The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed sorrow over the death of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), who reportedly died while in captivity after being abducted by bandits. The military also reaffirmed its determination to intensify operations aimed at eliminating terrorism and restoring nationalContinue Reading
By Igwe Idika While several countries across Africa grapple with fertiliser shortages and rising input costs triggered by fresh global disruptions, the Federal Government has secured Nigeria’s fertiliser supply for the 2026 wet season. Early procurement decisions by the FG have also saved the country over $42Continue Reading
The Katsina State Government has announced the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of bandits, describing the incident as a tragic loss to his family, the state, and the nation. LEADERSHIP reports that retired General Rabe was one-time Director of Defence Information (DDI) atContinue Reading
By Ishola Adedeji The Democratic Front (TDF) has welcomed the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) statement on Nigeria, and its overall positive assessment of the President Bola Tinubu administration’s reform agenda. However, it questions the observation that Nigeria’s poverty Index Increased to 60%, in a statement signed by itsContinue Reading
Oba Oniru backs WISTA-Nigeria maritime conference, confirms attendance His Royal Majesty, the Oniru of Iru community in Lagos State, Oba Abdul-Wasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, has pledged support for Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria. The traditional ruler expressed delight while receiving delegates from the WISTA-Nigeria. The delegation, ledContinue Reading
By Iyiola Olalere The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has maintained that the Tinubu administration has continued to prove bookmakers and cynics wrong, citing the latest figure of Nigeria’s foreign reserves as the latest indicator. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, theContinue Reading
Afolabi Afolami The Chairman of the Oyo State chapter of the Labour Party, Hon. Atayese Tunji Sadiq, has expressed confidence that the party is on course for victory in the 2027 general elections, declaring that the Labour Party is strategically positioned to emerge victorious in both the state and federalContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Afro Asian Community Initiative for Development (AACID) has congratulated Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving democratically elected Prime Minister in continuous office. AACID President, Mr Sanjay Srivastava, said in a statement on Wednesday that Modi achieved the milestone on June 10, 2026. According to Srivastava, ModiContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday convicted and sentenced five men, including a Nigerien citizen, to a 25-year imprisonment for terrorism offences. Justice Binta Nyako handed down the judgment after the convicts pleaded guilty to the four-count charge preferred against them by the Department of State ServicesContinue Reading
