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Major Military Overhaul: President Approves New Army Divisions, Massive Recruitment Drive

In a bid to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army, President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to 12 divisions. The presidency, in a statement, said the expansion builds on the administration’s sustained investments in the Armed Forces, including approval […]

Justice Served: Life Sentences for Terrorists Behind Oriire School Abduction

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three suspects involved in the abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. According to the court, the sentencing of Abdulrazak Umar, alias Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid; Yunusa Musa, alias Yunusa Bin Musa; and Shamsu Adamu Sani, alias Abu Itisar, […]

Senate President Backtracks: Akpabio Offers Olive Branch to Oshiomhole After Heated Exchange

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has apologised to Senator Adams Oshiomhole for describing one of his earlier remarks as “unsenatorial”, saying the disagreement between them has been resolved. Akpabio made the apology during plenary on Thursday while referring to an earlier exchange involving the senator representing Edo North. He said he would no longer characterise Oshiomhole’s […]

68 Passengers Escape Death as Enugu Air Jet Overruns Tarmac

An aircraft operated by Enugu Air veered off the runway after landing at Benin Airport yesterday, prompting an immediate emergency response at the facility. In a statement, the airline confirmed that all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated, with no injuries or fatalities recorded. “The aircraft has been secured and the relevant aviation authorities […]

Zenith Bank Named Africa’s Best Bank, Retains Nigeria’s Top Banking Honour at Euromoney Awards 2026

Zenith Bank Plc has been named Africa’s Best Bank and Nigeria’s Best Bank—the latter for the second consecutive year—at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, securing the most coveted continental and national honours in the banking industry. The awards were presented to the bank on Thursday, 16 July 2026, at The Peninsula London Hotel […]

‘I Appreciate Your Decisive Leadership’: Trump Hails Tinubu in Letter, Pledges Stronger US-Nigeria Security Partnership

United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his decisive leadership on behalf of the Nigerian people. The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the Presidency, Trump, in a letter […]

Fake Agency: Reps Panel Summons Foreign Affairs Minister, NSA Over Council’s Operations

The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has criticised the failure of several heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to honour its summons, describing their absence as a setback to its ongoing investigation. The committee expressed its displeasure shortly after Tuesday’s plenary, insisting that all invited […]

Burna Boy Tops Chartmasters’ List of Africa’s Best-Selling Artistes

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy has been ranked Africa’s best-selling artiste after recording 14.46 million Equivalent Album Sales (EAS), according to global music data platform, Chartmasters. The development was announced by Nigerian music news platform, The Debut Hub, in a post on its official X handle, @thedebuthub, citing data released by Chartmasters. The post […]

Higher Oil Receipts Lift Nigeria’s External Reserves Above $52bn as Inflation Eases

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, has announced that Nigeria’s gross external reserves have risen to 52.52 billion dollars, reflecting continued improvements in the country’s external position. Dr. Cardoso disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while presenting the communiqué issued at the end of the 306th meeting of the […]

House Moves to Secure Justice for Nigerians Hit by South Africa’s Xenophobic Attacks

The House of Representatives has called for a comprehensive investigation into the losses, casualties, and abandoned properties of Nigerians affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The lawmakers also urged the Federal Government to intensify diplomatic engagement with South Africa, pursue appropriate legal measures, and strengthen bilateral cooperation to guarantee the safety and protection […]

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