Dangote to Donate One-Third of Fortune to Charity Under Succession Plan
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to dedicate one-third of his wealth to charity as part of his succession strategy, according to his daughter, Halima...
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Troops launch rescue operation after Zamfara LG chairman abducted by bandits
The Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Nura Abdullahi, has been abducted by bandits following a deadly attack on his residence in...
Tinubu expands Nigerian Army with four new divisions, 28,000 personnel
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel as...
UI names Peter Olapegba 14th Vice-Chancellor after competitive selection
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Prof. Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the institution’s 14th Vice-Chancellor after a competitive selection process involving...
US Reaffirms Security Partnership as Trump Hails Tinubu’s Counterterrorism Drive
United States President Donald Trump has praised President Bola Tinubu for his leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks targeting Christian communities,...
Food Prices Keep Pressure on Households Despite Inflation Slowdown
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased marginally to 15.91 per cent in June 2026 from 15.93 per cent in May, but price pressures remained severe across...
2026 World Cup: FIFA Pays Record $871m Prize Money as Spain Earn $51m Title Reward
FIFA distributed a record $871 million in prize money at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, making it the most financially rewarding tournament in the competition’s...
Six Killed as Gas Truck Explodes at Kogi Army Checkpoint
At least six people were killed on Tuesday night after a gas-laden truck exploded at an Army checkpoint along the Abuja-Lokoja Federal Highway in Kogi...