Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Four Legacy Highway Projects as bold investments that will transform Nigeria’s economy, deepen national integration and create lasting prosperity for millions of Nigerians. Speaking at the flag-off of Section One (Akwanga–Jos, 125km) of the Akwanga–Jos–Bauchi–Gombe...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja
Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA has dealt a major blow to terrorist groups operating in Niger State, killing scores of fighters during a series of precision air strikes targeting their movements and logistics network. The successful operations were carried out on June 29, following credible intelligence that more...
Troops of the Joint Task Force South East, Operation UDO KA, have uncovered a suspected illegal arms supply network involving personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigerian Correctional Service during a series of intelligence-led operations across the South-East. The Acting Deputy Director, Army...
Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, is in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over allegations of certificate forgery. The anti-corruption agency confirmed on Wednesday that Nnaji was arrested after operatives executed a bench warrant issued by the Federal High...
The Presidency has dismissed claims linking the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, to the appointment of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, describing the allegations as false and insisting that the suspect operated a fictitious presidential agency using forged documents. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the...
Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) kept up the pressure on terrorists, kidnappers, oil thieves and other criminal groups across the country in June, recording fresh gains in several theatres of operation. According to the military, 129 terrorists and other criminals were neutralised...
Harry Kane scored twice as England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 and reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16. Brian Cipenga had stunned the Three Lions with an early goal after a costly defensive mistake. England struggled for long periods, but Kane headed home Bukayo...
Belgium came from two goals down to pull off one of the biggest escapes of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, beating Senegal 3-2 after extra time to book their place in the Round of 16. Senegal looked to be cruising after Habib Diarra opened the scoring in the 25th...
Federal Government has tasked state governments, local government authorities and private school owners to fully participate in the Digitalised Nigeria Education Management Information System (DNEMIS). Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa who made the call in Abuja on Wednesday during the official launch of DNEMIS, stressed that quality education...
No fewer than 4,216 candidates with disabilities have secured admission into universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across Nigeria in the last 10 years through the intervention of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG). Chairman of JEOG and former Executive Secretary of the National...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke permission to present evidence of a recent UK court judgment that cleared her of bribery allegations. Justice Inyang Ekwo approved the request after her lawyer, Godwin Iyinbor, filed a motion seeking leave to submit a supplementary...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has received with heavy heart the reports of the attack on the Saai community of Mbajir ward in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area. The unfortunate incident which occurred in the early hours of the first day of July and left scores dead while many others...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday hailed the performance of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, declaring that it has become very evidently clear that all districts in the FCT are now feeling the impact of governance through completed projects that improve the quality of life of...
In a massive blow to transnational drug trafficking networks, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has formally taken custody of a staggering 6,778.5 kilograms of Canadian Loud, a strain of cannabis, recently intercepted during a joint examination of two containers by NDLEA operatives, men of the Nigeria Customs Service...
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima @officialSKSM , has explained some of the strategies being deployed by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT to improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria. According to him, through the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) as well as the bold...
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, adjourned the trial of the former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam till July 16, 2026 for adoption of final written addresses, as the 11-year-old case goes on the home stretch. Suswam, alongside his then...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that many of the factors that caused Nigeria’s Civil War remain unresolved, urging leaders and citizens to ensure the country never experiences another conflict. Speaking in Abeokuta during the presentation of the historical book Asaba Massacre by Chief Chuck Nduka-Eze at the Olusegun...
At least two people died on Wednesday during massive celebrations in Mexico City as the national team advanced to the next round at the World Cup, according to the local government. A 19-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man died of asphyxiation, according to the city’s health ministry. Authorities have...
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), has called for a stronger partnership between the Commission and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to tackle voter apathy, misinformation and civic disengagement ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Wednesday while receiving the Director-General...