Wike: I’m working for Tinubu — NOT APC
Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says he is working with President Bola Tinubu to achieve the promise of “renewed hope” for Nigerians. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, Wike said he is not a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and is not working for […]
Rwanda, Cameroon reshuffle military positions after Gabon coup
As coups continue to spread on the African continent, some leaders are taking proactive steps by reshuffling defence portfolios. On Wednesday, Cameroon President Paul Biya made major changes to the country’s ministry of defence. Among the posts reshuffled were the delegate to the presidency in charge of defence, air force staff, navy, […]
TCN: Power grid has operated without system collapse for over a year
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says the power grid has maintained uninterrupted stability for over 400 consecutive days. Ndidi Mbah, TCN spokesperson, in a statement on Wednesday, said the power grid operated without any major disruptions or systems collapse within the period. She said the milestone signifies a remarkable advancement in […]
At least 63 killed after fire guts building in Johannesburg
Scores of people have been confirmed dead after fire razed a five-storey building in the central area of Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city. The fire which broke out on Thursday morning has now claimed 63 lives including a toddler, according to the city’s emergency services. At least 48 people have been reported […]
Newspaper Headlines: Reps uncover how agency used N81bn for tree planting
Reports on the escalating coups in Africa, and the remarks of Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), dominate the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
‘There’s light at the end of tunnel’ — Sanwo-Olu asks Nigerians to support Tinubu
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, has asked Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Wednesday after paying a courtesy visit to Oluremi Tinubu, first lady of Nigeria. The Lagos governor said hard decisions must be taken to move the country to a level where every Nigerian can be comfortable, […]
We’ll make police take full control of internal security, says Ribadu
Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), says the goal of his office is to ensure that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) takes full control of internal security without any need to invite the military. Ribadu spoke on Wednesday while presenting a paper at the ongoing annual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) […]
Egbetokun: 190,000 additional police personnel needed to secure Nigeria
Kayode Egbetokun, the acting inspector-general of police (IGP), says Nigeria must recruit an additional 190,000 officers to secure the country adequately. According to NAN, Egbetokun spoke on Wednesday at the defence week for the senior executive course (SEC) 45 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Jos, Plateau state. […]
Lagos GAC meets Sanwo-Olu, Obasa amid row over confirmation of commissioners
The governor’s advisory council (GAC), the highest decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, has met with Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state, and Mudashiru Obasa, the speaker of the house of assembly. Both Sanwo-Olu and Obasa have been in the news over the of refusal the house to clear […]