By Maureen Okon The European Union (EU) has called for an immediate ceasefire in the escalating security situation in South Sudan, especially in Jonglei State. The bloc made the call in a statement by Mr Anouar El Anouni, the Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. He said thatContinue Reading
By Gabriel Yough The Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Lawal, on Friday urged renewed collaboration with Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation and other stakeholders to safeguard the Gashaka-Gumti National Park. Lawal made the call at the 7th Stakeholders’ Meeting of the Southern Sector of the park, organised by ANI FoundationContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani UN Secretary-General António Guterres has told member states that the organisation faced “imminent financial collapse” amid unpaid annual dues and other issues. Guterres, in a letter he sent to UN member states, called on them to address unpaid dues and overhaul global body’s financial rules. “TheContinue Reading
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces to restoring lasting peace and stability in Benue.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, the oil-rich creeks of the Niger Delta symbolised both Nigeria’s economic lifeline and one of its gravest national security challenges. Vast mangrove forests concealed illegal refineries, crude oil thieves and armed criminal networks that siphoned national wealth, devastated the environmentContinue Reading
The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe, have destroyed no fewer than 53 illegal refining sites and arrested 81 suspected oil thieves and other criminals in sustained operations across Niger Delta region in January.Continue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Abuja, Jan. 30, 2026 (NAN) The Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy says it has partnered with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) to drive digital transformation for sustainability and development in Nigeria. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Nadungu Gagare, made this known at itsContinue Reading
The Nigerian military says it eliminated five top terrorist commanders and three of their deputies during sustained counter-terrorism operations in the North-East in JanuaryContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says Rivers is leading other states in mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Wike stated this during the inauguration of senatorial and local government coordinators of Renewed Hope Ambassadors, in Port Harcourt on Friday.Continue Reading
Troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army/JTF South East, Operation UDO KA, have rescued a kidnapped cleric in Enugu State following a swift, intelligence-led operationContinue Reading
