October 2, 2026

Offor Callistus

Musa, Ojo, Dabiri-Erewa meet Nigerians in Angola, reassure citizens of growing economy, insecurity being tackled

Musa, Ojo, Dabiri-Erewa meet Nigerians in Angola, reassure citizens of growing economy, insecurity being tackled

Offor Callistus September 1, 2026
Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (Rtd), has reassured Nigerians in Angola of the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening national security and addressing the challenges posed by insecurity and instability in the Sahel region. Musa gave the assurance during an engagement with members of the Nigerian community in Luanda,...
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Tinubu hails rescue of 15 NYSC members, 6 others abducted in Kogi, vows justice for kidnappers President Bola Tinubu

Tinubu hails rescue of 15 NYSC members, 6 others abducted in Kogi, vows justice for kidnappers

Offor Callistus September 1, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the successful rescue of 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and six other Nigerians who were abducted in Kogi State, describing the operation as a testament to the commitment and professionalism of the country’s security agencies. The President announced that...
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IGP Disu attends public lecture held in honour of late IGP Solomon Arase IGP Disu attends public lecture held in honour of late IGP Solomon Arase

IGP Disu attends public lecture held in honour of late IGP Solomon Arase

Offor Callistus September 1, 2026
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday participated in the public lecture organised to mark the one-year remembrance of the late Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase (Rtd), who passed away on August 31, 2025. The lecture, themed _‘Policing, Good Governance, and National Development: The Strategic...
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Gen. Birame Diop takes over as ECOWAS Commission President, pledges stronger regional unity Gen. Birame Diop takes over as ECOWAS Commission President, pledges stronger regional unity

Gen. Birame Diop takes over as ECOWAS Commission President, pledges stronger regional unity

Offor Callistus September 1, 2026
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ushered in a new leadership as General Birame Diop officially assumed office as President of the ECOWAS Commission, pledging to deepen regional integration and strengthen peace and security across West Africa. General Diop, who previously served as Senegal’s Minister of Defence...
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RMAFC, ALGON forge stronger alliance to advance LG autonomy RMAFC, ALGON forge stronger alliance to advance LG autonomy

RMAFC, ALGON forge stronger alliance to advance LG autonomy

Offor Callistus September 1, 2026
Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has pledged to deepen collaboration with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) to strengthen local government administration, advance fiscal autonomy and ensure that increased resources translate into tangible development at the grassroots. The commitment was made when a delegation of...
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‘Immediately drop bogus charges against Sowore’, SERAP tells Tinubu Govt, DSS DSS and Omoyele Sowore

‘Immediately drop bogus charges against Sowore’, SERAP tells Tinubu Govt, DSS

Offor Callistus August 31, 2026
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the government of President Bola Tinubu and the Department of State Services (DSS) to “immediately withdraw all bogus charges against journalist and activist Omoyele Sowore and end the continuing harassment and intimidation of him over his peaceful exercise of his human...
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Atiku: Benue bloodshed is driving Nigeria’s food Inflation, questions Tinubu’s security spending Former VP Atiku Abubakar

Atiku: Benue bloodshed is driving Nigeria’s food Inflation, questions Tinubu’s security spending

Offor Callistus August 31, 2026
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in Benue State, warning that the continued violence in the country’s food-producing region is worsening food inflation and increasing the cost of living for millions of Nigerians. In a statement shared on Monday, Atiku described...
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FG extends deadline for ₦365m national laureate award to Sept 15  Cleared EFCC recoveries, unclaimed dividends and dormant funds will strengthen NELFUND, says Alausa

FG extends deadline for ₦365m national laureate award to Sept 15 

Offor Callistus August 31, 2026
Nigerian tertiary institutions have been granted a two-week extension to submit entries for the maiden edition of the National Laureate Programme, with the Federal Government moving the deadline from August 31 to September 15, 2026. The National Laureate Committee announced the extension on Monday, saying the decision followed requests...
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INEC: We are not recruiting ad-hoc staff for 2027 election INEC Chairman Prof Amupitan

INEC: We are not recruiting ad-hoc staff for 2027 election

By JOHN ONAH, Abuja August 31, 2026
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that it has commenced the recruitment and training of ad-hoc staff for the 2027 General Election, describing the information as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday, the electoral body said its attention had...
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Shettima: Why South Africans must rethink xenophobic, Afrophobic attacks Tinubu takes fight against Xenophobic, Afrophobic attacks In South Africa to AU

Shettima: Why South Africans must rethink xenophobic, Afrophobic attacks

Offor Callistus August 31, 2026
Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated Nigeria’s strong opposition to xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, insisting that the country will no longer tolerate the dehumanisation or mistreatment of its citizens. This is just as the Vice President departed Luanda, Angola, for...
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Obi tackles Tinubu over US Court records, says Nigeria deserves truth and transparency NDC Presidential candidate Peter Obi

Obi tackles Tinubu over US Court records, says Nigeria deserves truth and transparency

Offor Callistus August 31, 2026
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over reports that he is seeking to prevent the release of records relating to his past in a United States court, describing the development as troubling for Nigeria’s image and democratic values. In a statement posted...
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Messi retires from International football, ends historic Argentina career Messi retires from International football, ends historic Argentina career

Messi retires from International football, ends historic Argentina career

Offor Callistus August 31, 2026
Football icon Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending one of the most celebrated careers in the history of the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old made the announcement on Monday in an emotional post on Instagram, saying the decision had been difficult but necessary. “It was...
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Borno: Zulum pledges accelerated reconstruction of Malam Fatori Town Borno: Zulum pledges accelerated reconstruction of Malam Fatori Town

Borno: Zulum pledges accelerated reconstruction of Malam Fatori Town

Offor Callistus August 31, 2026
… Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged the accelerated reconstruction of critical public infrastructure in Mallam-Fatori, headquarters of Abadam Local Government Area, as part of efforts to support residents returning to communities liberated from insurgency. Governor Zulum made the commitment on Monday during a working visit...
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Alausa: Skills training, digital certification will connect Nigerian youths to global jobs without relocation Alausa: Skills training, digital certification will connect Nigerian youths to global jobs without relocation

Alausa: Skills training, digital certification will connect Nigerian youths to global jobs without relocation

Offor Callistus August 31, 2026
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, has called for stronger alignment between Nigeria’s education and skills development system and the growing demand for Nigerian talent in the global economy, saying young Nigerians must be equipped to secure international employment and deliver services to global employers while working from...
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Nigeria Immigration Service announces passport intervention exercise in UK Nigeria Immigration Service NIS issues passports

Nigeria Immigration Service announces passport intervention exercise in UK

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja August 31, 2026
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a special passport intervention exercise for Nigerians living in the United Kingdom, following the deployment of a Passport Intervention Team from its headquarters in Abuja. The exercise is being conducted on the directive of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and is...
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Zulum delivers: Borno civil servants jubilant as leave grants, 3-year promotional benefits hit accounts Zulum delivers: Borno civil servants jubilant as leave grants, 3-year promotional benefits hit accounts

Zulum delivers: Borno civil servants jubilant as leave grants, 3-year promotional benefits hit accounts

Offor Callistus August 31, 2026
Civil servants across Borno State are in a jubilant mood following the payment of leave grants and three years promotional benefits, after Governor Babagana Umara Zulum directed the immediate release of the entitlements to workers. The payments began hitting the accounts of civil servants on Thursday and continued through...
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