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By Barth Ikiebe In light of recent enquiries following the targeted joint security operation by Nigeria and the US conducted in Sokoto on Christmas Day, I wish to reassure investors, analysts, and our multilateral partners that Nigeria is not at war with itself, nor with any nation. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of…
By Barth Ikiebe United States President Donald Trump has said he ordered a military strike against Islamic State (ISIS) militants operating in north-western Nigeria, accusing the group of carrying out attacks against Christians in the country. Trump made the claim on Thursday, Christmas Day in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, where…
By Barth Ikiebe In further demonstration of the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to reward dedication, professionalism, and exemplary service, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., has approved the promotion of senior police officers across the Zone, Federal Capital Territory, and Niger State Police Commands. In line with this development, the…
By Barth Ikiebe The Permanent Secretary, Dr Emeka Vitalis Obi, has urged staff to maintain a positive mindset toward the Commission, noting that its challenges are not insurmountable. He also said that staff should not only think outside the box but also think differently to help the Commission overcome its challenges. The new Permanent Secretary…
By Temitope Mustapha It’s exactly a dozen months since the sun set for Madam Rafat Onyecher Salami. Late Rafat was an enforcer of standards, an exceptional journalist, whose career embodied diligence, integrity, and excellence. A thoroughbred professional, widely admired for her intellect and commitment to mentoring per excellence. Why a tribute after one year? Because…
By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu has declared all armed groups operating outside state authority in Nigeria as terrorists. These include bandits, militias, armed gangs, kidnappers, violent cult groups, and foreign-linked mercenaries. Tinubu made the declaration on Friday while presenting the ₦58.18 Trillion 2026 Budget to the joint session of the 10th National Assembly titled;…
By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja on a three-state visit to Borno, Bauchi, and Lagos states. A statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says the President will begin the trip in Borno State, where he is expected to inaugurate projects executed by the…
By Barth Ikiebe The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned a 60-unit Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers (AHOOAS) Housing Estate, alongside a Post Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL) Shopping Complex at Akobo, Ibadan, as part of sustained efforts to enhance the welfare of personnel. Speaking at the ceremony,…
By Editor The United States Air Force aircraft is presently operating above the Babana crossing used by armed groups for smuggling supplies. Naija Standard Newspaper Inc USA, reported that the United States Air Force entered the airspace of Benin-Nigeria border without using the Nigerian airport, stepped up reconnaissance and massive attack against militants and it…
By Mohammed Eibo The NBAIS chapter of NASU has debunked reports of alleged suppression of unionism and victimization of staff by the management of the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS). Comr. Abbas Ibrahim, Chairman, and Comr. Shittu Ibrahim Shi’itawa, Secretary, of NASU-NBAIS Branch, revealed this in a statement while reacting to the…
By Barth Ikiebe The Guardians of Ahmed Salami have achieved a major success in honouring the legacy of late Rafat Salami, the devoted mother of Nigerian vlogger Ahmed Salami, who passed away on December 20, 2024. Ahead of her first death anniversary, the group has successfully raised over ₦5.5 million, opened the Ahmed Salami Trust…
By Muhammed Eibo In any human endeavors, there is always a need to place a pen on the sterling achievements of the enthusiast, who devotes himself to serving humanity and always has it as a requisite to bring development into any system one maybe well-timed to rescue. Summarily, the current NBAIS Registrar/CEO resumed office in…
By Barth Ikiebe The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its December 2025 meeting chaired by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, shared a total sum of N1.928 Trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of November 2025 from a gross total of N2.343 Trillion. From…
By Daniel Peters Three-time winners Nigeria and seven-time champions Egypt will be at each other’s jugular at the Cairo Stadium on Tuesday evening, in a friendly match meant to prepare both teams for their campaigns at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals kicking off in Morocco on Sunday. Both teams will have the opportunity…
By Barth Ikiebe The new Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance, Mr. Raymond Omachi has pledged to build on the legacy of his predecessor, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya, to ensure that the Ministry continually remains Nigeria’s number one Service Delivery Ministry through proper management of the nation’s finances in an open, transparent, accountable, and efficient…
By Barth Ikiebe Burkina Faso has granted asylum to Benin Republic’s coup Leader, Lt Colonel Pascal Tigri. Naija Standard Newspaper reported that the ringleader of the foiled coup, Lieutenant-Colonel Pascal Tigri escaped from the country, despite heavily armed security provided by the Nigerian Airforce and soldiers for fortification. Many of the officers that stormed the…
