Abduljelil Issa 
The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that it provided military intelligence that enabled the airstrikes carried out by the United States in Sokoto State and other parts of northern Nigeria. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this on Friday during an interview on Channels Television. Tuggar said Nigerian authorities were in direct … Read more
Residents of Jabo, a town in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, were thrown into panic on Thursday night after an explosive device burst into flames, forcing many to flee their homes. According to *Daily Trust*, the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. and triggered widespread fear among residents of the area. Witnesses said … Read more
Islamic scholar, Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi, has urged the Federal Government to immediately suspend all military cooperation with the United States following reported airstrikes against ISIS terrorist elements in Nigeria. Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page, where he sharply criticised the involvement of the United States in military … Read more
The United States has carried out multiple airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwest Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, stating that the operation targeted fighters accused of killing predominantly Christians in the region. In a post on Truth Social late on Christmas Day, Trump said the strikes were launched “at my direction … Read more
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has confirmed that Nigerian authorities remain actively engaged in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States of America, to confront the ongoing threat of terrorism and violent extremism. This collaboration has resulted in precision air strikes against terrorist targets in Nigeria’s … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Sciences, Azare, in honour of the renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, in recognition of his significant contributions to faith, education, and leadership. The President announced the decision on Saturday during a condolence visit to Bauchi State, where he paid tribute … Read more
ABUJA – Legal practitioners across the country have reacted to allegations that tax reform laws passed by the National Assembly and signed by President Bola Tinubu were altered in the versions officially published in the Gazette. The concern was raised on Wednesday by a group of lawmakers in the House of Representatives, who pointed to … Read more
Burkina Faso authorities have released 11 Nigerian soldiers and a Nigerian Air Force aircraft, ten days after they were detained following an emergency landing in the Sahel nation. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed the development to The PUNCH on Wednesday night. “They have been released. I just confirmed with … Read more
A Nigerian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has held talks with the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore. In a post shared on Wednesday evening by @afarIssa13 on Twitter, the minister was seen alongside other Nigerian officials during a meeting with the military leader at the presidential palace in … Read more
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has disclosed that the state’s financial reserves doubled during the period of emergency rule declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said the administration left behind N300 billion before the emergency rule and met about N600 billion upon return. The governor made the disclosure on Wednesday during the commissioning … Read more
