Federal Government has inaugurated a Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) to provide independent strategic advice aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal and macroeconomic reforms and accelerating inclusive economic growth. The committee was inaugurated in Abuja on Tuesday July 14 by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr....
By NGOBUA JOHNNIE, Abuja
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called for the strict enforcement of environmental laws across Nigeria to curb the growing menace of deforestation. Governor Zulum also announced automatic scholarships for 540 local government workers to study forestry-related courses at the Federal College of Forestry, Maiduguri, as part...
Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N2.55tn among the Federal Government, 36 states and 774 local government councils from the June 2026 federation revenue. The allocation represents an increase of N250bn, or 10.9 per cent, from the N2.3tn distributed in May, extending the upward trend...
In the quest for effective governance, the choice of a deputy is never merely ceremonial; it is a strategic decision that can make the difference between vision and execution. As Engineer Mustapha Gubio prepares to lead Borno State into its next chapter, one name stands out as the perfect...
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is celebrating record revenue but the available data suggests the money is coming predominantly from licence fees rather than from mines. The pattern, if confirmed by full-year data, would reveal a regulatory regime that may be pricing out legitimate investors, driving production underground,...
.. A snipet of his family background Ali Abdullahi is the son of Mallam Abdullahi Alkali Isa Mirnga, former Accountant General of Borno State and Permanent Secretary, Government House. His father is a younger brother to Alhaji Adamu Alkali Isa, Alhaji Muhammadu Ghani Alkali Isa, and Alhaji Ali Alkali...
As Osun State prepares for its forthcoming governorship election next month, a unique cultural initiative aimed at promoting unity and peaceful coexistence is set to take center stage in the state. Prince Adewale Laoye of Aafin Ilu (Palace of Drums) is organizing Drum for Peace, a peace-driven movement themed:...
Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday night, booking their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after crushing the Three Lions’ hopes with two goals in the closing stages of a gripping semifinal. England looked on course for a famous victory when Anthony Gordon opened the scoring in the 55th minute, netting his first-ever FIFA World Cup goal after a well-worked attacking move. The breakthrough gave Thomas Tuchel’s men control of the contest as they edged closer to their first World Cup final since 1966. But the reigning world champions had other ideas. With five minutes of normal time remaining, Enzo Fernández produced a moment of pure brilliance, unleashing a thunderous long-range strike beyond Jordan Pickford to level the score and swing the momentum firmly in Argentina’s favour. Just when extra time appeared inevitable, Argentina delivered the decisive blow in stoppage time. Lionel Messi turned provider, delivering an inviting cross that was emphatically headed home by Lautaro Martínez in the 92nd minute, completing a remarkable turnaround and sending the Albiceleste into another World Cup final. The victory keeps Argentina’s dream of successfully defending the FIFA World Cup alive, while Messi moves one step closer to ending his international career with another global crown. For England, it was another heartbreaking World Cup exit after leading for much of the second half, only to see Argentina snatch victory with a devastating late surge. Argentina will now face Spain in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, while England must regroup for the third-place playoff against France.
Troops of Joint Task Force, North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY) have recorded another major operational success in Zamfara State, rescuing 13 kidnap victims during separate intelligence-led operations in Anka and Kaura Namoda Local Government Areas. Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA,...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has declared that he has fulfilled his promise to the Ham people of Kaduna State with the commissioning of major road projects in Jaba Local Government Area, ending more than two decades without any completed government road in the area. Speaking at the inauguration...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama has admitted former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, to bail in the sum of ₦100 million following his arraignment on alleged corruption charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Peter Kekemeke, who...
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has said Nigerians remain resolute in their determination never to relive the horrors of war, stressing that the Federal Government is deepening efforts to promote peace, religious tolerance and national cohesion across the country. Akume spoke in...
Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued a five-year-old girl, Miss Fikayo Gbemiga, who was abducted from her family’s residence in the Iyana Offa area of Ibadan. The successful operation, carried out by operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad, followed days of intelligence gathering and...
Trial of social media influencer and relationship therapist Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, (a.k.a Blessing CEO) before Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos was adjourned on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, due to her absence in court. Blessing CEO is facing a two-count charge filed by the...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has launched the $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Investment Fund, describing it as a laudable development for a nation whose foundation was built on agrarian economy and whose soil paid its bills before the discovery of oil. He observed that Nigeria cannot afford to...
Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, July 13, 2026, arraigned the duo of Folashade Oketope and Mohammed Kabir Usman, both of whom are staff of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), before Justice B.M. Bassi of the High Court of the Federal...
National Council on Skills (NCS) has reviewed and ratified the alignment of the mandates of the Nigeria Board for Technical Education (NABTE) and the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) to support the industrialization agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The council also adopted the National Skills Observatory...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid a glowing birthday tribute to elder statesman and former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Chief Olusegun Osoba, describing him as “a brother in purpose” whose life has been defined by service, integrity and an unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s democratic ideals. In a heartfelt message...
Federal Government on Wednesday concluded its emergency evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa, with the final government-sponsored flight bringing home 308 citizens affected by the recent wave of xenophobic attacks in the country. Minister for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed the development in a post on her official X...
Federal Government on Wednesday expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing National Examinations Council (NECO) school-based Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), describing the Computer-Based Test (CBT) format as a major step towards totally eliminating examination malpractice and improving the quality of education. The Minister of State for Education,...