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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led national tributes to fallen heroes as Nigeria marked the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) at the cenotaph of the Unknown Soldier, National Arcade, Abuja. Mr. Shettima was representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is currently in the United Arab Emirates for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. This annual event, organized by the Ministry of Defence, honors the officers and service members […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed to active-duty service members the federal government's unwavering commitment to improving their living conditions, logistical support, and operational readiness. The President stated that his government remains committed to ensuring that the armed forces are adequately equipped, motivated, and supported to effectively fulfill their constitutional duties. Mr. Tinubu conveyed this assurance through Defense Minister, General (ret.) Christopher Musa, at a regimental dinner held at the Armed […]

Dr. Sulaiman Ishak Muhamad, a criminologist and security expert, warned that the Nigerian federal government's $9 million lobbying contract with the United States could jeopardize Nigeria's internal security apparatus and undermine the country's sovereignty. Dr. Muhamad, from the Institute of Criminology and Security Studies at Dutse Federal University, was responding to reports that the Nigerian government had hired a US lobbying firm to promote its efforts to protect Christian communities […]

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle was disappointed after Nigeria's narrow penalty shootout defeat against hosts Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final. Nigeria lost 4-2 on penalties after 120 minutes of intense, goalless play at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, thus ending their hopes of reaching the final. The match lived up to its promise: a hard-fought, tactically astute affair. Fueled by their home fans, Morocco […]