Katsina, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has reiterated the Nigerian Air Force’s unwavering commitment to the protection of civilian lives and property during a strategic visit to troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA in Katsina State. Speaking during the high-level engagement with personnel deployed in the
Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 In a major breakthrough against human trafficking, Nigerian security forces have rescued 20 victims and dismantled a transnational trafficking syndicate operating within and beyond the country’s borders. The operation, coordinated by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in collaboration with the Nigeria Immigration Service
In a significant move to reinforce its operational capabilities and address emerging security challenges across the nation, the Nigerian Army has concluded plans to deploy 6,195 newly trained soldiers into various theatres of operation. The troops, who are members of the 88 Regular Recruit Intake (RRI), successfully completed six months of intensive military training at
In a fresh push to combat drug abuse among youths in Kano State, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), through its Strategic Command in the state, has announced a partnership with Mazaje Traditional Sport Promotion Limited, the promoters of the indigenous boxing sport known as “dambe.” The collaboration was formalised during a courtesy visit
By Amidat shittu The historic city of Badagry, Lagos State, came alive as it hosted the 18th edition of the NASFAT Youth Conference, tagged EKO2025 a gathering that powerfully blended faith, innovation, and youth development. With the theme “Global Citizenship through the Lens of Faith: Connecting Local Action to Global Outcomes,” the conference began on
Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has suspended its earlier directive calling for a three-day national prayer and fasting session to address food insecurity in the country. This reversal comes amid widespread public criticism and concerns from stakeholders who described the move as insufficient in the face
Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 In a spiritual appeal to address the nation’s food challenges, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has declared a three-day national prayer and fasting programme aimed at seeking divine intervention for improved food production and security across the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of
Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, raising eyebrows as the honour ranks lower than the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) previously awarded to him by former President
Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Y.D. Ahmed, has charged corps members to serve as responsible ambassadors of the scheme and the nation at large. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream I corps members across various orientation camps nationwide,
Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Managing Director of SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited, alongside the bank’s Executive Director, before a Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of money laundering involving the sum of $12 million. The defendants were arraigned on multiple counts bordering on
