By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to remain resolute and professional while intensifying efforts to restore peace across North-West. Shaibu gave the charge during his maiden operational visit to the operation’s Area of Responsibility in Zamfara. ThisContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje In a fresh push to counter rising insecurity and rebuild social cohesion in the North-West, the European Union (EU) and Search for Common Ground on Tuesday inaugurated the “Hustle” reality show (Buge Buge). The project is an innovative youth-focused entrepreneurship programme designed to strengthen peace, economic resilienceContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has honoured several journalists, including NAN correspondent, Ms. Ibironke Ariyo, for their outstanding contributions to accurate reporting and improved public understanding of the service’s mandate. The awards were presented in Abuja during the opening session of a three-day capacity-building workshop for PublicContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Stakeholders have called for integrating traditional rulers into Nigeria’s security framework, highlighting their potential to address land disputes, strengthen mediation processes, and enhance communal stability across vulnerable communities. Participants at the North-Central regional security dialogue in Abuja, emphasised that empowering traditional institutions built trust, improved collaboration, andContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zumach and Associates Limited, to begin local manufacturing of armoured vehicles, weapons and other military hardware. Speaking at the signing ceremony on Monday in Abuja, the Director-General of DICON, Maj.-Gen. Babatunde Alaya,Continue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer President Bola Tinubu has vowed to rescue the abducted Kebbi schoolgirls and to continue to carry out the duty of protecting lives and property in the country. This was contained in a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, on MondayContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje, Nigeria is taking bold steps to confront deepening national divisions and unconscious biases as preparations intensify for the National Festival of Tolerance and Peaceful Co-Existence Summit, scheduled for February 2026. The National Coordinator of the Summit and Managing Director of Pearl Trade West Africa, Ms Ijeoma Akwara,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, has warned drug barons, traffickers and their cartels to quit the criminal trade or face more hard times during his second tenure. Marwa said this while receiving the jubilating management staff, officers, men andContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The President, Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA), Dr Nafisat Shehu-Mohammed, has described the condition of Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) as traumatising. Shehu-Mohammed stated this during a visit to victims of road crashes at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has sent an emissary to Plateau as part of renewed efforts to restore peace and deepen intercommunal harmony in the state. The president’s spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. He said the president’s emissary, Dr AbiodunContinue Reading
