Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers Rescued After 56 Days in Captivity
Rescued Oyo Pupils and Teachers The abducted Oyo pupils and teachers have been rescued after 56 days in captivity following a coordinated security operation involving the military and other security agencies. By Uche Ikebudu The pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after […]
First Batch of Evacuated Nigerians Arrive Home from South Africa Amid Xenophobic Tensions
Hundreds of Nigerians return to Lagos as the Federal Government begins phased evacuation efforts following attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa. By Uche Ikebudu. Friday June 12, 2026 The evacuation of Nigerian citizens from South Africa gathered momentum on Wednesday as the first batch of returnees arrived in Nigeria following weeks of tension and […]
Customs to End Routine Physical Cargo Inspection By December.
By Uche Ikebudu Nigeria’s customs authorities have announced plans to phase out routine physical inspections of cargo at ports across the country by December, a move aimed at modernising clearance processes and reducing delays in the movement of goods. The decision was disclosed by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, during […]
World Bank MD Hails Nigeria as Global Reference Point for Steady, Credible Reforms
Anna Bjerde, World Bank MD By Uche Vera ABUJA — Nigeria has become a frequent global reference point for steady and credible reform leadership, according to Anna Bjerde, the Managing Director (MD) for Operations at the World Bank. Bjerde made the statement on Tuesday during a visit to the State House in Abuja, where she […]
US Deplys Ground Troops to Nigeria in Expanded Security Cooperation
Us Troops on Ground in Nigeria By Uche Vera United States of America has deployed a contingent of ground troops to Nigeria, marking the first official acknowledgment of U.S. military personnel on Nigerian soil in recent history, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The deployment was announced by General Dagvin Anderson Commander of the United States Africa […]
Telcos to Invest ₦1.4trn in Nationwide Network Expansion
By Uche VeraTelecommunications operators in Nigeria are set to invest approximately ₦1.4 trillion in expanding their network infrastructure, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, made this known while speaking at a stakeholder forum, stating that the planned investment would be directed at strengthening network […]
GAS SHORTFALL THREATEN BLACKOUT.
Chief Adebayo A. Adelabu Reduced gas supply has heightened risk of electricity outages nationwide – Olukemi Odoh reports. Nigerians face the possibility of widespread power supply disruptions as gas producers begin cutting supplies to thermal power stations across the country, further weakening electricity generation already under pressure due to persistent gas constraints. The shortage of […]
2025: FG Records Revenue Shortfall in Excess of 70 percent- Edun.
Wale Edun, Finance Minister. A major revenue gap has scutlled FG’s revenue projections this. Ɓy Olukemi Odoh The Federal Government has recorded a significant revenue shortfall in the 2025 fiscal year, with actual receipts falling far below budget projections, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has disclosed. Speaking before […]
Troops Rescue Six kidnapped Worshipers in Kogi
The Army Launches Successful Operation, UnRescued Victims iting Six Kidnapped Worshipers with Their Families. Rescued Victims By Olukemi Odo Troops of the 12 Brigade of the Nigerian Army have rescued six people abducted by bandits from forests in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. The rescue operation took place in the Ejiba and […]
Tinubu to Appoint New Defence Minister After Incumbent Resigns.
Minister Badanu steps down over health concerns as President Tinubu prepares to nominate a new defence chief. Former Minister of Defence, Badaru By Uche Vera President Bola Tinubu is expected to name a new Minister of Defence this week following the resignation of the current minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who stepped down citing health reasons. […]