In a recent address, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorized an increase in salaries and allowances for the nation’s armed forces personnel. This came to light during an evening gathering where top officials and military leaders met to break their fast amid the ongoing Ramadan period. The event, held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, brought together key figures including the vice president, members of the federal executive council, the national security advisor, the chief of staff to the president, the minister of defence, service chiefs, members of the armed forces, paramilitary agencies, and other senior government officials. Speaking first,…
Author: Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Former Governor of Zamfara State and Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Abdulaziz Yari, has launched a political support platform aimed at mobilising nationwide backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election. The initiative was announced in a statement released on Saturday by political aides to the former governor and the National Facilitators of the movement, Mohammed Abubakar and his deputy Emmanuel Osita. According to the statement, the newly created group is known as The Renewed Hope Network. The organisers explained that the idea emerged after Yari held consultations with political stakeholders, grassroots leaders, youth organisations,…
In a bold move to improve access to clean water, Mal. Muawiyah Yusuf Muye, Media Adviser to Distinguished Senator Abubakar Sani Bello and aspirant for the Agaie/Lapai Federal Constituency seat, has initiated the construction of 20 solar-powered boreholes across multiple communities in the Agaie/Lapai Federal Constituency and Niger South Senatorial District. The project officially began on Saturday, 7th March, in Agaie town. It aims to tackle one of the most urgent needs of rural residents: reliable and sustainable access to potable water. The construction is expected to be completed within one month, providing immediate relief to thousands of households. The…
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, has defended his appearance on the international television programme Head to Head on Al Jazeera following widespread criticism on social media. The interview, hosted by journalist Mehdi Hasan and broadcast on Thursday, quickly generated strong reactions online after clips from the discussion circulated widely on the social media platform X. During the interview, Hasan confronted Bwala with several statements he had made before the 2023 Nigerian general election when he was still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, a major opposition political party in…
Nigeria’s Labour Party is facing a deepening leadership dispute after the faction loyal to the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, warned Senator Nenadi Usman against dissolving elected party officials across the country. In a statement released on Saturday, the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh, said the leadership aligned with Abure considers any attempt to remove ward, local government, and state executives unlawful. The statement said the party leadership was reacting to comments from what it described as a faction of the party that is backing a caretaker committee led by Senator Nenadi Usman, a former Nigerian…
The Nigeria Police Force has approved the creation of additional Counter Terrorism Unit bases and deployed more personnel to strategic areas across the country as part of efforts to improve the nation’s response to security threats. The development was announced on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin. According to the statement, the initiative is part of ongoing reforms being implemented by the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to strengthen the operational capability of the police in addressing terrorism, banditry, and other serious crimes. Police authorities also introduced a specialised…
Two men suspected of involvement in a series of violent attacks on police facilities and killings in southeastern Nigeria have been arrested by the Department of State Services, the country’s domestic intelligence agency. The arrests were carried out on Friday, March 6, 2026, in Eha-Amufu and Umuhu communities located in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State in southeastern Nigeria. Security officials said the operation followed months of intelligence gathering aimed at identifying individuals believed to be behind a wave of attacks in the area. Authorities later identified the suspects as Sabastine Odo Odam and Ejike Daniel. Security sources described…
Arsenal Football Club progressed to the quarter-finals of the Football Association Challenge Cup after defeating Mansfield Town Football Club 2–1 in a competitive match on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at One Call Stadium in Mansfield, central England. The English Premier League leaders had to overcome a determined effort from the third-tier side before securing victory and keeping alive their hopes of winning four trophies this season. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta rotated his squad heavily for the fixture, making nine changes to the team that defeated Brighton and Hove Albion earlier in the week in the Premier League. That league win…
Joe Igbokwe, a senior member of Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress, has said that activist Aisha Yesufu will soon come to understand the importance of political party structures in Nigeria’s political system. Igbokwe made the comment while referring to Yesufu, who is associated with the African Democratic Congress, a political party in Nigeria. In Nigeria’s political landscape, party structures refer to organised networks that operate from the national level down to the grassroots. These networks include party officials, campaign organisers, elected representatives, and supporters who help mobilise voters and maintain the influence of a political party. Commenting on the issue…
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the diplomatic postings of 65 ambassadors and high commissioners to represent the country in embassies and international missions around the world. The decision was announced on Friday, March 6, 2026, in a statement issued by the Presidency of Nigeria and signed by presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga. The appointments include 31 career diplomats and 34 non career ambassadors, who were confirmed by the Senate of Nigeria in December 2025 before receiving their final assignments. Ambassadors and high commissioners serve as the official representatives of Nigeria abroad, working to strengthen diplomatic relations, promote economic cooperation,…