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Insecurity: Coalition backs U.S Congresswoman, demands Matawalle’s sack

NewsDeskNgApr 17, 2026April 17, 20260

… Says minister lacks security expertise, confidence of Nigerians Following the recent widely reported recommendations made by a seasoned congresswoman, Representative Kimberly Daniels, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either sack or redeploy his Minister of Defence, Bello Matawalle, the National Coalition Against Terrorism (NCAT) has asked the President...

Tinubu’s Lifetime Salary Approval Sparks Relief Among Retired Paramilitary Chiefs

NewsDeskNgApr 16, 2026April 16, 20260

Retired paramilitary chiefs hail Tinubu’s lifetime salary approval as long-overdue reform to improve welfare and restore dignity in retirement. Retired senior officers from Nigeria’s paramilitary services have applauded Bola Tinubu for approving a lifetime salary structure for top-ranking officers, describing the move as a historic step toward addressing long-standing welfare...

JAMB Examination: Police Deploy Technology, Extra Personnel To Guarantee Students’ Safety

NewsDeskNgApr 15, 2026April 15, 20260

Police assure safety of JAMB candidates, deploy tech and manpower nationwide, dismiss rumours of planned attacks on centres. The Nigeria Police Force has assured parents that the safety of their children is guaranteed during the forthcoming Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination scheduled for 16 April 2026, stating that...

MastersCity Dreamland Church Auditorium Set For Dedication

NewsDeskNgApr 11, 2026April 11, 20260

The presiding Pastor of Master’s Place International, Pastor Korede Komaiya has said, the church is set to open and dedicate the newly built magnificent edifice called the ‘Masterscity Dreamland’, the announcement was made, and reflected on the cleric and church official platforms. The mega church building (MasterCity Dreamland) comprises of...

Tinubu Vows To Crush Terrorism After Boko Haram Kills General And Soldiers In Borno, Says Insurgents Show Desperation

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

President Tinubu says insurgents show desperation after deadly Borno attack kills General and troops, vows to defeat terrorism. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday vowed that Nigeria would defeat terrorism, declaring that the killing of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and others by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State on Thursday would...

Issue visa ban, freeze asset of govt officials involved in threat to democracy, Frank tells U.S

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

A former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called on the United States and the international community to impose sanctions on key officials of the Federal Government, alleging actions capable of undermining Nigeria’s democracy. Frank, in a strongly worded statement, urged the U.S....

SERAP Sues CCB Over Failure To Probe Alleged Electoral, Tax Law Alterations

NewsDeskNgApr 6, 2026April 6, 20260

SERAP seeks court order compelling CCB to investigate lawmakers, officials over alleged Electoral Act changes and discrepancies in tax laws. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over the agency’s alleged failure to investigate claims of abuse of office...

Alleged coup plot by Col Almakura: Why is Sen Tanko Almakura silent?

NewsDeskNgApr 5, 2026April 5, 20260

Allegations of a coup plot involving a military officer identified as Lt Col AI Almakura against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have stirred the conversation well beyond the security establishment to political circles. The ripple effects have touched on Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, a former governor and senator and...

Easter: Defence Chief tasks Journalists on truth, unity as NUJ calls for renewed professional commitment

NewsDeskNgApr 2, 2026April 2, 20260

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, has urged journalists to uphold truth and professionalism as vital instruments for national unity and security, stressing that Nigeria’s stability depends not only on military efforts but also on responsible information management. Oluyede, who was represented at an Easter retreat organised...

Mohammed Idris: Jos Killings Carried Out By Criminals In Conflict-Prone Area

NewsDeskNgApr 1, 2026April 1, 20260

Federal Government says Angwan Rukuba killings in Jos North were criminal acts in a known conflict-prone community. The Federal Government has said the recent deadly attack in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, which left at least 28 people dead, does not amount to...