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NIGERIA, CHINA DEEPEN DEFENCE TIES, PUSH LOCAL MILITARY PRODUCTION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Federal Government has moved to strengthen Nigeria’s defence partnership with China as part of efforts to modernise the Armed Forces and boost local production of military equipment. Minister
TINUBU COMMENDS SECURITY AGENCIES OVER RESCUE OF ABDUCTED OYO PUPILS, TEACHERSp By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban President Bola Tinubu has expressed delight over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, praising security agencies for bringing
ICPC ARRESTS EL-RUFAI’S DOCTOR OVER ALLEGED COURT ORDER VIOLATION By: Africa247live Channel The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Professor Bello Abubakar, personal physician to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged violation of a court-approved
KWARA REAFFIRMS FREE COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM, WARNS AGAINST ILLEGAL FEES By: Africa247live Channel The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed that the Common Entrance Examination for eligible pupils in public primary schools remains free, warning school administrators against collecting unauthorised fees from parents
AGBESE SEEKS SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED NYSC REFORMS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban A member of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has asked President Bola Tinubu to suspend the proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), saying the planned changes could
15 DIE IN LONE TRAILER CRASH IN KWARA By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban No fewer than 15 people have died in a lone trailer crash along the Ogbomoso–Oko Olowo route on the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway in Kwara State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)
KANO POLICE IMPOUND 81 VEHICLES OVER COVERED NUMBER PLATES By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Kano State Police Command has impounded 81 vehicles for displaying covered, defaced or improperly fixed number plates as part of its ongoing Operation Clean Plates across the state.
PRP PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT URGES FG TO PROTECT NIGERIANS ABROAD By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) for the 2027 election, Dr. Yakubu Kingsley, has condemned attacks on Nigerians living abroad, particularly in South Africa, and called
US TO MONITOR NIGERIA’S 2027 ELECTIONS, CONGRESSMAN SAYS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The United States will closely monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, US Congressman Riley Moore has said, stressing that the conduct and outcome of the polls will receive close attention from
SECURITY FORCES RECOVER 1,000 STOLEN LIVESTOCK, DEAL MAJOR BLOW TO BANDITS IN KOGI By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Security forces have recovered about 1,000 stolen livestock during coordinated operations against bandits and cattle-rustling syndicates across Kogi State, dealing a major setback to criminal