The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has emphasized the importance of understanding the petroleum sector, particularly the functions of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). Abbas believes that a more profound understanding of the sector will create more benefits for Nigeria’s economy. Abbas made this call at a retreat…

The Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Mr. Yusuf Abubakar Argungu, has urged ministry staff to go above and beyond in meeting customer needs and expectations, aligning with the government’s commitment to improving services for Nigerians. Speaking during the 2024 SERVICOM Customer Service Week, held at the Office of the Secretary to the Government…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has emphasized that affirmative action for women is a necessary corrective measure to ensure fairness and gender balance in the polity. He made this statement at a session with Speakers of State Houses of Assembly to commemorate the conclusion of the 16 Days of…

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawalle, has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their significant achievements in combating insurgency, banditry, and other security threats under the current administration. He attributed the limited public knowledge of these accomplishments to strategic security measures aimed at protecting military personnel in the field. Dr. Matawalle…

The Chief of Defence Staff CDS, General Christopher Musa, has highlighted the importance of military tattoos in strengthening relationships and fostering unity between the Armed Forces and civilians in Nigeria. He made this assertion during the unveiling of the Armed Forces of Nigeria Tattoo 2025 logo in Abuja. General Musa explained that in military tradition,…

The Defence Headquarters of Nigeria has firmly rejected allegations by Amnesty International that over 10,000 civilians have died in military detention facilities since the onset of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East. The claims were made during a press conference held by the international human rights organization on December 5, 2024. In a…

The Nigerian Air Force Officers Wives Association (NAFOWA) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to supporting individuals with special abilities and fostering an inclusive society. Speaking at the commemoration of this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities at its special needs school Naf base Abuja, NAFOWA’s National President Rakiya Abubakar highlighted the need for greater…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reported significant progress by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) and other security agencies in combating insurgency and criminal activities nationwide. From January to December 2024, troops neutralized 8,034 terrorists, arrested 11,623 suspects, and rescued 6,376 hostages. They also recovered 8,216 weapons, 211,459 rounds of ammunition, and disrupted oil theft…

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his decisive actions in ensuring the prompt payment of military salaries and pensions. Dr. Matawalle expressed his gratitude during a press briefing, highlighting the President’s commitment to the welfare of both serving and retired military personnel. The…

The Nigerian Navy, Members of the National Assembly and the Coalition of Civil Society Groups were amongst the opposition to the Bill for an Act to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard. Recall that, the Senate Committee on Marine Transport, had slated November 7 for the public hearing on the Bill, but was shifted due to…

In a significant political development, Rep. Engr. Esosa Iyawe, representing Oredo Federal Constituency in Edo State, has officially resigned from the Labour Party (LP) and defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This decision, announced in a letter addressed to the LP leadership, takes immediate effect. Rep. Iyawe explained that his decision was prompted by…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the ban on tinted vehicles as part of measures to combat rising criminal activities in the region, including the menace of ‘one chance’ robberies. In a statement by the public relations officer Josephine Adeh, the Command clarified that vehicles with factory-fitted tints…

Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Nigeria have decried the failure of COP29 to address the pressing climate finance and justice needs of vulnerable nations. At a media CSO engagement held in Abuja, themed “Nigerian CSOs Report Card on COP29 – The Way Forward,” the Executive Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Nnimmo Bassey,…

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing the operational capabilities of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to address emerging security threats. This was disclosed by the Honourable Minister of Defence (HMOD), Dr. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, during the opening of the 2024 NAF Training, Operations, and Safety Seminar held at the NAF Officers Mess…

The Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Oluyemi Oluyede, has emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the media for national security and effective military operations. Speaking at a media workshop organized by the Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR) and the Nigerian Army School of Public Relations and…