In a landmark decision that underscores the Nigerian Army’s commitment to gender inclusivity and professional excellence, Lieutenant Colonel Anele Onyechi Appolonia has been named the Acting Director of Army Public Relations. This appointment makes her the first woman in the history of the Nigerian Army to assume this high-profile role, marking a significant milestone in
Im a bold move underscoring its commitment to religious inclusivity and gender-sensitive workplace policies, the Jigawa State Government has officially directed all private security firms operating within the state to permit their female security operatives to wear the hijab while on duty. The announcement, made public after the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has issued a stern warning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that any attempt to field Governor Seyi Makinde as its presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections would lead the party down a path of electoral failure and political irrelevance. The APC’s reaction came in
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s extended stay in France has continued to attract widespread condemnation from opposition leaders, security analysts, and civil society voices, as violent attacks and killings escalate across several parts of Nigeria. The President, who departed Nigeria on April 2, 2025, for what the Presidency described as a two-week working visit to France,
The Federal Government has declared a renewed war against Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pledging to clamp down on fraudulent investment platforms operating across the country. This move follows the collapse of CBEX, a digital asset trading platform that lured unsuspecting
The World Customs Organisation (WCO) has underscored the critical importance of regional collaboration in driving sustainable reforms and innovation within customs administrations, particularly in West and Central Africa. This was revealed in a statement issued on Sunday by the National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Maiwada. According to the statement,
The Rivers State Government has firmly denied viral claims suggesting that suspended Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, were summoned by the state’s Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), describing the report as not only false but maliciously concocted to mislead the public and stir unrest. In a statement
In a surprising move on April 16, 2025, the Trump administration ordered an immediate halt to construction on Equinor’s $5 billion Empire Wind offshore wind farm off the coast of New York. The project, which had received full federal and state approvals in 2024 and was already underway, was stopped by the U.S. Department of
An internal document from the Trump administration, dated April 10, 2025, reveals plans to reduce the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) discretionary budget by more than 30 percent—from $116.8 billion in fiscal 2025 to approximately $80.4 billion. This dramatic cut is part of a broader reorganization aimed at consolidating key health agencies into
In a compelling appeal to the Nigeria Police Force, key stakeholders—including human rights activists, legal experts, and women’s advocacy groups—have urged law enforcement agencies to cease the routine dismissal of domestic violence complaints and to treat such cases with the urgency and seriousness they warrant. The call comes amid alarming reports of increasing domestic violence
