US Cuts Abuja Embassy Staff Over Nigeria’s Worsening Security

The United States government has ordered the departure of some of its embassy personnel from Abuja, citing a deteriorating and unpredictable security situation across Nigeria. The directive, contained in a revised travel advisory issued by the US Department of State, affects non-essential staff and their dependents as Washington moves to reduce exposure to growing risks. “The security situation requires continuous monitoring, and we have taken steps to reduce personnel exposure,” the advisory noted. Nigeria remains...

Fuel Crisis: Tanzania President Cuts Convoy, Orders Officials to Travel by Bus

Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has directed government officials to travel in a single bus during official trips to cut fuel consumption, as rising global oil prices strain the country’s economy. The directive was issued on Wednesday during a swearing-in ceremony, where the President announced a major change to the traditionally large and costly presidential convoy. “From now on, wherever I go, all officials will travel together in one bus… to cut fuel consumption,” Hassan...

Ododo Seeks Kogi Local Govt Support For Tinubu’s Re-election

Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on the people of Kogi Local Government Area to unite in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that sustained backing for the President is critical to consolidating ongoing economic reforms and national development. Ododo made the call during his visit to Kotokarfe on Sunday for a thank-you tour and an inspection of ongoing projects in the area, during...

11 Killed, Dozens of Homes Burnt in Nasarawa Attack

No fewer than 11 persons have been killed and over 50 houses razed following renewed violence between Akyawa and Udege Kasa communities in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The clash, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, has heightened tension in the Udege Development Area, with residents fleeing their homes over fears of further attacks. Confirming the incident in a statement on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, said...

Easter Killings: CAN Urges Northern Christians to Organise Against Attacks

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Christians in northern Nigeria to take proactive steps to defend themselves amid rising attacks, especially during major religious celebrations. The call follows a deadly attack on Angwan Rukuba in Jos North, Plateau State, where over 20 people were killed on Palm Sunday. Chairman of CAN in the 19 northern states and the FCT, Joseph Hayab, said the Christian community would not surrender to fear despite persistent...

Easter: Akpabio Assures Nigerians of Victory Over Terrorism

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government remains committed to defeating terrorism and restoring security across the country. In his Easter message, Akpabio called for unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians, urging Christians to reflect on the values of the season. “On behalf of my family, my constituents, the Senate, and the National Assembly, I extend my warmest Easter greetings to all Christians in Nigeria and around the...

Easter: Reps Call for Unity, Hope Amid National Challenges

The House of Representatives has urged Nigerians to embrace unity, sacrifice and hope as Christians across the country celebrate Easter. In a statement issued on Saturday by House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, the lawmakers described Easter as a symbol of renewal and national reflection. “Easter symbolises the triumph of life over death and hope over despair. Its enduring message inspires compassion, forgiveness, service to others, and renewed commitment to the common good,” Rotimi stated. “Beyond...

Rights Groups Slam Wike Over Threat to Channels TV Journalist, Demand Apology

Human rights group Amnesty International and several civil society organisations have condemned comments by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over a remark directed at Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye. Wike, during a live media chat, said “he would have shot” the journalist over comments made on Politics Today concerning fears of a one-party state. “I was thoroughly surprised yesterday when I was watching Seun’s Politics Today. If there was any way...

ADC Accuses INEC of Partisanship, Calls for Resignation of Electoral Chiefs

A fresh political storm has erupted in Nigeria after the African Democratic Congress (ADC) accused the electoral umpire of undermining democracy and acting in favour of the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing a world press conference at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja on Thursday, the party’s National Chairman, David Mark, alleged that recent actions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) amounted to “a direct assault on Nigeria’s democracy.” “This...

Federal Government To Provide 5000 Surveillance Cameras To Plateau State 

In an effort to restore peace in Plateau State, following wanton killings in parts of the state, the Federal Government will make provision of 5000 surveillance cameras to be installed across the state to improve intelligence gathering. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu disclosed on Thursday in Jos, while commiserating with the government and people of Plateau State over the killings in part of Jos North Local Government Area, which occurred last Sunday.  According to Tinubu, the...

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