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Troops Strike Terrorists, Kill 15 In Borno Air Raid
Residents around Pulka in Borno State have been spared another potential threat after Nigerian troops killed 15 terrorists in a precision air strike targeting suspected insurgent movements in the area.
The operation,...
Nigeria, Cyprus Seal Fresh Push For Stronger Ties
Nigerian students, businesses and professionals could benefit from stronger economic, educational and diplomatic links with Cyprus following the accreditation of Nigeria’s ambassador to the Mediterranean island nation.
Ambassador Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu formally presented...
ECOWAS Court Chief Demands Stronger Support To Enforce Judgments
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
For citizens seeking justice across West Africa, winning a case in court may mean little if the judgment is never enforced.
The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Charlyne...
Katsina Gets Major Power Boost As FG Raises Capacity By 150%
Residents and businesses in Kankia, Katsina State, are set to benefit from improved electricity infrastructure following the commissioning of two new power transformers that have increased the transmission substation’s...
Tinubu Reinstates Suspended Permanent Secretary Danjuma
A suspended permanent secretary at the Federal Ministry of Finance has been cleared to return to duty after President Bola Tinubu approved the lifting of his suspension, ending a two-month period away from office.
M.S....
Kano Gets Major Power Boost As FG Commissions New Transformer
Businesses along Kano’s Tokarawa Industrial Area, Eastern Bypass and major road corridors would gain better access to grid electricity following the commissioning of a new transmission facility at Walalambe.
The Minister...
Malaria Drop Offers Hope As FG Targets 50% Cut In Deaths By 2030
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
For a mother watching her child battle a fever through the night, malaria is more than a public health statistic; it is a frightening race to...
ECOWAS Unleashes Bold Energy Reforms To Power West Africa’s Future
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Millions of people across West Africa who depend on reliable electricity for their homes, businesses and livelihoods could benefit from proposed reforms as ECOWAS energy experts meet in Accra,...
Troops Rescue Four Kidnap Victims In Zamfara, Kebbi
Four people have regained their freedom after troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA rescued them in separate operations in Zamfara and Kebbi states, renewing hope for families affected by kidnapping in Nigeria’s North-West.
The...
Benue Backs State Police In Major Security Boost
By Aloysius Chiahemba, Makurdi
For communities in Benue grappling with insecurity, the prospect of police officers who understand local terrain and can respond faster to emergencies has gained fresh momentum, following the state...
Hope Rises In Peva As Army Arrests Suspected Gang Leader DJ Abam
Residents of Peva and surrounding communities are hoping for relief from years of alleged violence, extortion and intimidation following the reported arrest of Denen Joe, popularly known as...
Military Pension Boss Pledges Faster Payments To Retirees
Military retirees and families of fallen soldiers could face fewer delays in accessing their entitlements as the new Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB), Major General Julius Ehioze Osifo, pledges faster...
NUJ, Army Forge Stronger Alliance For Peace In Kaduna
As communities in Kaduna and the wider North-West continue to seek lasting peace, the Nigerian Army and journalists have pledged stronger cooperation to tackle insecurity and keep the public accurately informed.
The...
FG Launches Bold Plan To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Children playing in contaminated soil, breathing in lead-laced dust or coming into contact with unsafe products face a potentially lifelong health risk.
The Federal Government is now seeking to tackle...
NCC Reports 6,500 Network Fixes, Vows Tougher Action On Operators
A dropped call can cost a trader a sale, while a slow internet connection can leave a student struggling to submit an assignment.
Nigeria’s telecommunications regulator says it is stepping up...
WHO Sounds Ebola Alert As Nigeria Confirms Abuja Case
A woman in isolation in Abuja is at the centre of an urgent public health response after testing positive for Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease, prompting the World Health Organisation (WHO) to...
NUJ FCT Hails Benjamins-Laniyi For Championing Women’s Leadership In Media
The push to get more women into media leadership and ensure persons with disabilities are better represented has earned Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi commendation from the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),...
Nigeria Leads Africa’s Bold Push For Raw Materials Revolution
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The need for Africa to stop exporting raw materials only to import finished products, losing jobs, industrial opportunities and wealth in the process has been stressed.
Nigeria’s Minister of Science, Innovation...
Obareki Wins FLAIR Award, Champions African Girls
For a girl growing up in a rural community with limited access to quality education, digital skills and economic opportunities, the right investment could change the course of her life.
That was the message...
Nigeria Pushes For More Hungary Scholarships
Eleven Nigerian students are currently studying at Hungary’s University of Dunaújváros, with six benefiting from the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme, as Nigeria steps up efforts to secure more overseas educational opportunities for its youths.
The...
Indian Cultural Night in Abuja Strengthens Nigeria Ties
Traditional dances, colourful attire and Navratri festivities brought Indians and Nigerians together at Dandiya Night 2026, as India’s High Commissioner highlighted the role of cultural exchanges in strengthening bilateral relations.
The Indian community...
Nigeria’s National Grid Stabilised After Multiple Trippings - NISO
Electricity consumers faced another disruption on Monday after multiple trippings on Nigeria’s 330kV transmission network. Still, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) says the grid has been stabilised and normal operations...
NCC To Block Unapproved Phones From Nigerian Networks Soon
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigerians buying mobile phones and other SIM-enabled devices could face restrictions on network access as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) steps up enforcement of type approval and device verification requirements.
The...
NCDMB, Dangote Push For Local Suppliers, Warn Against Compliance-Only Approach
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria risks losing the economic benefits of major industrial investments unless local businesses can supply the goods, services and technical expertise needed to sustain them, the Nigerian Content Development...
2027 Elections: Catholic Bishops Declare Nationwide Prayer, Fasting Against Vote-Buying, Violence
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As Nigerians prepare to elect their next leaders in 2027, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called for nationwide prayer and fasting to confront electoral violence,...
2027 Elections: INEC Seeks Royal Fathers’ Support To Curb Violence, Voter Apathy
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on traditional rulers in the South-East to mobilise their communities for voter...
Tinubu 2027: Aiyedatiwa To Receive Tompolo As PBAT Movement Takes Campaign To Ondo
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is expected to receive Niger Delta figure High Chief Government Oweizidei Thomas Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, as the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement inaugurates its...
Police Rescue Kidnap Victims, Foil One-Chance Robbery In 10-State Operations
Police operatives have rescued an abducted doctor in Enugu, foiled a suspected one-chance robbery in Lagos and arrested suspects linked to kidnapping, human trafficking and murder in a series of...
FRSC Mourns Ogun State Commander Ogunjobi After Another Loss
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been plunged into mourning following the death of its Ogun State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Oludare Ogunjobi, coming shortly after the death of former...
NAFOWA Pledges Sustained Welfare Support For Families Of ATR-42 Crash Victims
Families mourning loved ones killed in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR-42 aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, have been assured of continued welfare and humanitarian support by the...
