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Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has rejected assertions that insecurity is deteriorating across Nigeria, insisting instead that the Federal Government is actively containing the situation through sustained military operations and international partnerships. His remarks came during a recorded appearance on Al Jazeera’s “Head to Head” programme with…
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has asserted that no terrorist attacks have occurred in the state since the June 2022 massacre at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, characterising recent violent incidents including the killing of a traditional ruler as isolated criminal acts rather than coordinated terrorism. The governor made these claims…
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on several senior Rwandan officials, accusing them of fuelling instability in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo through continued support for the M23 rebel militia and violations of the Washington Accords. The sanctions, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, represent the latest escalation…
Migrants seeking permanent residence in the United Kingdom will from March 2027 be required to demonstrate English language proficiency at A-level equivalent standard, a significant increase from the current GCSE-level requirement that has governed settlement applications for years. The change, forming part of a broader package of immigration reforms announced by the UK Home…
Applicants eyeing roles as general duty and specialist constables in the Nigeria Police Force now face a critical phase as the Lagos State Police Command gears up for a physical and credential screening starting March 9, 2026, aligning with similar efforts across the country to bolster law enforcement ranks. The announcement came from SP…
Italy has stepped forward with military support for Gulf countries facing Iranian retaliatory strikes, deploying air defence systems while coordinating with European allies to safeguard Cyprus, as escalating Middle East tensions prompt Rome to prioritize regional stability and protect its citizens and energy interests. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the initiative during an interview with…
United States President Donald Trump has declared he is unconcerned about whether the Iranian national football team participates in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as escalating military conflict in the Middle East throws Tehran’s involvement into serious doubt. In an interview with Politico on Tuesday, President Trump was unequivocal when asked about Iran’s place in…
Nigeria’s Value Added Tax collections climbed to N2.28 trillion in the third quarter of 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed, representing a 10.66 percent increase over the N2.06 trillion recorded in the second quarter of the same year and a significantly sharper 28.10 percent rise when measured against the corresponding period in…
Asylum applications lodged in the European Union fell by nearly one-fifth last year, marking the second consecutive annual decline, the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) reported on Tuesday. However, the agency cautioned that escalating turmoil inside Iran could rapidly reverse the trend and generate refugee movements of a scale not seen in decades….
The Kogi State Government has confirmed that a woman rescued from kidnappers has given birth to twin girls at the state’s Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, a facility originally established to provide temporary shelter and rehabilitation for victims of criminal abductions. The disclosure was made on Monday in a statement issued by the Commissioner…
