Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), Joint Task Force North West, have been commended for their bravery and resilience after repelling a deadly terrorist ambush along the Bingi–Kekun Waje–Gusau Road in Zamfara State on January 19, 2026. The Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Captain David Adewusi, disclosed...
By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has recorded notable progress in its fleet modernisation drive as the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, engaged the Leonardo Aircraft Division in Milan, Italy, on the M-346 fighter ground attack aircraft programme. NAF spokesman, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, disclosed...
Secretary to the Borno State Government (SSG) and former Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Bukar Tijjani, on Wednesday officially picked up his All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic registration membership card of the party at Dikwa Central Ward, Ajari West Unit of Dikwa Local Government Area of Borno State Dikwa town...
Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly (BOSHA), Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan, has strongly criticised organisers of the North-East Zonal Public Hearing on the proposed amendment to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Constitution for excluding the photograph of Vice President Kashim Shettima from official posters and billboards for the...
Borno State Youth Parliament held its 4th official sitting at the hallowed chambers of the Borno State House of Assembly, where critical issues affecting young people in the state took centre stage The sitting was presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Usman, who declared proceedings open and...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of 128,396 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) at the ward level across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the 2026 Area Council Election scheduled for Saturday, 21st February 2026. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for the FCT, Malam Aminu Kasimu...
New Horizons Nigeria has launched the Almajiri-to-Tech initiative, a skills-driven programme designed to transform Almajiri children into productive computer technicians and unlock significant economic value for the country. The initiative, unveiled on Monday, will train 21 Almajiris within 90 days, equipping them with hands-on technical skills in computer maintenance,...
A Magistrate’s Court sitting in Sagamu, Ogun State, has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the driver involved in the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of two key members of boxing star Anthony Joshua’s camp, to February 25, 2026. Kayode, 46, is standing trial over a fatal...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris,has called on Nigerians, professionals, institutions, and the private sector to take shared responsibility for building and protecting the country’s reputation through honest communication and visible progress. The minister made the call on Tuesday at the Nigeria Reputation Summit 2026 held at...
Moroccan hospitality before, during and after the tournament has been exceptional Like millions of football fans who descended on Morocco for the African Cup of Nations final here in Rabat, and hundreds of millions more who watched globally, this has been an amazing tournament. The football infrastructure here has...
Nigerian Government has announced plans to deepen investment in the economy, rely more on domestic revenue, and significantly reduce its dependence on borrowing as part of ongoing fiscal reforms. Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking on Bloomberg...
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has announced the commencement of applications for its 2026/2027 Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, offering Nigerian students another opportunity to pursue advanced studies abroad in oil, gas and related fields. In a public notice shared via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @officialPTDF, the Fund...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false a viral online report claiming that the Commission has released a timetable for the 2027 General Elections. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle:@inecnigeria, INEC described the publication titled “BREAKING: INEC Releases Timetable for 2027 General...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, arraigned one Sarumi Samusudeen Babafemi for an alleged N206,000,000 (Two Hundred and Six Million Naira) fraud before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Babafemi alongside his companies, 606 Autos...
Federal Fire Service has expressed serious concern over a rising pattern of fire outbreaks linked to electrical surges and overloading, following three major incidents recorded within a 32-hour period in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), resulting in estimated losses exceeding ₦650 million. National PRO / Head, Corporate Services, Federal...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced plans to leverage satellite technology to expand mobile coverage to an estimated 23.3 million Nigerians who currently remain underserved by terrestrial networks, Channel TV has reported. According to a consultation paper published on the NCC’s website, the initiative aims to address persistent connectivity...
Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed to the 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on Monday, signaling a remarkable rise in global football standings. The new ranking, published on FIFA’s official website, reflects a 12-place leap from Nigeria’s previous 38th spot, accompanied by a notable +79.09...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have pocketed $2.5 million in prize money following their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The West African giants secured the bronze medal after an impressive campaign that saw them finish among the continent’s top three teams, reaffirming Nigeria’s status...
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said its National Spectrum Roadmap 2026–2030 will play a critical role in shaping Nigeria’s digital future by promoting transparency and predictable spectrum regulation. The Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Aminu Maida, made this known on Monday at a stakeholders’ consultation forum on...
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after his release from Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. Malami was reportedly taken into custody after fulfilling his bail conditions and stepping out of...