President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the death of a top Islamic State commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, popularly known as Abu-Mainok, following a joint military operation by Nigerian and United States forces in the Lake Chad Basin. In a statement personally signed on Saturday, Tinubu said the operation marked “a significant example of effective collaboration in … Read more
The Presidency on Friday confirmed that President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel, describing the policy as a strategic step to stimulate local refining and strengthen Nigeria’s energy independence. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, … Read more
Lassa fever is surging again across Nigeria, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention confirming a higher death rate and more infections despite ongoing public health interventions. In its latest Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 22 (May 26 to June 1), on Friday, the NCDC said eight new confirmed cases were recorded … Read more