Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has named Omega Odunze as Special Assistant, Community Mobilisation (South-East). The appointment reinforces the ADC Presidential candidate’s commitment to grassroots engagement, inclusive participation, and strategic mobilisation across the South-East ahead of the 2027...
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Taraba State Government has commenced another round of recruitment into the state civil service, with plans to employ 1,805 qualified applicants as part of efforts to strengthen the public workforce. Chairman of the Taraba State Civil Service Commission, Mr. Philip Kundila, announced the exercise during a press briefing on...
Thousands of people in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital have been rendered homeless as flood ravages homes and business premises following a heavy rain that lasted several hours on Thursday morning. Among the worst affected parts of the city were Abak road, Nkemba Street, Uwah street and Aka...
The member representing Ehime Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo Federal Constituency of Imo State, Hon. Chike Okafor has been presented with the HallowMace Foundation award for the Most Outstanding Member of the House of Representatives from the South-East zone for the year 2026. Okafor, who is the Chairman of the House Committee...
The University of Jos has appointed renowned Nigerian historian and Africanist, Prof. Toyin Falola, as Honorary Elizabeth Isichei Professor of African History, describing the appointment as a recognition of his exceptional contributions to African scholarship and a step towards strengthening the institution’s global academic partnerships. Vice-Chancellor of the university,...
United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified 124 Nigerians among foreign nationals slated for deportation as part of its ongoing immigration enforcement campaign targeting convicted offenders. The affected Nigerians were included in a list released by the agency, which also published their names and photographs on its...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reassured Nigerians that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, while urging citizens to remain vigilant and rely only on verified information from official sources. The Minister gave the assurance on Thursday in...
Morocco’s unforgettable World Cup journey came to an end on Thursday night after a 2-0 defeat to France, a result that sent the defending champions into the semifinals and ended Africa’s hopes of producing a first-ever World Cup winner. The Atlas Lions had become the continent’s last surviving team...
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a legislative proposal to the Senate seeking a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s criminal justice system through the repeal and re-enactment of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA). The proposed legislation, titled the Administration of Criminal Justice Bill, 2026, seeks to repeal the existing...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday declared that the newly remodeled Abuja City Gate stands as an enduring symbol of national renewal, unity and progress, while commending the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, for transforming the nation’s capital through sustained infrastructure development. Represented by...
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested a suspected wildlife trafficker and rescued a captive baby gorilla during a targeted raid conducted on 7 July 2026 in Kofar Mata, Kano State. According to an official report obtained on Thursday, 9 July 2026, from the Officer-in-Charge of the NCS Special Wildlife...
Federal Government is set to deepen engagement with governors and emergency responders on the adoption of 112 as the national emergency number across Nigeria. This was the outcome of a meeting between a delegation from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), led by the Chairman of its Governing Board, Chief...
Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Chukwuebuka Anacletus Ogbonna before Justice Vincent C. Ezeugwu of the Enugu State High Court, sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu on a four-count charge bordering on stealing by conversion to the tune of N15, 400, 000....
Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, July 9, 2026 arraigned a former staff of Access Bank, Chinonso Akujobi, for an alleged N294,595,992 theft before Justice I.O. Ijelu of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Chinonso is being prosecuted on...
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced a Strategic Refresher Course for 100 Deputy Comptrollers as part of efforts to prepare a new crop of senior officers for higher leadership responsibilities. The move is also aimed at sustaining the ongoing reforms across the Service. The workshop, organised by the Human...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to deepening fiscal reforms, strengthening revenue generation and ensuring that every public fund entrusted to government delivers measurable benefits to the people. The governor made the pledge on Wednesday while receiving members of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday, performed his official government duties from the Zonal Department of Monitoring, Evaluation and Special Projects Office in Biu town, the Headquarters of Biu local government area. This underscores his administration’s commitment to grassroots governance and bringing government closer to the...
Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on Thursday visited victims of recent bandit attacks in Bodinga and Tureta Local Government Areas, donating ₦20 million to support displaced families. During the visit, Tambuwal expressed sadness over the worsening security situation in Sokoto and across...
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, CON, has declared that the education sector will serve as a major driver of Nigeria’s trusted digital future, reaffirming the Federal Ministry of Education’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to strengthen identity management, improve education planning...
Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has disclosed that it facilitated the mobilisation of over ₦100 billion in previously unaccessed matching grants by states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as part of efforts to transform Nigeria’s basic education sector. Executive Secretary of UBEC, Hajia Aisha Garba, made this known...