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The United States has delivered some military equipment it sold to Nigeria as part of the two countries’ bilateral counterterrorism collaboration. The delivery, made over the weekend using the United States Air Force C-17 aircraft,…
A daughter of the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Titilayo Adewale, has denied claims that she criticised the church’s leadership for allegedly sidelining the legacy of her late father, Pa Josiah Olufemi Akindayomi. In a statement…
A delegation of the Kano State Government has paid a condolence visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the government and people of Sokoto State over the death of the Sardaunan Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Alhaji.…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed the state’s readiness to host the 2026 CAF Awards after a high-powered delegation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspected the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, popularly known as…
The Adamawa State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the alleged shooting of a businessman by military personnel in Mubi North Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement issued…
Fresh details have surfaced revealing how former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva’s alleged financial contributions to the 2025 failed coup plot were distributed to participants assigned strategic responsibilities for the operation. Military investigators alleged that Mr Sylva, considered the principal…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested nine suspects in connection with separate cases of culpable homicide, an attack on a police facility, and violent disturbances at Gujungu Market in Taura Local Government Area of the state. This was confirmed…
Ex-JAMB Registrar Oloyede reflects on decade in office, cites lower UTME costs, transparency reforms
The immediate past Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Is-haq Oloyede, has reflected on his decade in office, saying the board became more transparent, technology-driven and accountable while improving staff welfare and reducing the cost of the…
The National Broadcasting Commission has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking leave to file a fresh appeal against a Federal High Court judgment that barred it from imposing fines on broadcast stations. The application follows the Court of…
The new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Segun Aina, has unveiled a five-pillar agenda aimed at strengthening the body’s governance, expanding its digital infrastructure and improving service delivery over the next five years. Mr Aina announced…
Thirty years after guiding Nigeria to its first and only Olympic football gold medal, former Dream Team coach Johannes “Bonfrère” Jo has expressed disappointment that the Nigerian government is yet to recognise or reward his role in one of the…
Sulaiman Bala, a lieutenant-commander and the spokesman of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) VICTORY, says the Navy has dismantled a suspected militant’s hideout at the Ine Ikoridung coastal settlement in Cross River State. He said the militants used the settlement…
Thirty-two teams are competing for a N5m prize package as the Lagos State Government unveiled the second season of the Lagos Street Soccer Stars Oshodi tournament on Sunday, August 2, 2026, with teams presented with playing kits ahead of a…
Former Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Abubakar Bwari, has challenged former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s recent claims against the late former Speaker, Ghali Na’Abba, insisting that the former president’s account of events surrounding impeachment moves during the Fourth Republic…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured that the state is ready to host this year’s CAF Awards after a five-man team from the Confederation of African Football inspected the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, popularly known…
Auwalu Mahmuda, a major general has assumed duty as the 56th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Nigerian Army’s 2 Division in Ibadan, Oyo State, taking over from Chinedu Nnebeife, whose tenure was marked by one of the military’s most…
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