Newborn abandoned in farm found dead in Niger

The Police Command in Niger says it has uncovered the lifeless body of a baby suspected to be a day old in a farmland in Tayi village of Minna, Niger. SP Waisu Abiodun, the Police Public Relations Officer in Niger, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Tuesday. He said that on…

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Taraba killings: Lawmaker urges border communities to enhance vigilance

The lawmaker representing Takum/Ussa/Donga Federal Constituency, Mark Bako Useni, has called on communities along the Taraba and Benue State borders to enhance local intelligence and vigilance to support security agencies in protecting the areas. He made this statement on Tuesday while reacting to the recent gruesome killing of six passengers in Takum Local Government Council…

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AI-enabled cyber-attacks, digital manipulations could undermine national security – DSS DG

The Department of State Services, DSS, Director-General, Yusuf Bichi, has said Artificial Intelligence, AI-enabled cyber attacks and other digital manipulations are undermining Nigeria’s security. Bichi lamented that the AI cyber-attacks and digital manipulations are on the rise in Nigeria. He spoke during a seminar organised by the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja on…

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Africa deserves permanent Security Council seat – UN chief

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres has called for urgent reform of the Security Council, criticizing its outdated structure and lack of representation for Africa, which he argued undermines the body’s credibility and global legitimacy. Guterres made the call while addressing the Security Council on Monday, emphasizing that its composition reflected the balance of power at the…

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We are witnessing Buhari pro-max – Atiku slams Tinubu’s administration

We are witnessing Buhari pro-max – Atiku slams Tinubu’s administration

Atiku underlines the issues currently facing Nigerians as a result of the policies of the current government. The People Democratic Party (PDP) candidate of the 2023 Presidential Elections candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized Tinubu’s administration, claiming it has only worsened the issues that plagued Nigerians under the previous administration. Through his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe,…

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FCCPC to probe market leaders over exploitive food prices in Nigeria

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has vowed to probe market leaders across the country over exploitative food prices. The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer disclosed this in a statement on Monday. The commission said the move is under its establishment Act 2028 Sections 17(l) (s),116 (2),124,125,138 and 155. The statement read, ‘This is…

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Obaseki appoints Joseph Eboigbe new SSG after Osarodion Ogie’s resignation

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has appointed Mr Joseph Eboigbe as the new Secretary to the State Government. DAILY POST reports that Joseph Eboigbe succeeded Barrister Osarodion Ogie, who resigned from the position on Sunday to pursue his political aspiration as the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the September…

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BREAKING: Rivers APP secretariat bombed

The Action People’s Party, APP, along the GRA axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital suffered a dynamite explosion on Monday. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday precisely around 1am. The assailants allegedly threw dynamites into the building housing the secretariat, destroying windows and doors, as well as other property of…

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Act fast on north’s readiness for peaceful separation of Nigeria – Obidigbo to Tinubu

Elder statesman, Chike Obidigbo, has described as very remarkable, the story that the north is now ready for Nigeria’s division into its constituent parts. Recall that a highly respected and distinguished northern leader, Prof Ango Abdullahi, had recently said that Nigeria’s amalgamation instrument has expired and that the country should consider going their separate ways….

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Tackle hunger, insecurity – Anglican bishop urges Nigerian Govt

Bishop, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Diocese of Kubwa, Rt. Rev. Duke Akamisoko, has appealed to the government to quickly tackle the economic challenges bedeviling the country to ameliorate the current hardship. Akamisoko made the appeal on Sunday during the Holy Eucharist for the 20th anniversary/thanksgiving of the Church of Transfiguration Anglican Communion, Kubwa, with…

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