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Alleged Coup: Families of detained officers demand open trial, presidential mercy
Addressing President Tinubu directly, the families invoked his roles as a father and grandfather, and appealed to First Lady Remi ...
Tinubu swears in Disu as Nigeria’s 23rd IGP
Mr Disu listed welfare of officers, restoration of security and internal preparation for state police as priorities.
How Police Council confirmed Disu’s appointment as Nigeria’s IGP
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State seconded the motion endorsing Mr Disu’s appointment.
Real reasons Egbetokun was told to resign — Sources
Although the presidency said Mr Egbetokun cited family reasons for his decision to resign, sources with direct knowledge of what ...
Nigeria to provide office, ships, helicopters for Gulf of Guinea Security Force HQ
“As host of this taskforce, Nigeria will provide infrastructure, including office buildings, ships, helicopters and temporary personnel."
Nigeria declares renewed support for South Sudan peace process
President Tinubu urges the release of Sudan's first Vice President, Riek Machar.
Nigeria pushes for Africa’s health security sovereignty
Mr Shettima said the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the continent’s vulnerability when many countries struggled to access vaccines, oxygen and essential ...
NAHCON chairman Abdullahi Usman resigns amid controversies, internal crisis
Abdullahi Usman's resignation was confirmed to PREMIUM TIMES late on Monday by his media assistant, Ahmed Muazu.
Terrorism, banditry not Nigeria’s culture; we’ll overcome them – Tinubu
President Tinubu assured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to strengthen the country’s security forces and restore peace across affected communities.
‘Fund South-east commission to heal old wounds,’ Ohanaeze tells Tinubu
“It would be dishonest not to acknowledge that over the years, feelings of exclusion, neglect and unresolved grievances have taken ...
NAHCON chair reaffirms commission’s commitment to timely, orderly preparations for 2026 Hajj
Mr Usman noted that priority is being accorded to the early conclusion of state pilgrims’ accommodation arrangements in Makkah, in ...
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EDITORIAL: Beyond the 15 January Symbolism — What Nigeria Owes Its Armed Forces
How far the Nigerian State truly takes care of the welfare of families of members of our armed forces requires ...
Nigerian gov’t unveils new macro-strategy to tackle food insecurity
Mr Shettima said the “Back to the Farm” initiative is designed to curb inflation, reduce foreign exchange spending on food ...
VP Shettima warns against challenging Tinubu in 2027, says it’s “suicidal”
“Only a fool, hell-bent on a suicidal path, or an outright imposter can dare to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ...
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Tinubu asks APC governors to back state police, local government autonomy
President Tinubu urged governors to implement the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy and back proposed state police reforms, ...
IPI Nigeria to immortalise late treasurer, Rafat Salami, with varsity prize
Mrs Salami died on 20 December 2024, just days after the first annual conference of IPI Nigeria, in which she ...
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Insecurity: NEC approves N100 billion for rehabilitation of security agencies’ training institutions
VP Shettima says economic reforms must deliver visible impacts to Nigerians across states.
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IGP visits Kebbi as outrage grows over schoolgirls’ abduction, alleged security lapses
The police chief meets Governor Idris amid escalating pressure on Abuja to rescue the abducted Maga schoolgirls, following claims that ...
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Nigeria intensifies bid to secure UN Security Council permanent seat
President Tinubu demands Africa-led solutions to insecurity, rejects private military firms on continent
Nigerian Army probing soldiers’ withdrawal from Kebbi school before abduction – Minister
Mr Matawalle arrived in Birnin Kebbi on Friday following the directives of President Bola Tinubu to help secure the release ...
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Shettima arrives in South Africa For G20 Summit
Additionally, the vice president is expected to hold bilateral meetings during the summit in furtherance of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Insecurity: Tinubu postpones trips to G20 meeting, AU-EU Summit
In response to the request by the governor of Kwara State, President Tinubu has ordered the deployment of more security ...
VP Shettima, Governor Radda rally citizens against malnutrition
The Vice President who was represented by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Public Health (office of the ...
VP Shettima departs Abuja For 30th UN Climate Change Summit Brazil
Vice President Shettima is billed to join other world leaders, development partners and business executives at the event themed, "Climate ...
