Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has again recorded a major feat on the global stage as its students received cash rewards at the 3rd edition of the Huawei Education Summit (THES26) held in Abuja for their outstanding performance at the 2025/2026 Huawei ICT Skills Competition Global Finals in China....
BY AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna
Nigeria’s education community on Friday night celebrated the immediate past Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, as he formally bowed out after a decade of sweeping reforms that transformed the examination body into one of the country’s most transparent and accountable public institutions....
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Saturday commenced the nationwide publication of the personal particulars of candidates nominated by political parties for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections, in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026. Among those whose details were displayed are President Bola...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja The Benue State Director-General for Plenipotentiary and Liaison Affairs, Dr. Jimmy Terhemen Ajim has resigned his appointment. A copy of Ajim’s letter of resignation with reference no:BN/10/AB/OFF/6/VII/3 and addressed to Governor Hyacinth Alia, through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), was made available to...
Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel delivered a brilliant performance to win the men’s 400m hurdles gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The 23-year-old crossed the finish line in 48.47 seconds to become the first Nigerian to win gold in the event at the Commonwealth Games. England’s Jake...
Nollywood actor Charles Okocha defeated street-pop singer Portable in their highly anticipated celebrity boxing rematch held on Friday at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The fight, tagged: “Unfinished Business,” ended unexpectedly after the opening round when tensions boiled over inside the ring. Portable grabbed Okocha during...
Hamas on Friday announced that it has accepted a ceasefire framework unveiled by US President Donald Trump, which includes the group’s complete disarmament and the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. The Palestinian group said its weapons would be handed over to the National Committee for Administration of...
Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered lawyers, litigation staff, court registrars and other legal practitioners appearing before it to immediately stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official dealings with the apex court. The directive was conveyed in a memorandum dated July 13,...
In line with extant military tradition, Headquarters 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, witnessed a change of command on Thursday, 30 July 2026 at Owena Cantonment, Akure, Ondo State. Brigadier General Jibril Garba assumed duty as the 15th Commander of the Brigade. In his farewell address, the outgoing Commander, Brigadier...
Troops of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, under 2 Division, participating in Operation WABAIZIGAN, have successfully rescued 14 kidnapped victims following a swift response to a kidnap incident along the Lagos–Benin Expressway in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. Assistant Director Army Public Relations, 4 Brigade Nigerian...
In a display of vigilance and bravery, troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has yet again thwarted a terrorist abduction attempt and rescued 31 civilians during a successful military operation conducted along the Buratai–Kamuya Road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified preparations for the August 15 Osun State governorship election, assuring residents that “the ballot, not the bullet,” will determine the state’s next governor as it continued its statewide readiness assessment. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), gave the assurance today during a...
Nigeria Police Force has successfully concluded its participation in the Specialized Training on Counter-Terrorism Investigations Train-the-Trainer Programme held from July 13 to 31, 2026, in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco. The programme, organised by the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) under its Global Counter-Terrorism Investigations Programme in collaboration with...
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued a 20-year-old woman who was abducted by Boko Haram during the 2021 farming season after she escaped from a terrorist hideout in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The victim, identified as Ummi Umar, was found by troops of the 82...
Kano State High Court has sentenced 19-year-old Saudat Jibrin to death by hanging after finding her guilty of murdering her husband, Salisu Idris, only nine days after they got married. Justice Maryam Sabo delivered the judgment on Thursday, concluding a 14-month trial in which the court ruled that the...
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of 18 year old winger Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge in a deal worth €8.5 million. The youngster has signed a contract until June 2031, with Club Brugge also securing a 20 percent sell on clause as part of the agreement. The move is...
University of Jos (UNIJOS) has launched a campus-wide ” See Something, Say Something ” security campaign as part of renewed efforts to tackle cultism, mob justice, examination malpractice and other activities threatening peace and safety within the institution. Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Tanko Ishaya, unveiled the initiative on...
Pan-Africanist dreams of enforced Pan-African unity and brotherhood as promised by Kwame Nkrumah are questioned by many commentators, who cite repeated instances of xenophobic violence in South Africa as proof that Pan-African unity is not what Africans desire. The late Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana and the late Nelson Mandela...
Nigeria Police Force has deployed theCommissioner of Police, CP Samuel Erale Etaifo, to Osun State as CP elections, in preparation for the forthcoming governorship election. Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Friday in Abuja CSP Iniedu said...
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Prof. Leonard Karshima Shilgba as acting Vice Chancellor, University of Agriculture Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh. The acting Vice Chancellor would take over from “Dr. Qrisstuberg Msughter Amua who has been relieved of his appointment for administrative reasons.”A statement...