Former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, has praised the Nigerian military for rescuing 360 residents of Ngoshe community in Borno State from insurgent captivity, describing the operation as a major victory in the fight against terrorism in the North-East. The rescued victims, who included women, children and elderly persons, had reportedly been held by insurgents since March before troops of Operation Hadin Kai secured their freedom during a coordinated operation over the weekend. Confirming the development, Lieutenant Colonel Haruna M. Sani, Acting Media Information Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, said the operation was carried out by Special Forces and troops of…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the killing of three personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) by suspected terrorists and bandits in Kebbi State, describing the attack as a direct assault on public servants and a disturbing reflection of the country’s worsening security situation. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the rights group expressed outrage over the deaths of Deputy Chief Road Marshal Assistant Umar Aliyu, Senior Road Marshal Assistant Ezra Manu Gona, and Road Marshal Assistant I Mansur Ibrahim Nasir, who were reportedly killed while carrying…
Three personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have been killed in a suspected bandit attack while on official patrol duty in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident occurred on June 4 along the Tsamiya–Illo Road, a route that has witnessed growing security concerns in recent months. According to security sources, the officers were conducting routine patrol operations when they encountered armed attackers. On sighting the gunmen, the FRSC team reportedly attempted to retreat, but the assailants chased them on motorcycles and opened fire. The victims were identified as Deputy Chief Road Marshal Assistant Umar Aliyu,…
Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru has received national recognition for his role in shaping policies aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s financial sector, emerging as the recipient of the Legislative Excellence Award for Financial Sector Advancement at the 2026 Nairametrics Capital Market Awards in Lagos. The award spotlights the growing influence of legislative interventions in driving reforms across Nigeria’s banking, insurance and capital market sectors, with Abiru’s contributions singled out for advancing initiatives that support market growth, investor confidence and financial stability. Receiving the award on Friday, the Lagos East senator described the honour as a recognition of the shared efforts of lawmakers,…
Nigeria and the European Union are set to strengthen their economic partnership as policymakers, investors and business leaders prepare to converge on Lagos for the 10th Nigeria–EU Business Forum scheduled for June 25, 2026. The milestone edition of the forum is expected to serve as a major platform for driving investment, expanding trade opportunities and fostering strategic partnerships between Nigeria and European markets. Over the years, the Nigeria–EU Business Forum has evolved from a dialogue platform into a key mechanism for promoting economic cooperation, facilitating investments and connecting businesses across both regions. Organisers said this year’s edition will focus on…
Fresh controversy has erupted within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following allegations that some lawyers and political actors deliberately distorted a recent Court of Appeal judgment in a bid to fuel the party’s leadership crisis. The PDP on Friday called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) to investigate and discipline legal practitioners accused of circulating what it described as false interpretations of the appellate court’s ruling. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, the PDP expressed concern over what it called a coordinated campaign to mislead the…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress(NDC), Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to building a healthier Nigeria, revealing that he recently held strategic discussions with healthcare professionals and experts in the United States as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. Obi disclosed that the meeting, held on June 5, 2026, focused on gaining deeper insights into how effective health insurance systems around the world deliver improved healthcare services, particularly in the critical areas of primary healthcare and emergency medical response. According to him, the engagement forms part of a broader effort to identify practical solutions…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has accused the Federal Government of applying double standards in its handling of non-state security groups, raising fresh questions over what it describes as unequal treatment of separatist-linked formations across the country. In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday, the rights advocacy group challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to explain reports suggesting that certain regional security outfits may have received official backing while security agencies continue aggressive operations against groups linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group’s concerns were triggered by recent public comments attributed to Yoruba…
The Court of Appeal has delivered what many political observers are already describing as a major setback for the camp aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, setting aside a controversial lower court ruling that had installed a caretaker leadership for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a judgment that could significantly alter the balance of power within the opposition party, the appellate court faulted the trial court for venturing beyond the issues placed before it and granting reliefs that were neither sought nor canvassed by the parties. The appellate court held that if the dispute before the lower court was…
President of the Nigerian senate Godswill Akpabio’s attempt to clarify his remarks to senators who lost APC primaries has ignited a fresh political debate over what he really meant The controversy has exposed the deep anxieties coursing through the National Assembly as the battle for political survival ahead of the next elections gathers momentum. For weeks, the atmosphere in the Senate has been anything but calm. Several lawmakers entered the primary season expecting smooth paths to renomination only to find themselves blindsided by fierce intra-party battles, shifting political loyalties, and the growing influence of governors and power brokers who increasingly…