BREAKING: Massive Sack Hits DSS Officers The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed a total of 115 personnel as part of its ongoing internal reforms aimed at sanitising the Service and upholding professional standards. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Service said the dismissals took place over a period of time and were part of efforts to rid the organisation of misconduct and corruption. The DSS also cautioned members of the public to beware of some of the dismissed officers who are still parading themselves as active personnel. “In addition to earlier disclaimers on the duo of Barry…
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Again, Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval For N1.15trn Loan President Bola Tinubu has requested the approval of the Senate for a fresh domestic borrowing of ₦1.15trillion to finance the deficit component of the 2025 national budget. The President’s request was conveyed in an official letter read during Tuesday’s plenary session by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. In the correspondence, Tinubu explained that the proposed loan was necessary to bridge the funding gap in the 2025 fiscal plan and ensure the smooth execution of critical government programmes and projects. According to the letter, the administration intends to source the loan from the…
BREAKING: China Warns Against Interference In Nigeria’s Affairs The Chinese government says it firmly supports the President Bola Tinubu administration as it “leads its people on the development path suited to its national conditions”. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Mao Ning, spokesperson of China’s foreign ministry, said “as Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs, and threatening other countries with sanctions and force”. Ning was answering a question on US President Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria over alleged persecution…
Interior Minister Charges Personnel To Be The Difference The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has charged officers and personnel of agencies under the Ministry of Interior to uphold professionalism, institutional pride, and a deep sense of service to the nation. Dr. Tunji-Ojo gave the charge during a capacity building programme on Personnel Management System (PMS) for personnel of agencies under the Ministry, held at the AbdulRahman Dambazau Hall, Correctional Service Headquarters, Abuja. In his inspiring address, the Minister emphasized the importance of dedication, discipline, and passion in public service, reminding participants of the personal sacrifices they make in…
“Don’t Twist US President’s Warning”; Trump’s Remark Is To Fight Terrorists, Not Nigerians; Says CAN The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Abuja has called on Nigerians to rise above outrage and use former U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement on alleged Christian genocide as a rallying point for unity, understanding, and collective national healing. Rather than viewing Trump’s comments as a trigger for religious friction, the association’s Chairman, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday that the remarks should “serve as an opportunity for peace-loving Christians and Muslims to…
Abdulsalami Says Trump’s Comment Threatens Nigeria’s Hard-Won Unity General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), a former Nigerian military Head of State, has urged United States President, Donald Trump to support Nigeria’s efforts in tackling insecurity rather than issuing threats that could endanger the country’s unity. Abubakar, who spoke in a telephone interview from London, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Trump’s threat of possible U.S. military action in Nigeria over alleged genocide against Christians were capable of “jeopardising Nigeria’s unity.” Recall that on Friday, October 31, 2025, Trump announced the U.S. redesignated of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern…
“Trump Reacted Based On US Congressmen Who Relied On False Reports From IPOB”; Says Tinubu The Nigerian government has told United States President, Donald Trump, to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty and stay away from any plans to deploy American troops to its territory. Daniel Bwala, an aide to President Bola Tinubu, stated this on Tuesday while appearing on Russia National TV. Bwala dismissed the allegations as part of an orchestrated media campaign to paint the Tinubu administration as anti-Christian, claiming that independent global monitors and organisations had found no evidence of state-backed religious genocide. He said: “We try our best to…
BREAKING: Gumi Vows, Says “US Bombing Of Terrorists In Nigeria Will Worsen Killings; Best Solution Is Negotiation With Them” Popular Kaduna Based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has criticised the United States over reports suggesting it might intervene militarily against terrorists in Nigeria, describing the U.S. as a “nation of liars” and warning that any bombing campaign would worsen the country’s insecurity. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, Gumi said the U.S. has a record of deceit and destructive interference in other nations’ affairs, citing its failed war on terror in Afghanistan and the destabilisation of Iraq and…
VIDEO: Finally, NIS Returns Senator Natasha’s Passport Amid Outcry The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has released the passport of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following outrage over what she described as an unlawful and politically motivated seizure of her travel documents at a Nigerian airport. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, was reportedly stopped by immigration officers on Tuesday morning, who withheld her passport without any official explanation. The lawmaker, visibly frustrated, went live on social media to protest the action, accusing Senate President Godswill Akpabio of ordering the seizure. “I have committed no offence and there is no order from…
BREAKING: NIS Seizes Senator Natasha’s Passport As Lawmaker Accuses Akpabio The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered Nigerian immigration officers to seize her international passport at the airport, preventing her from travelling abroad. In a video on Tuesday, the lawmaker was seen questioning immigration officials at the airport over the alleged confiscation of her passport. She described the action as an unlawful restriction of her movement and a gross violation of her fundamental rights. “Hello, fellow Nigerians. I’m Senator Natasha. Having completed my second year in office, I decided to take a…