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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassadors-designate from the list of 68 nominees earlier confirmed by the Senate in December.
Abuja, January 23, 2026 This was disclosed in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, President Tinubu confirmed the posting of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to France, while Colonel Lateef Are was approved as the Ambassador-designate to the United States of…
Argungu Fishing Festival: Pre-event Activities Commence in Abuja
Abuja, January 21, 2026 The Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival has formally commenced, with the launch of its pre-event activities in Abuja, marking the build-up to one of Nigeria’s most iconic cultural celebrations. An Open Day programme, being aired live on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), kicked off at the NTA Arena in Abuja….
OPERATION FANSAN YAMMA: TROOPS ELIMINATE TERRORISTS, RESCUE 62 HOSTAGES IN COORDINATED OPERATIONS
Kebbi and Zamfara States, North West Nigeria, 21 January 2026 Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, operating under Sector 2, have recorded significant operational successes with the neutralization of terrorists in Kebbi State and the rescue of 62 kidnapped victims in Zamfara State. The coordinated operations were conducted in close…
Kogi State Governor Ododo Donates Over 500 Wheelchairs
Lokoja, Monday, January 20, 2026 Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has distributed over 500 wheelchairs and other mobility aids to persons living with physical challenges across the state, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance and social welfare. The distribution ceremony, which took place at about 11:00 a.m. at the Muhammadu Buhari Square…
WE MUST TRAIN AS WE INTEND TO FIGHT, COAS CHARGES DIVISIONAL TRAINING OFFICERS
Jos, Plateau State | 20 January 2026 In a resolute acknowledgement of the critical role played by Divisional Training Officers (DTOs) in the Nigerian Army, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Nigerian Army Medal, has charged them to ensure that training across formations is sound, realistic and progressive, stressing that training…
TROOPS OF OPHK DESTROY MULTIPLE TERRORIST CAMPS, RECOVER ARMS AND EQUIPMENT
Maiduguri, Borno State | 18 January 2026 Troops of the Joint Task Force North East (JTF-NE), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have recorded significant operational successes in the ongoing Operation DESERT SANITY, destroying multiple terrorist camps, recovering arms and equipment, and repelling coordinated attacks by insurgents within the Timbuktu Triangle. According to a statement signed by…
INEC Trains Voter Education Officers on Strategic Communication, Misinformation Monitoring Ahead of 2027 General Elections
Keffi, Nasarawa State – January 21, 2026 As part of preparations for the 2027 General Elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a two-day capacity-building programme for officers of its Voter Education and Publicity Department, focusing on strategic communication and misinformation monitoring. The training, which is holding in Keffi, Nasarawa State, is organised…
US CONDOLES WITH NIGERIA OVER IMAM’S DEATH
Abuja, January 21, 2026 The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed deep condolences to the family and loved ones of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the renowned Chief Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, who passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 90. In a statement…
Customs, NARTO Strengthen Collaboration on Border Security in Niger/Kogi
Minna, Niger State – Tuesday, 13 January 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Niger/Kogi Area Command, has reinforced its stakeholder engagement efforts with a strategic meeting involving the Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), aimed at enhancing border security and safeguarding legitimate transport operations across the Niger/Kogi axis.The engagement took place on Tuesday, 13…
SARDAUNA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION ADVOCATES STRONGER ROLE FOR TRADITIONAL RULERS IN GOVERNANCE
Dutse, Jigawa State | January 21, 2026 The Sardauna Memorial Foundation has called for a stronger and more clearly defined role for traditional institutions in governance, particularly in the areas of effective service delivery and grassroots security.This call was made during a courtesy visit by members of the foundation to the Emir of Dutse, Alhaji…