Tinubu Applauds Rescue of 308 Kidnap Victims
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the rescue of 308 people abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as the largest single-day rescue carried out by Nigeria’s security agencies. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the victims were rescued during a joint intelligence-led operation involving […]
FG Inaugurates NBTE Board, Unveils TVET Reform Agenda
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), ending more than five years without a board. It also unveiled a new reform agenda to strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, […]
Osun Denies ₦11bn Looting Allegation, Accuses EFCC of Bias
By Zainab Bakare The Osun State Government has denied allegations that ₦11 billion was looted from its accounts, accusing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of pursuing a politically motivated investigation. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, the government claimed the EFCC froze the state’s accounts […]
NILDS, Federal University Lokoja Admit 66 PhD Students
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal University Lokoja (FUL), in collaboration with the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has matriculated 66 new doctoral students for the 2025/2026 academic session. With a strong warning that no student, regardless of status or influence, will receive preferential treatment in the pursuit of a Doctor of Philosophy […]
Kalu Hails Tinubu’s Pay Boost for Soldiers
By Anayo Akwitti Senator Orji Kalu, the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a significant salary increase for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, describing the decision as a timely demonstration of the administration’s commitment to the welfare of troops defending the nation’s territorial integrity. President Tinubu recently […]
Police Invite AIG Jimoh, VeryDarkMan Over Allegations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has invited Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Moshood Jimoh and social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, for questioning over allegations made against the senior police officer. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement posted on X on Tuesday. He […]
Lawan, Yar’Adua Hail ₦264bn Military Welfare Boost
By Anayo Akwitti Senate leaders have commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a new salary structure for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces. They described the ₦264 billion increase in the annual military wage bill as a major boost to troop morale. The Senate Committee on Defence Chairman, Senator Ahmad Lawan, and his counterpart on […]
Defence Salary Review Raises Personnel Cost to ₦924bn
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government’s new salary structure for military personnel will raise the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s annual personnel cost from ₦660 billion to ₦924 billion. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), disclose this while commending President Bola Tinubu for approving salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for […]
Mogadishu Barracks Win Women’s Football Crown
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 Abuja Military Barracks Youth Championship was officially declared open on Tuesday 4th of August 2026, with military authorities reaffirming their commitment to youth development through sports, even as Mogadishu Barracks emerged champions in the women’s football event after a dramatic day of competition. Representing the Chief of Defence Staff, General […]
Mandela House Triumphs At Maiden CSA Alumni Games
By Godstime Egelege-Idama Mandela House emerged champions of the maiden edition of the Capital Science Academy (CSA) Alumni Inter-House Sports, bringing an exciting two-day competition to a close in Abuja. The event, held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment Stadium in Asokoro from August 1 to 2, reunited alumni from more than 16 graduating sets in […]