Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has called for the deployment of additional Nigerian Air Force (NAF) platforms to step up the fight against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the Lake Chad area, Sambisa Forest, Timbuktu Triangle, and Mandara Mountains. The governor made the appeal on Tuesday during a meeting with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, at the Government House, Maiduguri. While commending the Air Force for its air support to ground operations, humanitarian interventions, and contributions to restoring peace in Borno, Zulum stressed the need for greater air power to cover…
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The Ondo State House of Assembly has announced plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PROMAD Infotech Foundation to strengthen citizen oversight of public projects in the state. Speaker of the House, Olamide Oladiji, represented by his deputy, Ololade Gbegudu, made this known in Akure at the closeout ceremony for 18 participants of PROMAD’s Social Accountability Fellowship. Oladiji said discussions were underway to increase the number of fellows from 18 to 26, ensuring representation from all constituencies. Describing the initiative as a first-of-its-kind in the state, he urged participants to remain committed to improving governance. According to him,…
Female officers of the Nigeria Police Force have condemned what they described as targeted and malicious attacks against recently promoted female colleagues, calling the criticisms baseless and discriminatory. In a statement signed by the Force Gender Advisor, AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju, the officers took issue with remarks attributed to activist Omoyele Sowore and his associates, accusing them of singling out women for criticism while leaving male officers, promoted under the same process, unchallenged. The statement described the comments as “deeply disturbing” and “rooted in misogyny,” emphasizing that female officers play a crucial role in maintaining law and order and deserve…
The Nigeria Police Force has shifted the enforcement date for the Tinted Glass Permit requirement to October 2, 2025, following a surge in applications from vehicle owners. Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, approved the extension to allow more time for thorough scrutiny of applications, ensuring permits are issued only to qualified individuals in line with national security considerations. According to Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the extra time will also help fine-tune digital and physical verification processes to maintain the integrity of the system and prevent abuse. He stressed that the only authorized application portal is possap.gov.ng, warning motorists to…
The House of Representatives is set to summon the leadership of the Liberia Council of Churches and the Resident Bishop of the United Methodist Church of Liberia, Rev. Samuel J. Quire, to address allegations of the Church’s promotion of same-sex marriage in the country. The request was made by Maryland County District #2 Representative, Hon. Anthony Williams, in a communication to House Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon. Williams argued that the move aligns with the Legislature’s constitutional duty to safeguard Liberia’s cultural, moral, and religious values. He urged plenary to also invite the President of the Liberia Council of Churches, Rev.…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting wounded soldiers and the families of military and police personnel who lost their lives in counter-insurgency operations. The governor made the pledge on Monday at the Government House, Maiduguri, while receiving the President of the Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs. Lilian Ogogo Christopher Musa, who was in the state for the launch of the “Thank You Troops” campaign. The campaign, spearheaded by DEPOWA which unites wives of officers of the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Police seeks to honour frontline troops, provide assistance…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the creation of a dedicated Industrial Hub Management Unit to strengthen operations at the state’s multi-facility Industrial Hub in Maiduguri. The move, announced in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani, is aimed at boosting trade, attracting investment, and enhancing the hub’s efficiency. Commissioned to drive economic diversification, the hub hosts production plants for solar panels, waste recycling, and food processing—including tomato, cassava, ginger, and onion—alongside manufacturing lines for corn chips, biscuits, and school furniture. Tijani noted that the facility has shown “significant potential to revitalise local…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect, retaining only select members of his cabinet. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday evening by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Habibat Adubiaro. According to the directive, all affected Commissioners and Special Advisers are to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior civil servants in their respective ministries, departments, and agencies. Governor Oyebanji expressed appreciation to the outgoing officials for their contributions to the state and wished them well in their future endeavours. The dissolution, however, exempts the…
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has officially launched its campaign for the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election, with its candidate, Paul Chukwuma, and running mate, Uzu Okagbue, promising to restore security, transparency, and economic vibrancy to the state. The campaign flag-off, themed “Joy is Coming”, began on Saturday with a colourful road show from Amawbia Bridge, near Awka, to Washington Grammar School, Onitsha. Party members, supporters, tricycle operators, and residents lined the streets, singing the campaign’s theme song. Also present was the party’s candidate for the Onitsha North 1 constituency by-election, scheduled for August 16, Njideka Ndiwe. The party said…
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to immediately inaugurate its 17-member governing board, warning that the prolonged delay breaches the NSC Establishment Act 2023 and threatens transparency in sports administration. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by SWAN Secretary-General, Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo, on behalf of President Isaiah Benjamin, the association noted that the NSC has been operating without a statutory board since its creation in October 2024. “As a statutory board member of the NSC, I am compelled to urge the Chairman and Director-General to take all necessary steps to…