Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to leave the Portugal camp ahead of the Denmark game was not simply about being left on the bench. An eight-point statement Ronaldo says he approved for Portugal coach Jorge Jesus to read at a press conference after the Norway game has now emerged, offering a...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have crushed a coordinated multi-directional assault by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Kukawa, Borno State, neutralising over 25 terrorists and recovering arms and ammunition during a fierce counter-offensive. Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI,...
Governing Council of Philomath University, Abuja, is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ukertor Gabriel Moti as Acting Vice Chancellor, succeeding Professor Gylych Jelilov whose tenure has abated. This was announced in a statement signed by Engr. Damilola Silas, the Registrar of Philomath University, Abuja. Professor Moti is...
Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arraigned one Raheem Abiodun Wasiu before Justice H. O. Eya of the Enugu State High Court, sitting in Independence Layout for alleged $5,000 (Five Thousand United States Dollar) fraud. Wasiu was arraigned on a two-count charge bordering on...
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has directed all Nigeria Police Force (NPF) commands and formations to fly their flags at half-mast in honour of 25 lives lost in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 931 aircraft accident in Ondo State. The directive followed the tragic crash of the NAF 931...
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged candidates of the NDC in Lagos State to see public office as a responsibility to serve the people rather than an opportunity to enjoy privileges. Obi gave the charge on Tuesday during a dinner organised for Lagos...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a major improvement in Nigeria’s cancer care system, urging the government to establish fully equipped specialised cancer centres across the country’s six geopolitical zones to save more lives. Obi made the appeal on Wednesday after spending time with...
Lionel Messi’s 21-year international career has come to an end, with Argentina’s greatest footballer signing off with a goal, two assists and a 3-0 victory over Benin at the Estadio Monumental on Tuesday night. In front of more than 85,000 fans, Messi made his record 208th and final appearance...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Tuesday visited the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) facility in Abuja to sign the condolence register for personnel who died in the recent military aircraft crash, describing their deaths as a painful loss to the nation. Obi disclosed the visit in...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as the head of the Nigerian delegation to the Nigeria-Ethiopia Nutrition Leadership Exchange Forum, which holds from October 7 to 9, 2026. His media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, announced this in a statement issued via his verified X handle on...
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn about N3.31 trillion from the banking system through October 6, 2026 Open Market Operations (OMO) auction,moving to absorb excess liquidity after N2.17 trillion in maturing securities flowed back into the financial system. The latest intervention came amid elevated liquidity in the banking...
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria will no longer remain an exporter of raw materials and an importer of finished goods, declaring that the country must become Africa’s industrial hub. Tinubu stated this on Tuesday October 6 in Lagos while addressing the 6th Adeola Odutola Lecture and Presidential Luncheon...
Director in the Federal Ministry of Finance, Ali Mohammed, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, told the Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, that the Ministry was not aware of the withdrawal of N124.86 billion from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. Mohammed, who testified as the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a massive drop in the nation’s reliance on crude revenues, signaling a decisive shift toward a diversified economy that his administration intends to push even further. He noted that, driven by the Renewed Hope Agenda, the administration has built a diversified, high-growth economy—unlocking...
Nigerian Army has mourned the 32 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel killed in the aircraft crash in Ondo State, expressing solidarity with the families of the fallen servicemen and the entire Air Force community. In a condolence message posted on its official Instagram handle, @hqnigerianarmy, the Army said Chief...
Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has warned Nigerians against fake recruitment adverts and appointment letters being circulated by fraudsters seeking to deceive job seekers. The warning followed the circulation of recruitment adverts on social media, particularly Facebook, falsely claiming to offer employment opportunities with the Fund. In a...
Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence over his recent fallout with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, making it clear that he has no intention of retiring from international football. The 41-year-old captain said he still wants to compete for Portugal after serving his suspension, dismissing suggestions that his next appearance...
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State has said the donation of 28 campaign vehicles by the National Coordinator of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Door-to-Door Movement, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has strengthened the party’s preparations for the 2027 general elections. The vehicles were...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has declared a state of emergency in the education sector while approving among other interventions, the recruitment of additional 2,000 teachers to strengthen the state’s school system. Governor Eno made the declaration Monday October 5, 2026 during the World Teachers’ Day celebration held...
Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, has urged 62 beneficiaries of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) resettlement loan in Sokoto State not to spend the funds on marriage or other unproductive activities, but to invest them in businesses that will improve their livelihoods. Dingyadi gave the advice...