President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom, Saheed Ademola Elegushi, on his 50th birthday, describing him as a visionary and compassionate leader. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, the President rejoices with the monarch’s family, members of the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja
Federal Government has launched the nationwide Learner Identification Number (LIN), a digital system assigning every student a permanent academic identity to support learning continuity, improve planning, and enable timely interventions. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, described the initiative as a transformational milestone aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, pushing it back until after the 2027 General Election. The decision was reached today, Friday, April 10, 2026, during a meeting between the Commission and all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). National Commissioner...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false and malicious claims circulating on social media alleging that its Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, endorsed a partisan post on X. In a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo...
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Headquarters Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has dismissed what it described as false and exaggerated reports circulating across some television stations and social media platforms following the recent foiled terrorist attack on troops in Benisheikh, Borno State. The military said the narratives, often accompanied by unrelated pictures and videos, were...
Harry Maguire has restated his belief in his own ability, insisting he still sees himself among the top defenders in the game despite the ongoing debate around his form. Speaking to BBC, the Manchester United centre-back was straightforward when asked about his standing in football. “I still believe, even...
Nigeria’s U17 girls team, the Flamingos, have started preparations with 36 players invited to camp ahead of their second round qualifier for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. New head coach Akeem Ishola Busari has put together the squad as attention shifts to the winner of the first...
In a decisive blow against terrorist elements operating on the Plateau, troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, in conjunction with local vigilante groups, successfully neutralized a significant number of terrorists during a coordinated clearance operation across Daba and Seri villages in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas of Plateau State....
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Lagos State Government @followlasg , is set to convene the first ever Abuja Dialogue aimed at placing youth leadership at the centre of national discourse. The Dialogue, scheduled to hold on Monday, April 13, 2026 in Abuja under the theme, “Scaling Excellence:...
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised serious concerns over emerging legal and political developments ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that judicial interference in the internal affairs of political parties could undermine Nigeria’s democracy and rule of law. In a strongly worded statement signed by its President, Mazi...
Nigeria has reaffirmed resolve to strengthen its partnership with the United Nations @UN (UN) to accelerate the empowerment of women and youth across the country. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettim said this will be actualized through key initiatives under financial inclusion, skills development, job creation, and peace and...
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Alhaji Aliko Dangote (GCON), Africa’s leading industrialist, accomplished businessman, and Chairman of Dangote Group, on his birthday on Friday, April 10. President Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, acknowledged Dangote’s outstanding contributions to Nigeria and Africa’s economic growth and...
Kaduna State Commissioner of Education, Prof. Abubakar Sambo, has called on northern states to replicate Governor Uba Sani’s model of strategic investment in education to deliver lasting development and stability. Sambo made the call during the combined convocation lecture of Sa’adu Zungur University in Bauchi State, where he spoke...
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has been honoured with the Nigeria Broadcasting Award by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) in recognition of his administration’s strides in promoting peace, stability, and inclusive governance. The award was presented at the BON Awards Ceremony held at the NAF Conference Centre,...
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 21 kidnapped victims and dismantled several bandits’ camps during a coordinated clearance operation in Daji Madam Forest in Plateau State. Security sources said the operation was conducted in the early hours of April 9 by troops of 33 Artillery Brigade, led by...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday declared that political associates must stand firmly by the family of late Senator Barinada Barry Mpigi, announcing a N500 million support fund by the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition to sustain his legacy. Speaking at a Night of Tribute...
Nigeria Police Force has dismissed as false a viral video circulating on social media alleging an ongoing terrorist attack in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, assuring residents that no such incident occurred. In a press statement issued on Friday by the Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid, the Force...
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire & Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has commenced the first batch of the 2026 promotion exercise for officers on the ranks of Deputy Controllers/Comptrollers/Commandants and Controllers/Comptrollers/Commandants. The Secretary to the Board, Maj Gen A M Jibrin (Rtd), urged officers participating in the promotion examination to...
The appointment of the incumbent Executive Director of the Commonwealth Handball Association (CHA), Barrister Terence Vembe, as a member of the International Handball Federation Arbitration Tribunal, has been greeted with excitement in Nigeria. One of the first reactions came from the President and Members of the Handball Federation of...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s worsening security situation following the reported directive by the United States Embassy in Nigeria to evacuate its staff, describing the development as a troubling signal for the country’s future and investment climate. Obi made the remarks in...