The Trump administration has confirmed a dramatic tanker seizure off the coast of Venezuela, triggering renewed tensions and raising fears of further escalation. Moreover, US officials say the operation reflects a broader crackdown on sanctioned oil shipments in the region. Trump Confirms Tanker Seizure, Hints at More Actions During a White House event, President Donald…
Fresh border clashes shook the Thai-Cambodian frontier on Sunday, forcing thousands of villagers to flee for the second time in five months. Moreover, artillery, rockets and air strikes thundered again across a corridor stretching hundreds of kilometres as families searched for safety. Ceasefire Breakdown and Rising Hostility Tension spiked after a Thai engineering team reported…
A coalition of civic leaders, labour icons and political reformers is pushing for a new law that would remove any elected official who defects from the party that produced their mandate. Moreover, the move targets rising cases of political defection ahead of the 2027 elections. Reformers Demand Automatic Loss of Seat In a petition submitted…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has ordered the immediate dismantling of non-essential roadblocks on major highways. The move aims to boost troop mobility, ease travel, and improve overall security operations. Why DHQ Targeted Non-Essential Roadblocks An internal memo dated December 5 and signed by Brigadier General A. Rabiu for the Chief of Defence Staff said the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu to arm and train forest guards without delay. The move targets rising kidnapping and terrorism in forest regions. He stressed that Nigeria must use every available force to keep citizens safe. “We face challenges of kidnapping and terrorism. so we need all the forces…
The House of Representatives has warned commercial banks over illegal bank deductions taken from customers’ accounts. Lawmakers accused the banks of removing money without clear explanations or proper remittances. Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee, Rep. Kelechi Nwogu, spoke during a panel session in Abuja on Tuesday. He stressed that the committee must ensure every charge…
President Bola Tinubu has directed all ministers and senior government officials to obtain police escort approval from him before requesting police officers for official assignments. He issued the order on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja. Tinubu said poor coordination often creates security gaps when officers are reassigned without…
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has again dismissed a growing PDP defection rumour, saying he has no plan to leave the Peoples Democratic Party for the PRP. His media aide, Mukhtar Gidado, made the clarification on Wednesday in Bauchi, calling the claim false and misleading. Gidado stressed that the governor remains committed to the PDP….
The Uzodimma appointment of Prof. Aloysius Chijioke Onyeka as the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Innovation, Science and Technology, Omuma (UISTO) has been confirmed. The decision took effect from November 26. Moreover, the state described the appointment as a major step for Imo’s education sector. The announcement came through a statement by the Governor’s…
The maiden Shakara Festival will take over Lagos this December, featuring BlaqBonez, The Cavemen, Sinach, Show Dem Camp, J’Dess, Mich Straw, Mavo, Llona, Tar1q, Morravey, Brymo, Johnny Drille, Curtis J, and Keys The Prince, alongside more than 30 other performers. The organisers said the festival will offer a cultural blend that mirrors Nigeria’s evolving music…
