Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to building a self-reliant and technologically advanced defence industry, describing local production and industrial capacity as critical to strengthening the nation’s security architecture. Matawalle made the remarks on Wednesday during the 7th Nigeria–Türkiye Defence Industries Cooperation Meeting held...
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Kaduna State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring that every child of school age has access to basic education, describing education as a fundamental right rather than a privilege. The Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Malam Mubarak Mohammed, stated this on Wednesday...
Plateau State’s newly sworn-in Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Prince Miaphen, has set a 100-day target for the renovation and completion of three youth centres across the state as part of his immediate agenda for youth development. Miaphen announced the target on Wednesday shortly after assuming office, explaining...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of Mr Dotun Oladipo, former Political Editor of The Punch newspaper and Publisher of The Eagle Online, describing his death as a painful loss to Nigeria’s media industry and the nation at large. President Tinubu in a...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary American country music icon Dolly Parton, describing her as a compassionate soul whose life of humility and generosity continues to inspire millions around the world. In a post shared on his X account on...
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF), has raised the alarm over what it perceives as the audacious attempt by the Federal Government to take over lands belonging to ethnic communities in the Middle Belt under a spurious “pilot scheme” being introduced in...
Senator Ireti Kingibe has raised concerns over the sharp increase in the debt profile of the Federal Capital Territory since Nyesom Wike became Minister of the FCT. Kingibe made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday August 25 saying the FCT’s debt had risen significantly within...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – The Nigerian digital media community has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of former President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP), Dotun Oladipo, publisher of The Eagle Online. Oladipo died on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 56, leaving...
A Nigerian firm which provides off-grid electricity ‘All On’ has launched an Innovation Ecosystem Development Programme (AO-IEDP) aimed at supporting clean energy startups and entrepreneurs within the organisation’s hub. The 12-month incubation and prototype development programme will provide technical expertise, hands-on development, access to appropriate equipment and facilities, mentorship...
National Addressing Council (NAC) has ratified the preliminary framework for the actualisation of Nigeria’s vision to build a digitized and modern addressing system for the country. Under the new arrangement, the Federal Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation will serve as secretariat for greater efficiency and coordination, while other...
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has expressed sadness over the passing of the former Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Umaru Atu Kalgo (Rtd.), JSC, CON, who is one of the nation’s distinguished jurists. Tambuwal in a statement on Wednesday, said Justice Kalgo’s passing is...
Ahead of the 2027 General Elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the reopening of the Party’s Membership Electronic-Registration Exercise across the country on Monday, August 31, 2026. National Publicity Secretary of APC, Felix Morka, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr....
Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), calling for the immediate arrest and investigation of Mr. Abayomi Hunye over allegations that he has been presenting himself as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, on Tuesday, led a high-powered government delegation to this year’s Maulid celebration held at Madinatu in Jere Local Government Area, where he called on the Muslim faithful to intensify prayers for lasting peace in Nigeria and Borno State in particular. The annual Maulid...
Chairman of Fityanul-Islam, Sheikh Rabiu Abdullahi Zaria, has pledged the support of the Islamic organisation for Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, in future elections, saying the governor’s support for religious activities will be reciprocated at the polls. Sheikh Rabiu made the declaration on Tuesday during the annual Maulid...
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Nigerian Army, and Commander, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, has charged junior commanders to sustain a high level of combat readiness by prioritising physical fitness, professional competence and effective leadership. Speaking at the...
North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah and all Nigerians as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulud, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.). The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, on behalf of the Governing Board, Management and...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Rt. Hon. Shehu Usman Bawa (ABG), has felicitated with the Muslim Ummah in Kaduna State and across Nigeria on the occasion of the Maulud celebration commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In a message to Muslim faithful, ABG urged...
As Muslims across Nigeria and around the world commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), VP Kashim Shettima extended his warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah and all Nigerians on this blessed occasion of Eid-el-Maulud. Shettima in a statement on Tuesday, said the life...
The media aides of the Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, have officially presented the seventh edition of his administration’s flagship publication, The 7th Verdict, at an event attended by members of the State House of Assembly, the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state...