The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has task high delegation team to Zamfara State for an investigation over the incident of alleged bombing of civilian during Saturday’s operation by NAF in the state. According to the report, the incident happened in Kakindawa village, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where 16 vigilantes were said to have killed.

The Federal Government of Nigeria dismissed the possibilities of hiring foreign forces to combat the insecurity in the country. This was revealed in a statement issued by the minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar at the state house Abuja, during a joint briefing with his China counterpart, Wang Yi.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigerian military to investigate the recent killing of six soldiers by terrorists in Borno State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that on January 4, gunmen attacked Sabon Gida in Damboa Local Government Area, resulting in the death of six soldiers and the destruction of some military hardware. However, troops managed to neutralize many of the terrorists during the encounter. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed condolences to the military and the families of the fallen soldiers, emphasizing that their service “will forever be honored and remembered.” “I extend heartfelt gratitude and sympathy to our military and security forces on behalf of a grateful nation,” Tinubu said.

The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has emphasised the need for a collective approach to effectively address the pressing challenges facing the country’s youth. Olawande made the call in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting with the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), led by Dr Onyeche Douglas, the team leader.

The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to reviewing the minimum wage after every three years as promised when the latest one was approved. Therefore, Onyejeocha reiterated that the current minimum wage will undergo a review in less than two years.

The Peoples Republic of China government has concluded plan to provide one billion Yuan in military grant to Africa to enable the continent contain its decades unabated security challenges. This was made known today by the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, during a joint press conference with his Nigerian, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.