in his …
The Nigerian Senate has suspended further consideration of the Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2025, a controversial proposal seeking to impose stiffer penalties for abortion-related offences, following intense debate among lawmakers on 26 October 2025. The upper chamber’s decision came after heated disagreements over what should legally qualify as an “unlawful abortion” and concerns that the …
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa (retd.), on Friday declared that he is exiting military service with pride, honour, and a clear conscience after decades of service to Nigeria. Speaking during his Pulling Out Parade in Abuja, Musa said he gave his “all” to the defence of the nation and expressed gratitude …
At least 16 senior officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces are currently in detention in connection with an alleged coup attempt against the government of Bola Tinubu. Sources disclosed that the list of detainees comprises a brigadier general, a colonel, four lieutenant colonels, five majors, two captains and a lieutenant from the Army, plus a …
