Author: Joy Gyakyor
The Federal Government launched a strategic counter terrorism plan on Monday (2025-2030) to guide a systematic fight against rising insecurity caused by armed bandits and terrorists that have killed hundreds and displaced several people. Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), Major General Adamu Laka, said the plan is a product of extensive research, inter-agency collaboration, and consultations across government, ministries, security institutions, academia, civil society, and international partners. “The plan articulates nine strategic priorities that shape Nigeria’s counter terrorism posture over the next five years,” Laka said at the launch of the document in Abuja. A major component…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday approved a halt on the sale or transfer of properties belonging to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) within and around airport premises. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Festus Keyamo who disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting said, this directive overrides any previous government decisions that might have allowed liquidation or sale of such assets. Minister Keyamo explained that essential personnel, including firefighters and navigational officers, are required to reside within airport precincts to ensure rapid emergency response, making the retention of these facilities critical. “We…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has declared that the people of the State are deeply proud of former Chief of Defense Staff General Christopher Musa for his exceptional efforts in promoting national peace and stability. General Musa retired from his position as Nigeria’s CDS after nearly 39 years of military service. NewsQuest reports that General Musa’s retirement was marked by a ceremonial pull-out parade in Abuja, where he took his final salute and reflected on his decades of dedication to the Nigerian Armed Forces. In a post on his official Facebook page, Governor Sani said “Kaduna State remains immensely…
Newly decorated four-star Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS)- General Olufemi Oluyede, on Thursday declared that the Armed Forces is fully ready and prepared, as directed by President Bola Tinubu, to ensure that Nigeria becomes fully safe for every citizen, visitors, and residents. General Oluyede stated this while speaking to State House Correspondents shortly after his decoration with his new rank alongside his colleagues- the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDIA), Lieutenant General E.A.P Undiendeye, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General W. Shaibu, Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral I. Abbas, and the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Marshall…
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji has emphasized the need for data sharing and collaboration among African nations to enhance the continent’s infrastructure. Dr. Zacch stated this when he received a delegation from the Mozambique Revenue Authority (MRA) on a courtesy visit, as part of their study tour to the FIRS headquarters in Abuja. The delegation was led by Inês Cumbane Nhauche, Executive Director, Extractive Industry Taxation Unit, and included Manuel Muhabe, Head of Auditing Department, Extractive Taxation Unit; Humberto Alage, Technician, Risk Analysis Department; and Joana Zualo, Technician, Auditing Department. Available records…
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun on Tuesday gave insight into the controversial 5 percent fuel surcharge integrated into the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Law of 2007, now part of the Nigeria Tax Act of 2025, explaining that the Federal Government will not implement the levy in 2026. Reports had indicated that the government plans to begin its implementation in January 2026. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the Finance Minister said that the 5 percent surcharge was initially intended as a user charge designed to finance road maintenance and development across Nigeria. “The 5…
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has challenged Benue State Governor Hyacinth’s media team to effectively assist in projecting the developmental strides of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration. Onanuga stated this when he visited Makurdi, the Benue State capital in a strategic interactive session with Governor Alia’s media team. The Tinubu government claims several significant achievements since taking office in May 2023, including the removal of fuel subsidies, unification of foreign exchange systems, doubling of aggregate government revenues by over ₦9.1 trillion in the first half of 2024, and increase in oil production…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called for the adoption of modern crime-fighting techniques in Abuja and neighboring states to combat cross-border crimes. Wike made the call at the 10th G-7 Security Summit organized by the FCT Administration in Abuja with a view to enhancing security in the FCT and its contiguous States. The G-7 States include Benue, Kaduna, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau, and the FCT. The cooperation among these states is seen as crucial for combating the security challenges that transcend boundaries. Represented by the Head of Service, FCTA, Mrs. Grace Adayilo, Minister Wike noted that criminal elements have adapted and exploited technological advancement to…
Ademola Oshodi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Protocol is on the special delegation of Bola Tinubu’s two-day State visit to Brazil. He recently spoke on national television about the impact of the diplomatic engagement and its potential huge impact on Nigeria’s agricultural sector. NewsQuest brings the excerpts; It’s been a long trip for the President. From Yokohama to Los Angeles, and to Brazil. All of these are assumed to be for the business of Nigeria. Isn’t it? Nigeria has never been more open for business than this time. This is an administration that has so…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Nyesom Wike on Thursday declared that he will support and stand strongly politically or otherwise, behind anyone who supports President Bola Tinubu and his administration to succeed. Wike stated this while commending former Senator representing the FCT, Philip Aduda, and the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, Christopher Maikalangu, during the flag-off of Lot 2 of Water Supply Projects in Karu. The Minister who urged residents of Abuja to ‘support those that the government will listen to’, advised the residents to also reciprocate President Tunubu’s goodwill by supporting his administration and…