Written by Former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd), has called for urgent action over what he described as a reckless act by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, alleging that his recent confrontation with a military officer amounts to … Continue reading “Wike clash with military officer poses a threat to national security. He must tender an apology – Chief of Army Staff, Buratai”
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd.), has described the altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a Nigerian Navy officer in Abuja as “a clear and present danger to national security,” urging President Bola Tinubu to take immediate corrective action. In a statement […]
Three prisoners who were mistakenly released are still on the run, the Justice Secretary confirmed, including one who has been free since August last year. David Lammy laid out the latest figures as the government faces intensifying scrutiny after a string of high-profile blunders in the prison system. Lammy told MPs that 91 prisoners had been … Continue reading “Nearly 100 prisoners freed by mistake in UK over seven months this year”
Fresh revelations have surfaced regarding the disputed land that sparked Tuesday’s confrontation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and military officers who blocked him and his team from accessing a site in Gudu District, Abuja. According to SaharaReporters, a legal practitioner directly involved in the case disclosed that the 30-hectare […]
A coalition of Nigerian military veterans has condemned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over a recent confrontation with a naval officer during an enforcement visit to a disputed land in Abuja. A video obtained by our correspondent earlier showed Wike in a heated exchange with some naval personnel at a site […]
United States Congressman Bill Huizenga has called for targeted economic sanctions against Nigeria over what he described as the government’s failure to curb persistent attacks on Christians and other vulnerable groups. Huizenga made the assertion in an exclusive interview with Arise News in Washington, D.C. He criticised Nigeria’s handling of religiously motivated violence, urging the […]
Operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested Fanen Ochough, a former Local Government Chairmanship aspirant in Gwer West, Benue State, for impersonation and defrauding victims of N14 million. In a statement shared on Instagram on Tuesday, the EFCC said Ochough was arrested for impersonating the Principal Private […]
The Plateau State House of Assembly, under the leadership of Speaker Daniel Nanlong, has announced the official return of its legislative activities to the newly renovated permanent assembly complex in Jos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that lawmakers had been conducting plenary sessions and other legislative functions at a temporary chamber in the […]
The Oyo State House of Assembly has summoned officials of the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development to appear before its Committee on Lands and Survey. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin gave the directive at the plenary session on Tuesday. The directive, according to him, became imperative over alleged fraudulent and irregular land […]
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr. Yemi Cardoso, has emphasized that Nigeria does not need to persuade investors to invest if the nation maintains strong macroeconomic fundamentals. Speaking at the bank’s 2025 Executive Seminar, Cardoso said stability and predictability are crucial to attracting capital. “Stability is at the core of … Continue reading “Macroeconomic stability, predictability key to attracting investors — Cardoso”