Police Arrest Seven Suspected Kidnappers, Recover Victim’s Body
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigeria Police Force has arrested seven suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate operating in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Kaduna State and recovered the body of a woman abducted in Kuje, Abuja. The victim, Oluwadamilola Adedayo, was abducted alongside her mother, Nancy Adedayo, her 12-year-old brother, David Adedayo, and their […]
FG Tracks 44 Contacts After Ebola Case Confirmed in Abuja
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has intensified public health measures after confirming an Ebola virus disease case in the Federal Capital Territory on October 20, 2026. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, citing information from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The patient, […]
FG Vows to Preserve ECOMOG Legacy, Honour Fallen Troops
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving the legacy of the Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) and honouring Nigerian troops who died during peacekeeping missions in West Africa. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), gave the assurance when he received a delegation of ECOMOG […]
Nigeria Urges Africa to Boost Local Resources
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has called on African countries to mobilise domestic resources, strengthen strategic autonomy and prioritise local processing of minerals to drive economic growth. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, made the call at the Berlin Global Dialogue 2026, where he outlined Nigeria’s vision for a new model of […]
Defence Spikers, NAF Rockets Shine in Volleyball Contest
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Defence Spikers, NAF Rockets and CNS Spikers were among the standout teams as the volleyball competition delivered thrilling encounters across Days Three and Four, with several clubs securing crucial victories in the men’s and women’s categories. In the men’s division, Defence Spikers defeated the Nigeria Police Force 3–1, recovering from a 25–27 […]
T20 Qualifier: Six Coaches Declare World Cup Ambitions in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Coaches of Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, The Gambia, Mozambique and Lesotho have declared their ambitions to qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as the Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C begins in Abuja. At a pre-tournament press conference, the six teams expressed confidence in their chances, with only two places available at next […]
China Condemns US Ban on DeepSeek AI in Federal Agencies
By Zainab Bakare China has criticised a United States government ban on the use of artificial intelligence tools developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek across civilian federal agencies, describing the move as an overreach of national security concerns. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday, that the decision politicised science, technology and trade issues […]
Engineers Seek 22-Month Plan to Privatise Refineries
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) has called on the Federal Government to privatise Nigeria’s non-operational state-owned refineries through a transparent process to be completed within 22 months. National President of the society, Engr. Bayo Olarewaju-Alo, made the proposal at a news conference titled “Nigeria’s Moribund Refineries Need New Governance”. He […]
World Bank Plans to Expand Affordable Digital Access
By Zainab Bakare The World Bank has unveiled a strategy to expand internet access, lower digital connectivity costs and improve access to online services in developing countries. World Bank President, Ajay Banga, said digital technology could help countries create jobs, improve productivity and make better use of limited resources. In a statement on Monday, Banga […]
Tinubu Rules Out Petrol Subsidy Return, Urges Youth to Vote
By Zainab Bakare President Bola Tinubu has ruled out a return to petrol subsidies, using the biblical story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt to defend his decision to end the policy. Tinubu spoke on Monday at an event organised by the City Boy Movement, a group led by his son, Seyi Tinubu, […]