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...
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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,...
NSCDC uncovers illegal university in Lagos, rescues 106 students
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an illegal university operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Badagry, Lagos State, rescuing 106 youths...
Apostle sentenced to death for killing teenage daughter accused of witchcraft
A High Court in Calabar has sentenced a 51-year-old apostle, Ubong Bassey Etim, to death by hanging for the murder of his 16-year-old daughter, Deborah...
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...
Tinubu appoints Ayo Fayose, others into key federal positions
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 individuals into the boards and leadership of 10 federal agencies, including former Ekiti State Governor Ayo...
Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye Elected New ECOWAS Chairman
Senegal’s President, Diomaye Faye, has been elected Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government. Faye was chosen during the 69th Ordinary...