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Tinubu orders NIMC to enrol all Nigerians, sets 2026 deadline
President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Identity Management Commission to enrol every Nigerian in the national identity database before the end of 2026, the commission’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, says. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Coker-Odusote said the directive is part of the Federal Government’s plan to build a comprehensive…
FG Suspends Planned WAEC, NECO Fee Hike
The government stressed that no adjustment to examination fees would take effect until discussions with stakeholders are concluded. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination (NECO SSCE),…
‘How intelligence-led operations aided rescue of abducted Oriire victims’
oyo children Fresh details have emerged on the intelligence-led operation that culminated in the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Council of Oyo State, with security sources disclosing that the arrest of family members of the kidnappers proved to be a decisive turning point. According to security…
Former Minister Nnaji Pleads Not Guilty To Certificate Forgery Charges
The charges further cover claims of receiving approximately ₦29.5 million in salary and emoluments under false pretences, as well as money laundering allegations. Former Minister Uche Nnaji in court on Monday. A former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge over allegations of forging academic credentials,…
Ukraine Drone Strikes Kill Four, Wound Seven In Russia
Ukraine has been striking Russia, particularly energy targets, which Kyiv says is fair retribution for Moscow’s more than four years of attacks on its territory. Ukrainian rescuers work to extinguish a fire at a damaged residential building following a Russian drone strike late night in Zaporizhzhia on July 12, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of…
PFIPC: Police arraign Adeyemi tomorrow as pressure mounts on Senate, ICPC
Adeniyi Adeyemi • Adeyemi, two others to face forgery, impersonation charges• Rights advocate urges ICPC to resist pressure, follow evidence• Kawu insists Senate must answer questions over budget approval• Tinubu’s aide proposes reforms to prevent repeat• Archbishop links controversy to entrenched corruption• Ex-lawmaker defends Gbajabiamila, backs due process The controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention…
Troops kill 274 insurgents as Nigeria records 882 attacks
At least 792 persons lost their lives in 882 security incidents across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory in June 2026, with the military killing 274 insurgents, according to the latest report by SARI Global, a risk intelligence and security analysis firm that specialises in providing operational data, climate intelligence, and crisis management…
APC Sweeps Edo LG Polls, Wins All 18 Chairmanship, 192 Councillorship Seats
The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) said certificates of return will be presented to the winners on Monday. Edo is in South-South Nigeria The Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of all 18 chairmanship positions and 192 councillorship seats contested in Saturday’s local government elections across…
Messi’s Argentina March On, Africa Falters… Five Takeaways From World Cup Quarter-Finals
With only former winners left at the World Cup, the semi-final stage is ready to serve fans the best of football. A FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed at the Akron Stadium, where it arrived as the second part of its tour in Zapopan, Mexico on February 28, 2026. (Photo by ULISES RUIZ / AFP)…
Nigeria, UAE target higher trade under CEPA
President Bola Tinubu Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates are seeking to expand trade and investment under their recently signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), as both countries deepen economic cooperation across key sectors, Nigerian officials said on Sunday. The commitment followed a meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign…
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