Following devastating attacks on some communities in Borno State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno State capital, and take charge of the security situation. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, President Tinubu said the recent news from Maiduguri is profoundly upsetting, vowed that his administration would continue to intensify efforts against all criminal elements, wherever they may be. The President sympathised with the injured and expressed grief...

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday sympathised with victims of Maiduguri bombings, promising that the Nigerian gallant military and civilian task forces will curtail and put them down. Recall that at least 23 people were killed on Monday in a series of suicide bombings in Borno State, while over 100 people were reported injured. The President who spoke through his X, formerly Twitter handle, noted that his government will continue to intensify efforts against all criminal...

Plateau State Government has pledged to partner with the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to enable citizens of the zone to reap more dividends of democracy. Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, made the pledge when the Board and Management of NCDC, led by the Chairman of the Board, Barr. Cosmas Akiyir paid him a courtesy visit at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, on Monday.‎ Governor Mutfwang, while, congratulating the leadership of the...

The Kano State Government has announced the removal of Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo from his role as Commissioner for Higher Education and officially abolished the ministry and merged its functions with the Ministry of Education. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who announced the decision on Monday, said it is part of a broader restructuring of the state’s education sector. He explained that under the new arrangement, all responsibilities for universities, colleges, scholarships, and other tertiary...

Ahead of the state visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom, authorities have announced security measures, including temporary road closures and extended airspace restrictions. The scheduled visit is scheduled to begin on March 18 and will be hosted by Charles III, as the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, is expected to arrive with the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for a reception at Windsor Castle. Thames Valley Police, in a statement published on its website,...

No fewer than 6.4 million children under the age of five in northern Nigeria are battling acute malnutrition due to conflict, displacement, and food insecurity, particularly in hard-to-reach communities in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) revealed this information, published on the website, saying children, alongside pregnant and lactating women, remain the most vulnerable to the crisis, where insecurity and displacement have severely disrupted livelihoods and food production....

The Federal Government has begun consultations on plans to introduce age restrictions on social media use as part of efforts to protect children from online risks while preserving the benefits of digital connectivity. The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has launched a public poll seeking input from parents, teachers, young people and digital experts on how best to regulate children’s access to social media and other digital platforms. According to the ministry,...

Nigeria has begun evacuating its citizens from Iran as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise following recent military strikes and retaliatory attacks. The Federal Government said it is currently escorting willing Nigerians from Iran across the Armenian border to ensure their safety while arrangements are being made for their eventual return home. The development was disclosed by Abike Dabiri‑Erewa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), in a...