Blog - Page 34 of 1253 - News Desk Nigeria

President Tinubu, Famadewa and Nigeria’s Homeland Security

NewsDeskNgMay 17, 2026May 17, 20260

By Anthony Kolawole In a decisive step to strengthen Nigeria’s domestic security architecture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa (Retd) as the pioneer Special Adviser on Homeland Security. This new federal office represents a pragmatic and forward-looking response to the country’s evolving threats. Homeland Security,...

NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital provide free medical checks for journalists as journalists kick off press week

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2026May 16, 20260

Journalists in the Federal Capital Territory benefited from free medical consultations and health screenings on Saturday as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, partnered with Nizamiye Hospital to organise a medical outreach during its 2026 Press Week. The outreach, held in Abuja, formed part of activities marking the...

Primaries: Constituents Host Special Prayer Sessions for Senator Musa, Gov Bago, and President Tinubu Ahead of Elections

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2026May 16, 20260

In a display of faith and political solidarity, constituents across Niger State on Saturday organised special prayer sessions for Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, popularly known as Sani Musa 313, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the countdown to party primaries and general elections gathers momentum. The...

Middle Belt Group Charges CDS, Armed Forces to Sustain Coordinated Offensive Against Insurgents

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2026May 16, 20260

The Middle Belt Conscience Guard (MBCG) has commended the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, and the armed forces for sustaining coordinated military operations against insurgents and criminal groups across parts of the country. In a statement on Friday signed by Dr Anthony Idoko, president of the group,...

Transparency Watch Initiative Ranks NEDC, NCC Among Nigeria’s Best Performing Public Institutions

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2026May 16, 20260

The Transparency Watch Initiative, a civic accountability and governance assessment organisation, has ranked the North East Development Commission (NEDC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) among the most outstanding public institutions in Nigeria in its latest Fiscal Responsibility and Institutional Performance Report. The report, released in Abuja on Friday by...

Dekina/Bassa 2027: Suleiman Declares for Reps Seat, Promises Inclusive Leadership

NewsDeskNgMay 16, 2026May 16, 20260

Hon. Abubakar Sadeeq Suleiman has obtained the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency of Kogi State on the platform of the Youth Party. Speaking shortly after picking the forms, Suleiman said his decision to join the race was...

Suspected Boko Haram Terrorists Abduct Students From Borno School

NewsDeskNgMay 15, 2026May 15, 20260

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly abducted several students after attacking schools in Borno during classes on Friday. Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have reportedly abducted an unspecified number of pupils from a primary and secondary school in Mussa village, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, in the latest attack...

World Bank Limits Instagram Comments Over Reactions To Nigeria Loan Plan

NewsDeskNgMay 15, 2026May 15, 20260

The World Bank has restricted Instagram comments after Nigerians reacted to a proposed $1.25 billion loan to Nigeria. The World Bank has restricted comments on its Instagram page following reactions from Nigerians over a proposed $1.25 billion loan to Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s government. The restriction came after many...

EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over Alleged N36m Fraud In Lagos

NewsDeskNgMay 15, 2026May 15, 20260

Social media influencer Blessing CEO appeared before a Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged N36 million fraud charges. Social media influencer and relationship commentator Okoro Blessing Nkiruka has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over an alleged N36 million fraud case in Lagos. The influencer, also...

Chemical Odour Affects Over 90 Students In Ijebu-Ode Schools

NewsDeskNgMay 15, 2026May 15, 20260

Over ninety students receive treatment after suspected chemical odour spreads across schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Over 90 students have been taken to hospital after a suspected chemical odour spread through parts of Ijebu-Ode in Ogun State. The incident caused panic as schools moved quickly to evacuate learners. The situation...

Oslo Forum: Tuggar Advocates Renewed Global Engagement to Address the Sahel Crisis

Sadiya deserves empathy, not persecution

Keyamo Orders Probe Into Asaba Private Jet Incident As NCAA Grounds Operator

President Tinubu, Famadewa and Nigeria’s Homeland Security

NUJ FCT, Nizamiye Hospital provide free medical checks for journalists as journalists kick off press week

Primaries: Constituents Host Special Prayer Sessions for Senator Musa, Gov Bago, and President Tinubu Ahead of Elections

Middle Belt Group Charges CDS, Armed Forces to Sustain Coordinated Offensive Against Insurgents

Transparency Watch Initiative Ranks NEDC, NCC Among Nigeria’s Best Performing Public Institutions

Dekina/Bassa 2027: Suleiman Declares for Reps Seat, Promises Inclusive Leadership

Suspected Boko Haram Terrorists Abduct Students From Borno School

World Bank Limits Instagram Comments Over Reactions To Nigeria Loan Plan

EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO Over Alleged N36m Fraud In Lagos

Chemical Odour Affects Over 90 Students In Ijebu-Ode Schools