In a startling development, the Nigerian Army, in connection with its investigation into an alleged coup plot, says it has uncovered a trail of N45 billion that was disbursed from the accounts of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). What’s been revealed The probe, which emerged from the military’s heightened alert over possible destabilisation efforts,…
Abuja — The Nigerian Senate has intensified efforts to reduce the country’s $2 billion annual rice import bill by establishing a National Rice Development Council that will drive self-sufficiency and innovation across the rice value chain. The bill, sponsored by Senator Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), seeks to create the Rice Development Council of Nigeria, a…
Abuja, Nigeria — In a stark warning, the House of Representatives has disclosed credible intelligence that the National Assembly complex is being targeted by terrorists who have threatened to bomb the legislative chambers. During a public hearing on the proposed “Legislative Security Directorate Bill (HB 1632)”, chaired by the Garba Ibrahim Muhammad Committee on Internal…
The Lagos State Government has officially launched an Amnesty Programme for property owners and developers, aimed at encouraging the regularization of buildings constructed without official approval. The initiative offers significant incentives, including penalty waivers and a 5% discount on assessment fees for prompt payment. Under the programme, property owners will not be charged the usual…
By Clarion Newschannel Online | Lagos | October 27, 2025 A two-storey residential building located at 54 Cole Street, Oyingbo, Ebute Metta, collapsed in the early hours of Monday, leaving several people feared trapped beneath the rubble. The incident, which occurred around 12:20 a.m., has once again thrown Lagos State into mourning and reignited discussions…
In a sweeping move that has sparked concern among security analysts and veterans, roughly 500 senior military personnel and long-serving officers have been forced into retirement in recent months — a development critics say risks weakening Nigeria’s capacity to confront a resurgent insurgency across multiple theatres of the country. What happened Multiple defence-sector reshuffles and…
Abuja, Nigeria — A meeting between Barr. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Media & Policy Communication, and senior leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reignited a bitter public debate over whether the wave of attacks on communities in parts of Nigeria constitutes a targeted “Christian genocide.” The talks, held…
In a major shake-up of the military leadership on 24 October 2025, President Bola Tinubu removed several of the top service chiefs of the Nigerian Armed Forces. Who was removed and who replaces them Christopher Musa (Chief of Defence Staff) was replaced by Olufemi Oluyede. A new Chief of Army Staff: Waidi Shaibu. A new…
In a decisive move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved significant changes in the hierarchy of the country’s service chiefs. The latest development underscores the administration’s commitment to improving national security coordination, operational effectiveness, and leadership accountability across the Armed Forces. According to a statement released by the Presidency,…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has defended the arrest of activist and politician, Omoyele Sowore, explaining that the action was carried out within the confines of the law and in line with national security considerations. Sowore, a former presidential candidate and publisher of Sahara Reporters, was reportedly apprehended by police operatives on Thursday at the…
