Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed over ₦1.08 billion in the education of 5,381 student nurses and midwives across 21 Federal and State institutions, strengthening access to professional training while supporting the development of Nigeria’s future healthcare workforce. The intervention has recorded significant growth over three academic sessions,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja
Nigerian Army has honoured News Central Television Northeast Correspondent, Umaru Yakubu Kirawa, for his exceptional bravery and commitment to reporting on counter-terrorism operations and humanitarian issues in the North East. Kirawa was decorated with the “Conflict Coverage Hero Award” by the Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North...
SERAP to INEC: You have 7 days to account for ₦126bn ‘diverted electoral funds’ or face legal action
SERAP to INEC: You have 7 days to account for ₦126bn ‘diverted electoral funds’ or face legal action
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seven days to “account for over ₦126.46 billion in public funds appropriated for electoral operations but allegedly diverted, lost, mismanaged or otherwise unaccounted for.” The funds relate to the procurement of ballot boxes, electoral devices...
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the World Trade Organisation @wto and the multilateral trading system, saying no country can prosper in isolation from the global community. Specifically, Vice President Kashim Shettima, who restated the nation’s position, assured that Nigeria would continue to support the WTO in strengthening multilateralism...
Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has arrived at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi for today’s session of the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit. VP Shettima was received by the host, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of the high-level deliberations involving leaders of BRICS member and...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of its former National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, describing his passing at the age of 90 as the farewell of a true statesman. In a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary of the Interim...
In a solemn and emotionally charged atmosphere, the remains of late Colonel Adetokunbo Olorunfemi Ojomo was committed to the mother earth on 11 September 2026, at All Saint Church Cemetery Jericho-Ibadan, Oyo state. The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), Major General Auwalu Mahmuda, while reading...
Operatives of the Mowe Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected vehicle theft kingpin, Mosuru Issa, ‘m’ aged 28, and recovered a stolen wine-coloured Toyota Camry during a proactive stop-and-search operation along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Oluseyi...
Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Sunday, September 13, 2026, as the first day of Rabiu Assani 1448AH. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs...
Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has secured the conviction and sentencing of one Obi Emeka Uduka to one week imprisonment at the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State, for dangerous driving and other related traffic offences. Corps Public Education Officer, FRSC, Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this in a statement issued...
No fewer than 4 police officers and seven residents have been confirmed dead following a deadly attack by suspected Fulani armed herders on Ayilamo community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The Benue State Police Command disclosed the incident in a statement issued by its Public Relations...
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commemorated the 2026 World Literacy Day with the theme, _“Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity (PPP).”_ The two-day event aimed at promoting literacy as a vital tool for personal development, economic empowerment, environmental sustainability and regional development had the State Director, Engr....
National Sports Commission (NSC) has announced the commencement of the World Rugby Technical Development Programme in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen the technical capacity of rugby coaches, referees and officials across Nigeria. The commission disclosed this in a post on its official social media platforms on Saturday,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have paid glowing tributes to elder statesman, renowned businessman and former Governor of the old Gongola State, Alhaji Bamanga Muhammad Tukur, describing his death as a monumental loss to Nigeria and the African continent. Tukur, who died on Saturday at...
Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to developing intellectually grounded and strategically minded officers capable of confronting Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. This was highlighted at the graduation ceremony of the Leadership and Strategic Studies Course (LSSC) 4/2025, held on Friday, 11 September 2026, at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre...
TNiger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has commended the Etsu Nupe and Chairman Niger State Council of traditional rulers, Yahaya Abubakar for providing fatherly counsel, and his unwavering commitment to the well-being of the Nupe Nation. The farmer governor stated this at the Etsu Nupe’s Palace on a...
Members of the BRICS bloc have jointly called for “maximum restraint” in the Middle East, overcoming earlier disagreements to issue a unified position during their summit in New Delhi, India. The 11-member grouping, which includes China, Russia, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, South Africa, Egypt,...
Air strikes by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have hit a terrorist enclave at Tumbunma Baba in the Tumbuns area of Borno State, neutralising more than 18 fighters and destroying structures used for meetings and logistics. The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters JTF North East OPHK...
Nigerian Army has opened an investigation into an allegation of sexual abuse involving a serving officer, Captain Etim Essien, attached to Headquarters 3 Division, Jos. The Army said it became aware of reports circulating online about the allegation and had taken steps to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding...
Nigerian Navy has delivered a renovated six-classroom block and a 10,000-litre solar-powered borehole to residents of Modakeke, Ife East Local Government Area of Osun State. The projects were commissioned and handed over on Friday at St Stephen’s “A” Primary School and Isale Ope community respectively. The intervention was carried...