Senator Ali Ndume has alleged that the Nigerian government is tracking his phone conversations, raising fresh concerns over surveillance and the country’s security priorities. The lawmaker made the claim on Thursday during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. Ndume said he had been repeatedly cautioned to be mindful of his phone conversations because they were reportedly under surveillance. When asked directly if his calls were being monitored, the senator confirmed the claim but described the situation as secondary compared to Nigeria’s broader security challenges. Ndume questioned the effectiveness of security agencies in tackling terrorism and criminal…
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Residents of Agulu in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State were thrown into panic on Wednesday after a truck crashed into a church building and went up in flames. The incident occurred at St. Matthias Catholic Church situated along Agulu Lake–Golden Tulip Hotel Road, disrupting movement in the area as emergency responders worked to contain the fire. Eyewitnesses said the fully loaded truck was travelling at high speed when the driver lost control, veered off the roadway and ploughed into the church premises, sparking a fire outbreak. A witness, who gave his name as Uzor, said the driver fled…
The Kebbi State Government has constituted a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of two children at the General Hospital, Zuru. The decision was disclosed on Thursday in a statement by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki. According to the statement, Governor Nasir Idris approved the panel to examine the incident involving the victims, who were reportedly from the same family. The committee is to be led by the Commissioner for Information, Yakubu Ahmed, with the Commissioners for Health and Establishment, Sama’ila Augie and Manu Dogondaji, serving as members. The Permanent Secretary of the…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has confirmed the death of two children following separate fire outbreaks in Dutse, Jigawa State. The command’s spokesperson, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, made this known in a statement issued on Thursday. He said the first incident occurred in the early hours of March 17 at about 4am in the Layin Dabinai area, close to Masallacin Malam Babba. Mahmud explained that the fire, whose cause is still unknown, spread rapidly and razed parts of a residence occupied by two children of Aminuddeen Abubakar, a staff member of the Federal University, Dutse. He noted that…
President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a strategic bilateral discussion aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. A statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that the engagement would lead to the signing of multiple agreements spanning trade, investment, defence, and cultural collaboration. The Presidency noted that the meeting reflects Nigeria’s determination to enhance its partnership with the UK, attract increased foreign investment, and revamp critical infrastructure to stimulate economic growth. Central to the visit is a £746 million financing arrangement…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured the diplomatic community in Abuja that the government will continue to ensure an enabling environment for them to carry out their duties, especially in terms of security. The Minister, who was speaking at the European Union Complex, Abuja, during the Saint Patrick’s Day Reception and official opening of the new Embassy of Ireland on Wednesday, assured that government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was working assiduously to make Abuja to look like other capital cities in world. The event was attended by the Republic of Ireland’s Minister of Public…
Agbeladun Agricultural Empowerment, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has partnered with the Agricultural Development Project (ADP) and FADAMA to boost food security in the state. Mr Franklin Fadoju, Group President of Agbeladun Agricultural Empowerment, who led the members to the ADP Program Manager and FADAMA offices in Akure, disclosed the partnership. He said the collaboration was to have a good yield throughout the production year. “We are happy for this engagement and appreciated the past collaborations, the support they have given our NGO, and the renewal of our relationship. “I strongly believe that with this collaboration, particularly with ADP and FADAMA,…
The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority has shut down the office of a suspected fraudster allegedly posing as a licensed property agent in the Ikorodu area. The agency also confirmed that it has intensified enforcement actions against unregistered real estate practitioners operating within the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday, which indicated that the operation was conducted alongside officials of the Lagos State Task Force. The statement identified the affected firm as Demeny Ventures, noting that the operator allegedly masqueraded as a certified LASRERA agent by using a falsified registration number. The Special Adviser to…
Britain’s monarch, King Charles III, on Wednesday hosted President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, at a state banquet held at Windsor Castle. The reception formed part of activities marking Tinubu’s two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between both nations. Speaking at the banquet in St George’s Hall, the monarch praised Nigeria’s progress, its people, and the country’s growing influence in Britain, rounding off his remarks with a Pidgin phrase that drew applause: “Naija no dey carry last.” Below are key highlights from his address: Nigeria’s emergence on the global…
The Governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has extended warm felicitations to Muslim faithful across the state on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan 1447AH. Governor Aiyedatiwa commended the Muslim Ummah for their devotion and sacrifice during Ramadan, noting that “the holy month has once again reminded us of the enduring values of faith, discipline, sacrifice and compassion.” He urged the faithful to sustain these virtues beyond the fasting period, stressing that “the true essence of Ramadan lies not only in its observance, but in the continuity of its…