Month: July 2026

By Stephen Simon President Bola Tinubu has approved a major expansion of the Nigerian Army with the creation of four new divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel as…

By Stephen Simon Nigeria's passport has slipped to 90th position in the latest global passport ranking, highlighting the continued travel restrictions faced by many Nigerian citizens despite the country's growing…

By Stephen Simon The Senate has initiated moves to compel the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and about 40 Ministries, Departments and Agencies…

By Stephen Simon No fewer than 20 people have been killed in a fresh attack by armed bandits on communities in Zamfara State, underscoring the persistent insecurity that continues to…

By Stephen Simon United States President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration's efforts to curb violence and combat terrorism, signalling a significant improvement in diplomatic…

By Stephen Simon German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has reaffirmed Germany's commitment to supporting Nigeria in tackling insecurity, while pledging to deepen economic cooperation between the two countries amid growing…

By Stephen Simon Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has thrown his weight behind his deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, declaring that he could think of "no surer hands" to hand…

By Stephen Simon Troops of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have recorded fresh successes in ongoing counter-terrorism operations, rescuing kidnapped victims, foiling a fresh abduction attempt…