Author: Africa News Nation

By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Air Force are stepping up efforts to align diplomatic messaging with military operations, amid rising security challenges and intensified global media scrutiny. The renewed push for inter-agency coordination followed a high-level familiarization visit on Monday, December 29, 2025, by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, to the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, at Air Force Headquarters in Abuja. Officials from both institutions described the engagement as a strategic move to strengthen national…

By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed on Monday afternoon, plunging large parts of the country into darkness after major power plants simultaneously lost generation. The latest outage, which occurred at about 3:00 p.m. local time, marks the second grid collapse in 2025 and the 17th since President Bola Tinubu assumed office, according to checks by Standard Times Nigeria. Data obtained by Standard Times Nigeria Newspaper’s correspondent show that power generation had earlier peaked at approximately 4,800 megawatts on Monday before sharply falling to 139 megawatts by mid-afternoon. This is the second nationwide grid failure…

By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that political loyalty or defection automatically guarantees party privileges, insisting that no politician is entitled to an automatic ticket for merely pledging support to the president. Speaking on Monday during a media chat with journalists in his hometown of Port Harcourt, Wike rejected the popular slogan “on your mandate we shall stand” as a basis for political rewards. “There is no automatic ticket for anybody because they are shouting ‘on your mandate we shall stand,’” Wike said. The former Rivers State governor…

By: Goodluck E.Adubazi, Abuja. The Presidency has reaffirmed that the January 1, 2026 tax regime remains sacrosanct, according to a statement by Taiwo Ayodele. He said the remaining two tax reform measures will take effect as scheduled. Ayodele acknowledged concerns raised by the National Assembly regarding discrepancies in the gazetted documents, describing them as noted issues. He added that the appropriate authorities will address the discrepancies at the appropriate time and through the proper channels. Africa News Nation ‘Fact – Check’ gathered what you need to know about the “Tax Regime”: 𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐑 (Issue #1) Separating facts from misinformation.…

By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja The President of the Association of Nigeria University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), Dr. Victor Bem, has sent warm Christmas greetings to the leadership and members of the association, urging continued unity, professionalism, and commitment to national development. In a goodwill message released on his behalf by Onyinye Ralph Nwachukwu, a Fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and National Public Relations Officer of ANUPA, Dr. Bem praised members for their dedication and resilience throughout the year. “On behalf of the leadership and entire membership of the Association of Nigeria University Professional Administrators (ANUPA), I…

By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja, Nigeria The United States has carried out airstrikes targeting suspected Islamic State (ISIS) fighters in northwest Nigeria, following intelligence indicating plans for coordinated attacks during the Christmas period, according to statements from U.S. and Nigerian officials. Sources familiar with the operation told Africa News Nation that the strikes were launched from a U.S. military vessel operating in the Gulf of Guinea after surveillance detected a large gathering of suspected militants at a remote camp in the Sokoto area. The militants were believed to have traveled from locations including Mali, Burkina Faso, and other parts of…

By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja A potential frontrunner is set to change the narrative around representation, Hajia Aisha Ibrahim Adoke – AIA, a prominent political figure and former Managing Director and CEO of Kogi State Investment and Property Limited, has outlined an ambitious vision centered on infrastructure, human capital development, and inclusive economic growth for the Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency. In a statement released to constituents, Adoke emphasized long-term investments in people and productivity, pledging to prioritize gender equality and investment inclusivity as key drivers of sustainable economic growth. “As a representative, no stone will be left unturned,” Adoke said, committing…

By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja  The United States carried out airstrikes overnight against ISIS-affiliated militants operating in northwest Nigeria, President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday, describing the action as a response to ongoing attacks on civilians, including Christian communities in the region. According to the president, the strikes were ordered under his authority as commander in chief and were conducted by U.S. military forces with the aim of degrading the group’s operational capacity. Trump said the militants had been responsible for widespread violence and killings, warning previously that continued attacks would prompt U.S. military action. “The United States will…

By: Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja Nigerian authorities, working in close security cooperation with the United States, have carried out targeted airstrikes against terrorist strongholds in the country’s northwest, marking a significant development in the fight against violent extremism, officials announced Friday. In a statement released by Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government confirmed that ongoing intelligence collaboration with international partners — including the United States — has played a key role in identifying and striking terrorist targets. The cooperation includes intelligence sharing, strategic coordination and operational support conducted under international law and with respect for national sovereignty. The ministry…

By : Goodluck E. Adubazi, Abuja. The Government of Ghana and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have announced the successful resolution of issues surrounding a US$750 million financing facility signed in 2022, ending months of uncertainty and reaffirming their commitment to work together on Ghana’s economic development. In a joint statement released on Wednesday, Ghana’s Ministry of Finance and Afreximbank confirmed that all outstanding matters related to the facility have been resolved to the satisfaction of both parties, allowing the partnership to move forward without impediment. Vincent Musumba, Afreximbank’s Communications, Media and Events Manager, in a statement issued said the…