By Segun Adewale in Bauchi As part of measures to address security concerns in the state, Bauchi State, the Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has directed for the immediate suspension of all commercial activities in 24 cattle markets operations in Alkaleri, Bauchi, Kirfi and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas of the State. The measure which was taken in order to checkmate activities of bandits and other criminal elements, and particularly in addressing security concerns arising from the use of such markets to support criminal activities including rampant cattle rustling, killings, kidnapping for ransom, extortion, facilitation of exchange of weapons and…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi A group of people within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in Bauchi State, Concerned APC members, has declared that nobody can stop Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, from joining the party if that is his wish and determination. The group therefore extended warm and special invitation to the Governor to immediately and without delay lead his teeming supporters in to the APC. The development is coming on the heels of the planned defection of Bala Mohammed, from the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), continue to generate debates The group also called…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to deploy excess crude oil revenue to subsidise local refineries as a measure to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices on Nigerians. TUC President, Festus Osifo, made the call on Thursday, 9 April,2026 during a press briefing in Abuja, warning that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) could rise to as high as N2,000 per litre if urgent measures are not taken. He said the persistent increase in pump prices, driven by global crude oil volatility and exchange rate pressures, has worsened…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The United Nations has allocated $48 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund to sustain humanitarian air operations in Nigeria and seven other countries amid a worsening global funding crisis. The Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, approved the allocation on Thursday, 9 April, 2026 in New York to keep the UN Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) operational in Nigeria, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan and Syria, thereby ensuring continued access to hard-to-reach communities. A UN spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said the air service remains critical to humanitarian operations, particularly in conflict-affected…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Government has approved the deployment of VPASS, a contactless biometric passenger verification system, across Nigeria’s domestic airports to strengthen aviation security, improve data integrity and boost revenue. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, 9 April ,2026 in Abuja by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Chindaya Adamu. He explained that the initiative targets data inconsistencies and unauthorised boarding practices within the sector. Keyamo said the system would eliminate discrepancies in passenger records and enforce strict identity verification for domestic travellers. “The…
By Tunde Odesola (Published in The PUNCH, on Friday, April 10, 2026) In Nigeria’s bustling cyberspace, Albert Ofosu Nketia is a name that needs an introduction, but his face doesn’t. At barely seven, Nketia’s meme is potentially the most popular kid video in the Nigerian social media space. The fluky kid holds a permanent residency in the phones of millions of Nigerians who carry him about rent-free without knowing his name or nationality. You probably have seen him crying and laughing altogether on your phone today. Nketia is that little boy in a faded, black-and-white checkered shirt worn over torn…
By Ademola Oshodi Armed groups operating across Nigeria’s northern and western corridors have adapted faster than the structures designed to contain them. They attack within Nigerian territory, withdraw across borders, and return with renewed capacity. This pattern persists because enforcement has often stopped where the threat does not. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is establishing a different standard. Nigeria will not accept cross-border sanctuary as a condition of its security environment. This position is best described as the “No Sanctuary Doctrine”. It holds that any territory used to stage or sustain attacks against Nigeria falls within Nigeria’s operational security concern,…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State. The President also expressed heartfelt condolences to the military and the families of the soldiers, urging them to take heart in the face of the unfortunate loss. The Defence Headquarters confirmed the attack and the tragic loss of lives, which occurred early Thursday, 9 April, 2026. President Tinubu praised the courage and heroism of the soldiers who fought valiantly to repel the terrorists…
Nigeria has launched an ambitious $1 billion forest recovery initiative, signaling one of its most decisive moves yet to confront deforestation, climate change, and the growing threat to livelihoods tied to its shrinking natural resources. The plan, unveiled in Abuja at the National Validation Workshop of Nigeria’s Country Package titled “Securing Nigeria’s Forest Future (SNFF),” outlines a sweeping 10-year strategy (2026–2036) aimed at restoring degraded forest landscapes, strengthening governance, and unlocking sustainable financing for the sector. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, warned that Nigeria’s forests—long regarded as critical national assets—are under severe and…
The Oduduwa Support Organisation is set to hold its official inauguration and press conference on April 22nd, tentatively scheduled to take place at Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo State. This landmark event marks a significant milestone in the growth and strategic positioning of the Organisation. The inauguration is aimed at establishing Oyo State as the operational headquarters of the movement, symbolizing a renewed commitment to Yoruba development, political mobilization, and regional cohesion across the Southwest geopolitical zone. The Organisation, a coalition of grassroots mobilizers within the All Progressives Congress (APC), has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the re-election of President Bola…