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Security forces comprising operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the military have engaged the terrorists wrecking havoc in Shiroro area of Niger State in gun battle.It was learnt that the operation, which began on Tuesday when the terrorists stormed Chibani village in Munya Local Government Area of the state, lasted more than 15 hours. Sources within security agencies confided in Daily Trust on Thursday that the joint forces teamed up to dislodge the criminals after they perpetrated their criminality in the community.SPONSOR AD The terrorists reportedly killed one Ayuba Isah and left two other persons, one policeman…

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and the ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) have said despite the federal government listing the achievements of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, it was not a reflection of the reality as it affects the citizens.This is contained in separate statements by CISLAC Executive Director, Mallam Auwal Musa Rafsanjani; and the Country Director of AAN, Mr Andrew Mamedu on Thursday in Abuja. Rafsanjani in a comprehensive mid-term assessment of President Tinubu’s administration, which also represented the position of Nigerian chapter of Transparency International (TI), highlighted both progress and persistent challenges across Nigeria’s executive, legislative, and judicial…

No fewer than 11 people, comprising males, females and children, have been reportedly killed by attackers in Kuseki community in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the FCT.A member of the community, Danladi Usman, said the incident happened last Friday around 10:47pm when the villagers had turned in for the night. He said the suspects, who came through a bush path, wielding weapons and cutlasses, invaded some houses and opened fire on the villagers.SPONSOR AD He said the suspects took the villagers unawares, as they had never had any misunderstanding or clash with anyone in the community for years.He…

A maternal health programme led by the Maternal and Reproductive Health Collective (MRHC) has provided antenatal and emergency care to 7,883 pregnant women across 12 local government areas in Lagos State, the organisation has said.The initiative, known as MamaBase, was implemented between October 2023 and September 2024. It aimed to improve maternal health outcomes in underserved communities by linking women to health facilities and providing access to essential services at no cost.SPONSOR AD At a press conference in Lagos, acting executive director of MRHC, Olajumoke Oke, said the programme recorded 7,467 safe deliveries and achieved a maternal mortality ratio (MMR)…

With the backdrop of dwindling donor funding and disruptions across the health sector, a public health finance expert, Olu Alabi, has advised health organisations to adopt strategies that would enable them to withstand such occurrences.Alabi, who is an administrator at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), gave the advice yesterday during an interview with Daily Trust in Abuja. He said to survive disruptions, health organisations need sustainability strategies, diversified funding, operational agility, and strong collaboration with stakeholders.SPONSOR AD He said many health organisations were caught unawares with the US government’s funding freeze, adding that it however, serves as a…

Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, SAN, (APC, Borno Central) said he was pained by the bomb explosions along Dikwa-Marte Road in Borno State, which claimed the lives of gallant Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).Lawan, who condole the families of the deceased also praised the doggedness of Governor Babagana Zulum for sacrificing his life to spend a week in the frontline of Dikwa, Marte, Kala-Balge and Ngala to reclaim the areas captured by Boko Haram terrorists. “This attendant risk taken by Governor Zulum is a testament of true and selfless leadership. As the chief security officer of the state, he had demonstrated…

The Constitution Review Committee of the House of Representatives has launched a series of consultations with governors, speakers of State Assemblies, and other critical stakeholders as part of efforts to build a broad consensus around proposed constitutional amendments.Chairman of the committee and Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, disclosed this during a panel meeting at the National Assembly in Abuja, where he unveiled a revised work plan and engagement timeline aimed at ensuring the successful passage of the amendment bills by December 2025. A key part of the strategy is a scheduled meeting with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected governor of Edo State, upholding the earlier ruling of the state’s election petition tribunal.Delivering judgment on Thursday, a three-member panel of the appellate court unanimously dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, describing it as unmeritorious. Justice Olabode-Abimbola Adegbehingbe, who delivered the lead judgment, held that the appellants failed to establish any valid grounds to overturn the decision of the Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, which on…

Amid assurances from top figures within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies are already delivering results, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Felix Morka, has urged patience, saying it is still too early to determine when Nigerians will begin to feel the full impact of the administration’s reforms.Morka made the remarks on Thursday while addressing journalists at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja during a press conference. His comment appears to contradict recent assertions by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar…

Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad have been facing significant challenges, including infrastructure decay and poor staff welfare, particularly in the United States.Lawmakers in the House of Representatives recently raised concerns about the deteriorating state of Nigerian embassies and consulates, citing issues such as infrastructural decay, financial distress, and mismanagement. During an oversight visit to Nigerian mission houses in New York, Atlanta, and Washington D.C., legislators discovered disturbing and embarrassing conditions, including unpaid staff salaries, neglected facilities, and ineffective diplomatic participation. The situation has reportedly damaged Nigeria’s international image, potentially affecting its aspirations for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.SPONSOR…