Month: December 2025

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army depot in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s security architecture. With the approval, the number of army depots in Nigeria has increased to three, joining the existing facilities in Kaduna and Osogbo, which have served the country for decades. The new depot is aimed at boosting the operational capacity of the Nigerian Army […]

The Nigerian Air Force has stated that military force alone is insufficient to achieve lasting peace in the country, emphasizing that diplomacy and strategic partnerships are essential in addressing Nigeria’s complex security challenges. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, made this position known in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by Air Commodore E. P. Bindul at the first anniversary and General Assembly of the International […]

Heavy security presence was recorded on Saturday at Ebunoluwa Hall in Osogbo, the venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary ahead of the 2026 Osun State election. A total of 1,660 delegates are expected to participate in the exercise to elect the party’s governorship candidate. Security operatives drawn from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Department of State Services (DSS) […]

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has attributed the significant progress recorded in the solid minerals sector to the digital reforms introduced under the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration over the past two and a half years. Alake made this known in Abuja during the inauguration of the OneGov Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) at the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO), a key agency under the Ministry. He described […]

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing him as an audacious top performer and a shining star in his cabinet who consistently delivers results despite challenges. The President made the remarks while felicitating with the FCT Minister on his 58th birthday, celebrated on Friday, December 13. Tinubu thanked God for Wike’s life, describing it as one marked by purpose, service, and […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has acknowledged the quality of service challenges currently affecting telecommunications subscribers in Abuja. The Commission said it is working with key stakeholders and licensed operators to address the disruptions, which have negatively impacted network performance in parts of the Federal Capital Territory. According to the NCC, the service challenges are largely linked to disruptions in diesel supply affecting IHS Nigeria Limited, the colocation company responsible […]

Popular Nigerian comedian-turned-singer, Nasboi, has said he would prioritise wealth over fame if given another chance at life. The entertainer made the remark on Sunday while speaking about his retirement plans in a post shared on X. Nasboi, who expressed regret over choosing fame ahead of financial stability, said he would never make the same decision again. The singer also revealed that he is considering quitting the entertainment industry entirely, […]

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has opened up about her stance on remarriage following her widely publicised separation from Senator Ned Nwoko. During an interaction with fans, Daniels was asked whether she would consider getting married again in the future. In her response, the actress said she remains traumatised by her previous marriage and has no intention of returning to the institution. A fan specifically asked if she might consider marrying […]

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced that it will carry out routine maintenance on its Passport Digital Platform to enhance system performance and improve user experience. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja, the Service Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, said the maintenance exercise will run from 12:00 a.m. on December 12 to 6:00 a.m. on December 14. Akinlabi explained that during the maintenance window, users may encounter […]