The Federal Government has directed all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to carry over 70 per cent of their 2025 capital projects into the 2026 fiscal year. The move aims to prioritise the completion of ongoing projects and manage spending pressures amid revenue constraints. The directive, contained in the 2026Continue Reading
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security agencies to ensure the immediate rescue of all abducted persons across the country, insisting that every victim must be accounted for and returned home safely. The President gave the directive while rejoicing over the safe return of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary’sContinue Reading
President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday held discussions on Nigeria’s escalating security challenges, focusing on strengthened cooperation and support for affected communities. The conversation came as a United States congressional delegation arrived in Abuja for consultations on violent attacks and allegations of religious persecution. Macron, inContinue Reading
Bandits on 21 November 2025, attacked the St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School, in the remote community of Papiri, abducting 315 people—303 students and 12 teachers. A general view of a classroom at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwarra local government, Niger state, on November 23, 2025.Continue Reading
Adewale Bashir AdeniyiNigeria’s Reform Momentum Shows Africa’s Readiness to Shape Global Customs Standards – Adeniyi The Chairperson of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council, Adewale Adeniyi, says his recent election reflects growing confidence in the reform-driven transformation of African Customs administrations, with Nigeria’s modernisation efforts standing out as a strongContinue Reading
By Frontline Reporters The Nigerian Army has halted all statutory and voluntary retirements for specific categories of officers as part of the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. This decision follows a surge in mass abductions across the country. In November alone, more than 600 people were kidnapped,Continue Reading
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have reaffirmed their support for President Bola Tinubu’s recent security initiatives, pledging to strengthen community-level security and improve intelligence gathering across their states. The commitment came at the end of a two-day strategic meeting held in Lagos, where theContinue Reading
A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet crashed on Saturday near Karabonde town in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The two pilots on board successfully ejected before the aircraft went down and are reported to be in stable condition. The incident happened around 4:10 p.m., according to aContinue Reading
BY GODWIN OBI The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its crackdown on petrol smugglers, with the Operation Whirlwind unit announcing seizures of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) worth over ₦181 million in Adamawa State within the last two months. According to the unit, which spearheads the fight against petroleum productContinue Reading
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 8 for the hearing of an ex parte motion filed by the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility. Kanu, convicted on November 20, 2025, on seven terrorismContinue Reading