Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
ConsultingGbenga Olawepo-Hashim has praised the killing of ISIS commander Abu Bilal al-Minuki but warned that Nigeria must address poverty, unemployment and weak governance to defeat terrorism permanently. Reacting to the operation, Olawepo-Hashim said he had long warned about attempts by extremist groups to establish an ISIS linked territory within parts of Northern Nigeria. He commended […]
ConsultingMohammed Bello El-Rufai has raised concerns over the treatment of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai in ICPC custody, accusing the anti corruption agency of violating court approved medical access. The Kaduna North lawmaker alleged that officials of the commission stopped the former governor’s personal doctor from seeing him during a visit to the detention […]
ConsultingSenate President Godswill Akpabio says stronger cooperation among government, researchers, investors and farmers is necessary for Nigeria to overcome food insecurity and build a modern agricultural economy. Speaking at the National Legislative Summit and Expo on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions in Ibadan, Akpabio said the country’s food challenges can only be solved through collective efforts […]
ConsultingThe Nigerian Air Force and Nigeria Police EOD unit have carried out joint training in Bauchi to improve the ability of Special Forces trainees to detect and counter improvised explosive devices. The training exercise was designed to enhance operational awareness, improve force protection, and prepare personnel for threats in high risk environments. Squadron Leader Lawrence […]
ConsultingPresident Bola Tinubu has arrived in Kenya for the 2026 Africa France Summit where discussions will centre on economic growth, energy transition, climate action, and regional cooperation. The Nigerian leader reportedly arrived in the Kenyan capital shortly after midnight on Monday for the high profile meeting involving African and French leaders. Key issues expected to […]
ConsultingThe National Association of Nigerian Students, South West Zone, has vowed to organise demonstrations against South African owned companies in Nigeria over the latest xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The students’ body said the decision was triggered by reports that two Nigerians were recently killed amid renewed anti foreign violence in the country. In a […]