Crime reporter shot dead in Mexico
The eastern coastal state of Veracruz is plagued by drug violence and is considered a particularly high-risk region for journalists.
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Insecurity: Ogun Police crack down on vehicles with concealed, fake number plates
The enforcement exercise, which follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, is aimed at preventing criminals from exploiting vehicle anonymity to perpetrate crimes and evade detection.
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Local governance failure fuels insecurity— Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu says the collapse of grassroots governance contributed significantly to Nigeria’s insecurity, stressing that effective local government administration remains critical to national development. Tinubu stated this on Friday in his Democracy Day address to the nation. The president said his administration had pursued financial autonomy for the country’s 774 local government councils to […]
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Independence, democracy won — now prosperity must follow – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace unity and shared responsibility in the ongoing task of nation-building, declaring that while earlier generations secured independence and democracy, the current generation must now focus on delivering prosperity. Speaking on the significance of June 12 in the country’s democratic journey, Tinubu reflected on the sacrifices of […]
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XENOPHOBIA: FG threatens AU action against South Africa
By Dickson Omobola Federal Government, Thursday, disclosed that it was considering taking the issue of recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa to the African Union, AU, to seek a permanent solution. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, said Africa, as a continent, must recognise the need to do more to protect […]
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Tinubu renames Kaduna Petroleum Institute after Shehu Musa Yar’Adua
President Bola Tinubu has announced the renaming and revitalisation of the Institute of Petroleum Studies, Kaduna, in honour of the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, describing him as one of the architects of modern democratic Nigeria. Speaking on the decision, Tinubu said Yar’Adua was being recognised for his vision of national partnership and his enduring […]
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13,000 terrorists neutralised in one year – Tinubu
“We have moved from training with our allies, the United States, France and other European countries, to precision targetting.
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June 12: Keep faith in democracy, Oyebanji urges Nigerians
By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti—The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji has urged the people of the State and Nigerians in general to keep faith in democracy as a platform to deepen their participation in governance as patriotic citizens. This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on […]
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Abducted pupils, teachers yet to leave old Oyo national park corridor – Makinde
“For 27 days, families have gone to bed without their loved ones. For 27 days, communities have lived with uncertainty. For 27 days, our children and teachers have remained in captivity,“ Makinde said.
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Hardship: Democracy must be felt in the pocket — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that democratic governance must translate into tangible economic benefits for citizens, stressing that “democracy must be felt in the pocket” as his administration pushes reforms aimed at improving living standards across the country. Tinubu said that across Nigeria, ongoing infrastructure projects are helping to connect producers to markets, while also […]
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