Author: Vardiafrica

The Nigerian Government has broadened its regional security strategy and modernised the national identity management with the formal introduction of the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC). This signals a renewed offensive against transborder criminality, irregular migration and document falsification across West Africa. With the rollout, Nigeria becomes the seventh country in the sub-region to adopt the digital credential, a scheme conceived more than a decade ago but revived under what officials described as President Bola Tinubu’s results-driven leadership. At the launch ceremony, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said the activation of the biometric card marks “a powerful new…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Tax Policy Implementation Committee (NTPIC). The committee, chaired by Joseph Tegbe, is to ensure the implementation of the administration’s landmark tax reforms in line with the economic aspirations of the government and the people of Nigeria. It is also expected to enhance revenue mobilisation, minimise leakages, and reinforce accountability, thereby strengthening the government’s fiscal sustainability and national development objectives. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, will oversee the…

The court of appeal in Abuja has struck out an appeal filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), challenging the alleged violation of his fundamental rights during his detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). A three-member panel of justices held on Thursday that the appeal had become academic following Kanu’s conviction, sentence to life imprisonment, and transfer from DSS custody to a correctional facility. Delivering the lead judgment, Boloukuromo Ugo, one of the justices, said the court could no longer grant the reliefs sought, including an order directing his relocation from DSS custody to Kuje…

The Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, acting through the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, has suspended Guinea-Bissau from all ECOWAS decision-making bodies until a full and effective constitutional order is restored in the country. In a virtual meeting at the level of Heads of State and Government, chaired by the President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, leaders expressed deep concern over the unfolding political crisis in Guinea-Bissau. The communiqué highlighted particular concern given that citizens had recently demonstrated resilience and commitment to democracy by participating actively in the presidential and parliamentary elections held on 23 November…

Abubakar Malami, former attorney general of the federation (AGF), says he has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Malami said he would honour the invitation as a law-abiding citizen. He made the disclosure in a brief statement posted on his Facebook page and said the decision to honour the invitation reflects his belief in accountability and transparency in public service. “I hereby reaffirm my commitment to honour the invitation,” he said. “I understand the spirit of accountability and transparency in public service — the principles that I both advocate and champion.” Malami added that he would keep Nigerians…

Anambra state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, visited president Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the state villa, Abuja, to express his gratitude following his victory in the recent gubernatorial election in Anambra. Soludo, of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), who was recently re-elected for a second term, shared the visit on his X handle on Friday, November 28. “Yesterday, I paid a courtesy visit to my dear friend and brother of over 22 years, his excellency president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the State House, Abuja,” he wrote. “President Tinubu received me with his usual warmth, big smile, and open arms. He again…

 Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) and the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) engaged in productive discussions towards collaboration in support of NLNG’s planned revamp and enhancement of key operational facilities in Trains 1 to 6 of the NLNG Plant. The initiative is aimed at improving asset performance and overall productivity. This took place during the Nigerian Content Stakeholders Retreat hosted last week at NLNG’s operational base at Finima, Bonny Island, Rivers State. During the retreat, the General Manager Production, NLNG, Nnamdi Anowi outlined the company’s revamp programme named “Accelerated Asset Intervention (AAI).” He explained that the initiative is expected…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of Nigeria’s delegation to the US-Nigeria joint working group to deepen collaboration on security. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, announced the development in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), will lead the multi-stakeholder team. The formation of the joint working group was agreed upon during the recent trip to Washington DC by senior Nigerian officials. Members of the group include Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs; Mohammed Abubakar, minister of defence; Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior; and Bernard Doro,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday took part in an extraordinary virtual summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened to address the unfolding political crisis in Guinea-Bissau. Joining other West African leaders via Zoom, President Tinubu engaged in high-level deliberations aimed at preserving stability and upholding constitutional order in the wake of recent developments in the country. The summit, held on 27 November 2025, came amid growing concerns over political tensions and security uncertainties in Guinea-Bissau. In a statement signed by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerian government expressed deep…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday confirmed that 11,566 police personnel previously attached to VIPs, politicians, private individuals and special beats across Nigeria have been withdrawn and redeployed to regular policing duties. The action follows a direct presidential directive issued by President Bola Tinubu on 23 November 2025.Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Egbetokun described the move as a major step to address the long-standing manpower shortage on the streets and strengthen frontline operations at a time of rising insecurity. “The President has spoken and I will implement it to the letter. No governor, no friend, no…