Nigerian Army Deploys New Brigades, Battalions Across Six States
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, has disclosed that the Nigerian Army has established new brigades, battalions, and operational units across six states to strengthen security operations and improve rapid response to emerging threats nationwide. Shuaibu made the disclosure on Monday during the opening of the Chief of […]
NOA DG Issa-Onilu Unveils Agency’s Ambitious 2026 Agenda.
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, recently briefed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the agency’s ongoing reforms and its proposed 2026 programmes and activities conceived to strengthen national unity, civic responsibility and value re-orientation across the country. The engagement, which underscored the strategic importance of national orientation […]
Abuja Building Collapse: Wike Orders Free Treatment for Victims
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed that all victims injured in the collapse of a three-storey building under construction in Abuja receive free medical treatment, as emergency responders continue search-and-rescue operations at the site. The building, located behind Gudu Market in the nation’s capital, collapsed on […]
Nigeria secures Multiple Podium Finishes at Ongoing Africa Cycling Championships
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Host nation Nigeria delivered an impressive performance at the ongoing 2026 CAC Track African Championships in Abuja, recording several podium finishes and strong outings across junior and elite categories on Friday. Nigeria’s standout performance came in the Women Junior Omnium where Ogbe Divine secured a bronze medal after finishing third overall with […]
Nigeria Makes History with First-Ever Elite Team Sprint Gold
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Host nation Nigeria delivered a historic and electrifying performance on Wednesday at the 2026 CAC Track African Championships in Abuja, claiming its first-ever Men Elite Team Sprint gold medal and reinforcing its growing dominance in African track cycling. Backed by a roaring home crowd at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National […]
ICPC, NRS Partner to Tackle Tax Evasion in Borno
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has partnered with the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in Borno State to combat tax evasion and address cases of staff bullying during revenue enforcement operations. The partnership was announced on Thursday during a sensitisation meeting with staff of the Nigeria Revenue Service […]
Say No To Ponzi Investment Schemes, SEC Warns Nigerians
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against investing in unregistered online investment schemes promoted across social media platforms, cautioning that many operate as Ponzi schemes. In a public notice issued Thursday via its official X handle, the commission said it had observed a growing rise in fraudulent investment promotions […]
Tinubu Invites Guinea’s President for State Visit to Nigeria
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has extended a formal invitation to Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, for a state visit to Nigeria following a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. The development was disclosed on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Sunday […]
Nigeria Committed to BRICS Cooperation – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation within the BRICS framework, describing its participation at the group’s 20th anniversary meeting as a significant milestone in advancing global partnership, resilience, and sustainable development. According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria’s position is […]
Wike Denies PDP-APM Alliance, Accuses Makinde of Political Agenda
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports of an alliance between the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), insisting that the opposition party has no coalition arrangement with any political platform. Wike spoke on Thursday while inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in Abuja, where […]