FG renames Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu
The Federal Government has renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Coastal Highway, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi, saying the decision was taken in…
Poverty threatens 79% of Nigerians despite reforms – World Bank
Despite nearly three years of sweeping economic reforms by the Federal Government, about 79 per cent of Nigerians remain poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty, highlighting the country’s deepening…
Radda Enlists Clerics, Traditional Rulers In Anti-Banditry Drive
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Radda, has called for stronger collaboration among Islamic clerics, security agencies, traditional rulers and community leaders to intensify the fight against banditry and other forms…
Abduction: NECO Denies Operating ‘Miracle Centre’ In Kogi
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has dismissed allegations that Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, operates as a ‘miracle examination centre’ for exam malpractice,…
Tinubu Signs Executive Order To Harmonise Nigeria’s Virtual Asset Regulation, Tackle Fraud
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, to harmonise the regulation of virtual assets. Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, is also aimed at strengthening…
FIFA To Award First-Ever World Cup ‘Winner’s Rings’ At Sunday’s Final As Donald Trump Confirms Attendance
FIFA is set to break with football tradition and present World Cup winners’ rings to the champions of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium. The American-style hardware…
Troops Rescue 9 Kidnapped Victims, Recover 56 Rustled Livestock, Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Katsina
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded significant operational successes in Katsina State, rescuing nine kidnapped victims, recovering 56 rustled livestock, and…
Robust Logistics Training Remains Key to Operational Success, National Security – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed that robust logistics training and efficient sustainment capabilities remain fundamental to operational success and national security. He emphasized…
COAS Commissions Lt. Gen. Lagbaja Complex to Enhance Training, Administration, Personnel Welfare
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, on Friday, 17 July 2026, commissioned the Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja Complex at the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and…
UK Unveils Sanctions Against Sudan Gold Networks
Britain on Thursday announced sanctions targeting what it said are “illicit gold and finance networks” propping up rival factions in Sudan’s devastating civil war. The foreign ministry said the war-torn…