Nigerian Army troops have seized 242 bags of NPK fertilizer suspected of being redirected for use in manufacturing Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by terrorists in Borno, disrupting a critical supply chain for insurgents. A reliable source from Army Headquarters, speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja...
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Federal Government has announced that over 396,000 students have accessed tuition loans through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, significantly easing financial barriers to education. Speaking at a townhall meeting in Lokoja on Friday to showcase the administration’s achievements, Mr. Lawal Shuaibu, representing the...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Elders Council in Anambra has declared its full support for the state’s executive committee, led by Mr. Chidi Chidebe, affirming that the party remains united and stable under its leadership. In a communique issued after a comprehensive meeting on Friday at the residence of Sen....
Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum has temporarily halted its planned protest against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to pursue dialogue, following interventions by key oil and gas sector stakeholders aimed at maintaining peace in the region. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday,...
Senegal clinched third place at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) by defeating Sudan 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a gripping 1-1 draw on Friday at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. The defending champions rebounded from their semi-final penalty defeat to Morocco, securing consecutive podium finishes at CHAN....
Distinguished figures, including Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Mike Ozekhome, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, and former Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General Chief Nnia Nwodo, paid glowing tributes to the late Supreme Court Justice Augustine Nnamani during a book launch in Enugu on Friday. The event, organized by Renaissance Law Publications...
Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage has launched her highly anticipated fourth studio album, _This One Is Personal_, marking her first full-length release in five years. The 15-track project, released on Friday across digital music platforms, delves into themes of love, loss, resilience, and self-reflection, wrapped in captivating melodies. The...
In a devastating incident on the Jaranja River in Shagari Local Government Area, Sokoto State, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) reported a boat mishap that claimed two lives, with nine survivors rescued. This marks the third such tragedy in the state this month, highlighting ongoing safety challenges on...
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is mobilizing approximately $2.61 billion to activate its proposed 5,000-strong Standby Force, aimed at combating terrorism and stabilizing the region, according to Dr. Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission. Speaking at a joint meeting of ECOWAS Ministers of Finance and Defence...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is firming up a cybersecurity framework for securing digital infrastructure and enhancing online safety for consumers in the Nigerian communications industry. The framework, with likely implementation timeline by telecom licensees set for 2026, will address security challenges arising from the emerging technologies towards creating a...
Youths from Christian communities across the Middle Belt have demanded the immediate return of displaced persons to their ancestral lands, insisting that any resettlement effort without restitution or legal land ownership will only worsen the region’s crisis and fuel further discontent. The call was made by Mr. Jethro Doyum...
THE hope and aspiration of youngsters to eek a living and make a career out of the game of football, has been rekindled with the admission of more talents into the Agada United Football Club. According to the youthful coach and team manager of the Lagos-based football club, Emmanuel...
Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has introduced a mandatory $80 (approximately N122,400) prepaid customs duty for all international postal shipments from Nigeria to the United States, effective August 29, 2025. The announcement was made by NIPOST’s Director of Corporate Communications, Ibrahim Musa, in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja....
Spotify has unveiled its ‘Global Afrobeats Playlist,’ spotlighting the genre’s meteoric rise as a cultural juggernaut, the streaming platform announced in a statement on Thursday. Afrobeats, born in Nigeria, has transcended clubs to dominate global charts, fashion, and dance, driven by passionate listeners worldwide. The platform reported staggering growth...
Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has evaluated the performance of Independent Verification Agents (IVAs) to pave the way for a $500 million reimbursement to stakeholders of the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) 2.0 Programme, covering all 36 states and the Federal Capital...
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has emphasized that prioritizing civilian safety during military operations is both a moral obligation and a critical strategy in its counter-terrorism and counterinsurgency campaigns. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the NAF’s Civilian Harm Mitigation Training in Abuja on Friday, Chief of the Air Staff...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa has reaffirmed that the 2009 agreement remains the only binding pact between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), dismissing claims of newer signed deals. In a statement released on Friday in Abuja by Mrs....
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled the final 23-man roster for the Super Eagles, featuring captain William Troost-Ekong and forward Victor Osimhen, as they gear up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. According to the NFF’s announcement on Friday...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly stated that the party remains undeterred by political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on Friday, APC Lagos Spokesman Seye Oladejo responded to recent comments by Bauchi State Governor Bala...
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cast doubt on former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential candidacy in the 2027 presidential election, asserting that his political influence is insufficient to challenge President Bola Tinubu. Addressing speculations about Jonathan’s return to the presidential race, the APC emphasized that...