10 months ago•3 min read

Turkey moves to return 76 Nigerian cultural objects

The Republic of Türkiye has identified 76 wooden and metal artifacts believed to be of Nigerian origin, a development that could lead to their repatriation and further strengthen cultural ties between...

10 months ago•2 min read

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to supporting civil authorities and government agencies in addressing the challenges facing refugees, migrants and internally displaced persons across the country. He gave the assurance on Thursday, 22 January 2026, while receiving the Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, Dr Tijani Aliyu Ahmed, during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters in Abuja. General Shaibu highlighted the close link between insecurity and displacement, stressing that lasting solutions depend on improved security, stability and effective civil military cooperation. He said the Army remains fully aligned with national efforts to restore peace and create an enabling environment for humanitarian and development activities. According to him, ongoing military operations continue to prioritise the protection of civilians and the creation of safe conditions for the return, resettlement and reintegration of displaced persons. He assured the Commission of the Army’s continued support for humanitarian programmes aimed at restoring dignity, improving livelihoods and enhancing the well-being of affected populations. In his remarks, Dr Ahmed commended the Nigerian Army for its longstanding support, recalling its key role in previous evacuation and repatriation exercises of Nigerians from Cameroon. He said the Army’s involvement was critical to the success of those operations. The Commissioner appealed for sustained collaboration as the Commission prepares for another similar mission, noting that strong partnership with the military is essential to effective humanitarian response and improved outcomes for displaced persons.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to supporting civil authorities and government agencies in addressing the challenges facing refu...

10 months ago•2 min read

Commander of the Corps of Artillery Visits 32 Artillery Brigade, Commends Leadership and Commissions Key Projects

Major General John Olusegun Adeyemo, Commander Corps of Artillery (CCA), conducted a three-day working visit to 32 Artillery Brigade in Akure, Ondo State, from 18 to 21 January 2026, as part of his on...

10 months ago•2 min read

Baba-Ahmed: Atiku Best for ADC Ticket but Should Step Aside in 2027

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has urged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to consider stepping aside from the 2027 presidential race, sayi...

10 months ago•2 min read

Davido Cleared in Paternity Tests, Says Father Deji Adeleke

Dr. Deji Adeleke, father of Afrobeats star Davido, has addressed the long-running paternity controversy involving his son, confirming that multiple DNA tests show the teenage girl at the centre of the...

10 months ago•2 min read

Spain Urges EU to Build Unified Army to Strengthen Europe’s Defence

Spain has called on the European Union to begin moving towards the creation of a joint European army, saying a unified force would be a stronger and more efficient deterrent than the bloc’s 27 separat...

10 months ago•2 min read

Troops Neutralise Terrorists, Free 62 Abductees in Kebbi, Zamfara Operations

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, operating under Sector 2, have recorded significant operational successes with the elimination of two terrorists in Kebbi State and...

10 months ago•1 min read

Court Upholds Exclusion of Labour Party Candidates from FCT Area Council Elections

The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the exclusion of Labour Party (LP) candidates from the forthcoming Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a judgment delivered on...

10 months ago•1 min read

Awujale Stool: Kingmakers Cancel Meeting with Nominees, Direct Them to DSS Office

The Awujale Kingmakers’ Council has cancelled a planned meeting with nominees for the Awujale stool earlier scheduled to hold at the Awujale Palace in Ijebu-Ode, directing the nominees instead to repo...