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Boko Haram: Zulum Meets Army, Naval, Air Force Chiefs in Abuja Borno State Governor, Engr Babagana Umara Zulum, held a crucial closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s top military leadership in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting, which was held separately behind closed doors with the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, was to deploy a renewed push for coordinated action against the insurgents. Sources from the meeting revealed that the discussions centred on strengthening military operations in the…

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER ON RECENT POLICE OPERATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN KADUNA STATE IN LINE WITH THE IGP’S VISION FOR A SAFER NIGERIA POLICE RESCUE 17 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, RECOVER 21 FABRICATED AK-47 RIFLES, NEUTRALIZE 3 ARMED ROBBERS Gentlemen of the Press, In line with the operational directives and strategic vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, geared towards tackling violent crimes, dismantling criminal networks, and enhancing public safety across the country, the Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant breakthroughs in recent operations conducted in Kaduna State. On 9th April 2025, in…

National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has appealed to Nigerians to desist from paying ransom to kidnappers and terrorist groups, warning that such actions only worsen the insecurity challenges in the country. Ribadu made this known on Tuesday during a visit to Kaduna State, where he welcomed over 60 kidnap victims who were recently rescued by security forces. Among the victims were a deputy director in the civil service and a relative of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. The group, which included 35 men, 29 women, and several children, had been held captive for more than a month before their…

Nigeria Posts $6.83 Billion Balance of Payments Surplus in 2024, Signaling Economic Resurgence and validating Renewed Hope Agenda The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a Balance of Payments (BOP)surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year, marking a decisive turnaround from deficits of $3.34 billion in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022. This improvement reflects the impact of wide-ranging macroeconomic reforms, stronger trade performance, and renewed investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy. Stronger Trade and External Account Performance The current and capital account recorded a surplus of $17.22 billion in 2024,underpinned by a goods trade surplus of $13.17…

PRESS RELEASE PLATEAU KILLINGS: IGP ORDERS IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT OF ASSETS, TACTICAL SQUADS. As IGP Directs DIG Operations To Proceed To Plateau State. In response to the deeply troubling series of attacks and killings that have plagued some communities of Plateau State since March 28, 2025, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., has ordered the immediate and comprehensive deployment of police tactical assets to the affected areas of the state. This decisive action underscores the Nigeria Police Force’s resolve to restoring peace, ensuring the safety and security of all residents, and bringing perpetrators of these heinous crimes…

OPEN LETTER FROM THE LEADERSHIP OF COALITION OF CONCERNED VETERANS To: The Honourable Minister of Defence. The Honourable Minister of State for Defence. The Chief Of Defence Staff. The Chairman, Military Pensions Board. 1. We write with deepest respect and patriotic spirit to express our heartfelt appreciation for the vital roles your distinguished offices have played in ensuring the implementation of the new minimum wage pension adjustment and the payment of our entitlements in the past. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and we acknowledge your continued support for the welfare of military veterans across the country. 2. It is…

MESSAGE OF PROGRESS, PEACE AND UNITY FROM THE OFFICE OF HON. ALI ISA JC, PhD (MAKAMAN CHAM), THE MINORITY WHIP OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, April 8, 2025Abuja, Nigeria My fellow constituents of Balanga/Billiri Federal Constituency, it is with utmost respect and admiration that I salute your steadfastness in the promotion of the ideals of progress, development, peace and unity in our territory, so much that we have become very well-known as the beacon of progressivism, unity and common sense. I believe that these are the cherished ideals that spurred you into entrusting me with your mandate to represent…

Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Slams N5.1 Billion Defamation Suit Against Senator Nwaebonyi Suspended Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents the Kogi Central Senatorial District in Kogi State, has filed a N5.1 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi. The lawsuit, marked Suit No: CV/1359/25, was filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Judicial Division, through her legal team led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Michael Jonathan Numa. In the filing, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleges that Senator Nwaebonyi made defamatory remarks against her during a live appearance on Channels Television’s *Sunrise Daily* on March 6, 2025. According to her,…

Saudi Arabia has announced a significant change to its visa policy, restricting nationals from 14 countries, including Nigeria, from applying for new short-term visas. The restriction, which takes effect on 13 April 2025, impacts multiple visa categories, including business visas (both single and multi-entry), tourist e-visas, and family visit visas. According to the official notice, Nigerian nationals currently holding valid Saudi visas may continue travelling to the Kingdom until 13 April 2025, but must exit no later than 29 April. After this deadline, affected individuals face potential penalties, including a possible 5-year ban from entering the country. Saudi authorities have…

Rejoinder to the Open Letter by the Tangale Intelligentsia Movement (TIM)April 7, 2025 To the Tangale Intelligentsia Movement (TIM), Greetings to you all. I have received and read with utmost attention the open letter you sent to me dated April 6, 2025. First, allow me to express my sincere appreciation for your continued engagement in the political discourse of our community and for your expressed concerns. It is always beneficial when our people remain vocal about matters affecting our collective future. However, while I recognize the sentiments and the points raised, I must offer a respectful response to some of…