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The Senate on Wednesday urged President Bola Tinubu to establish a military barracks in Katsina State’s volatile Funtua zone after bandits killed at least 35 people in attacks across three local government areas within 24 hours. The upper chamber debated a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Senator Dandutse Mohammed (Katsina South), who highlighted a recent ambush on police in Guga, Bako local government area, that left three officers dead and two critically injured. Dandutse detailed the toll: 24 killed in Faskari, eight in Bakori, two in Funtua and one in Kankara. The lawmaker warned that insecurity had left…

The Federal Government on Monday launched a nationwide drive to train 10 million Nigerians in financial inclusion and literacy at no cost. The training, led by the office of the Vice President through the Presidential Committee on Economic & Financial Inclusion (PreCEFI) under Vice President Kashim Shettima’s chairmanship, aims to equip Nigerians—particularly women and youth—with core financial skills, investment know-how and digital competencies to drive sustainable wealth creation. In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications Stanley Nkwocha to the Vice President, Kashim Shettima said Nigeria can reap bountifully from its demographic dividend…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday remanded 8 suspects linked to the killing of over 150 persons last year in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government area of Benue State. The suspects were arraigned and charged on 57 count relating to terrorism. Security agencies’ painstaking investigation and collaboration led to the arrest of the suspects after the government assured justice in the matter, office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General said in a statement at the weekend. The government said that “The prosecution is aimed at sending “a strong signal to the enemies of the country, acting…

An official of the UNAIDS- Eugene Igbudu on Saturday marked 24 years of marriage by renewing his Christain vows with his wife in a heartfelt and colourful ceremony. Mr Igbudu, whose marriage is blessed with children, exchanged marital rings with his sweetheart Nancy at the Holy Emmanuel Catholic Church in the Ado area of Nasarawa State. Saturday’s wedding featured highlights that included Benue State’s Tiv cultural dances in an atmosphere filled with excitement and profound satisfaction. Guests were treated with array of sumptuous traditional and continental dishes. Mr. Igbudu, a graduate of Accountancy from the Benue State University, Makurdi, married…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike on Friday said Rivers State is spearheading support across the country for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Speaking at the inauguration of senatorial and local government coordinators for the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Port Harcourt, Minister Wike insisted that his State was leading by example. “I know after today, other states may inaugurate their own structures, but Rivers State will always lead the way,” he said. “Support is not by mouth; we have shown commitment with action.” The FCT Minister  announced that ward-level inaugurations would follow, marking the official start of…

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace the enduring ideals of Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola – a towering figure of courage, unity and cooperative politics. Speaking at the University of Ibadan as President Bola Tinubu’s representative during the 2026 Samuel Ladoke Akintola Memorial Lecture and 60th remembrance ceremony, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume urged political leaders to shun bitterness, intolerance and division. The SGF instead, championed dialogue, consensus and inclusive leadership as the cornerstones of Nigeria’s political life. The former governor of Benue State, painted Akintola – once a teacher, journalist…

General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff, has reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ ironclad commitment to peacebuilding in Benue State, as Governor Hyacinth Alia sought deeper collaboration to disarm militias and cement security gains. Governor Alia on Friday paid a courtesy call on the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. The Defence Chief saluted progress in volatile areas, including the Sankera axis – Katsina-Ala, Zaki-Biam, and Logo – crediting it to enhanced synergy with local leaders and communities. General Oluyede who expressed satisfaction at improving stability, outlined plans for a formal interface with state stakeholders to lock in advances. He stressed non-kinetic measures…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to overhauling the health sector and boosting emergency services in the nation’s capital, Abuja. The Minister who made the pledge in Abuja while presenting 12 state-of-the art ambulances to FCT hospitals, explained that the move was a critical component of a broader strategy to ensure that no sector—be it infrastructure, education, or health—is left behind under the current administration. Addressing critics who questioned the administration’s initial focus on road construction, Minister Wike explained that without the construction of roads, it would be impossible to deploy ambulances…

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has led a high-powered Nigerian delegation to the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global Conference in Dublin, Republic of Ireland. The move strategically places Nigeria at the forefront of discussions on global aviation financing, fleet modernisation, and airline competitiveness. Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister Tunde Moshood in a statement said the conference, which brings together global aircraft lessors, financiers, airline executives, and policymakers, provided a strategic platform for Nigeria to engage international partners on access to modern aircraft, improved airline balance sheets, and sustainable growth across the aviation value…

President Bola Tinubu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wrapped up bilateral talks on Tuesday, signing nine landmark agreements spanning defence, trade, education, diaspora engagement, media cooperation, diplomacy training, social development, and halal quality infrastructure. Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communication to the President Danial Bwala in a post on his official Xhandle said Tinubu’s trip to the transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia was not a ceremony but a structure for jobs, knowledge exchange, and stronger institutions. “Yesterday, President Tinubu and President Erdoğan concluded bilateral talks with 9 solid agreements covering defense, trade, education, diaspora engagement, media, diplomacy…