The Federal Government has said it is moving to strengthen Nigeria’s conflict prevention framework by improving early warning and response systems in the face of persistent security challenges across the country and the wider African region. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, made this known in Abuja on Wednesday at an engagement session focused on strengthening and building the capacity of the National Early Warning Response Group. He […]

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has directed all political appointees and office holders in the state who intend to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before December 18. The directive was conveyed in a statement signed by the Deputy Governor, Sam Ode, and released on Tuesday. The governor said the decision followed the rising level of political activities and aspirations among appointees […]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Capital Territory Command, has deployed 4,000 personnel across Abuja to ensure a peaceful Yuletide celebration. The deployment was ordered by the FCT Commandant of the corps, Olusola Odumosu, as part of measures to safeguard lives and property and protect critical national assets and infrastructure before, during and after the festive period. In a statement released on Wednesday, the command said the personnel […]

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party despite the leadership crisis facing the opposition party, dismissing speculations that he plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Makinde made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja during the public presentation of a book titled Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration, authored by former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai […]