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target=_blank>British Defence Chief in Maiduguri to boost Nigeria-UK security collaboration
The United Kingdom’s Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff (Military Strategy and Operations), Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Collins, has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of efforts to support Nigeria’s ongoing campaign against terrorism and strengthen regional security cooperation. The visit was announced on Tuesday by the British Defence Staff West Africa, which said
target=_blank>Rivers: Police officers arrested over extortion
Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Mr Olugbenga A. Adepoju, has ordered the arrest, detention and immediate investigation of an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Omomefe Akin Geoffrey, and other officers over the allegation of extorting money from members of the public, while carrying out their duties. ASP Geoffrey and some police officers were allegedly captured in
target=_blank>NAHCON Concludes Return Airlift of Nigerian Pilgrims, Begins 2027 Hajj Preparations
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially concluded the return airlift of Nigerian pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the 2026 Hajj exercise, marking the end of a major national operation that saw the successful transportation of over 38,000 pilgrims to and from the holy land. A statement issued by NAHCON’s
target=_blank>Tinubu: We’re laying foundation for Nigeria that works for all
President Bola Tinubu says his administration is laying the foundation for a new Nigeria that works for the common prosperity of all citizens. Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday while inaugurating the construction of the two service carriageways of the Southern Parkway from Arterial Road S20 (Oladipo Diya Way) to Ring Road II, Federal Capital
target=_blank>What Manning Up is Costing Men
Every June, the world spends one Sunday celebrating fathers. Cards are bought. Phones ring. The men who raised us are told that they are appreciated. Then comes Monday. Everything goes back to normal. Back to silence. Back to the idea that men who admit they are struggling are somehow less for saying so. That idea
target=_blank>UK, Nigeria sign pact against terrorism financing, cyber threats
The United Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on Tuesday, sealed a renewed pact and strengthened cooperation against terrorism financing, cyber threats, disinformation and other emerging security challenges. The commitment, made at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja, during the opening of the 4th UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue, was
target=_blank>Tinubu transmits state police bill to Senate
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026, to the Senate, setting in motion what lawmakers describe as an epoch-making move to end decades of debate over decentralized policing in Nigeria. The initial bill was read for the first time during plenary on
target=_blank>Bandits kill six farmers in Kaduna
Six farmers were killed by suspected bandits on Monday in Kujijiro farmlands, Kuyello District of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, sparking fresh concerns over insecurity in the area. The victims were reportedly attacked and killed, while working on their farms, according to the Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU), which described the
target=_blank>Kebbi APC senator defects to ADC over primary crisis
Senator representing Kebbi South, Garba Musa Maidoki, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Our correspondent reports that Senator Maidoki—who chairs the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance and serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation—cited unresolved internal wrangling within the APC following
target=_blank>Kebbi: Eight killed in farmers-herders clash
Eight persons have been killed during a clash between farmers and herders in the Gulma community in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The incident occurred around 3pm on Monday, when a herder, Yaron Buba Dogo, allegedly allowed his cattle to stray into the farmland of one Alhaji Aminu Ala, destroying crops. It was
target=_blank>Opposition demands probe over alleged N4bn rail project error in Borno
Opposition parties and residents in Borno State have called for an independent investigation into the inclusion of a non-existent ₦4 billion railway project in the state’s 2025 budget implementation report. The demand follows the Borno State Government’s admission on Monday that the project, which was listed as 100 per cent completed, was included in the
Opposition demands probe over alleged N4bn rail project error in Borno
target=_blank>Flutterwave empowers NYSC entrepreneurs at YEEP 2026
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has reaffirmed its commitment to youth enterprise development through its partnership with the Activate Success International Foundation at the National Youth Entrepreneurship & Empowerment Programme, YEEP 2026. The summit, held over the weekend in Abuja, brought together young entrepreneurs, business leaders, and ecosystem stakeholders to discuss how technology, mentorship,
Flutterwave empowers NYSC entrepreneurs at YEEP 2026
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Ronaldo breaks new record with goal in Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has become the first footballer to score in six different World Cups. Ronaldo achieved the feat when he opened the scoring against Uzbekistan at the ongoing tournament in North America. The 41-year-old had come under criticisms from fans and pundits, following their opening 0-0 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
2026 World Cup: Ronaldo breaks new record with goal in Portugal vs Uzbekistan
target=_blank>Niger lawmakers revolt, suspend plenary over ‘unresolved issues’ with executive
The Niger State House of Assembly was thrown into sudden crisis on Tuesday as lawmakers suspended plenary indefinitely over what they described as “unresolved issues” with the state executive arm. The decision came shortly after proceedings commenced when Mohammed Abubakar, representing Chanchaga Constituency, moved a motion calling for the suspension of legislative business until the
Niger lawmakers revolt, suspend plenary over ‘unresolved issues’ with executive
target=_blank>Ekiti guber 2026: What I requested from Oyebanji when he visited me – Oluyede
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the just-concluded Ekiti State governorship election, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has revealed what he requested from the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and winner of the election, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, when he visited his residence in Ikere-Ekiti. Earlier, Oluyede had rejected the outcome of the
Ekiti guber 2026: What I requested from Oyebanji when he visited me – Oluyede
target=_blank>EFCC drags ex-Kaduna councillor back to court over alleged N16m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has re-arraigned a former councillor in Kaduna South Local Government Area, Theophilus Madami, over an alleged N16.08 million fraud, years after the anti-graft agency recovered N5 million from the alleged proceeds of the offence. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of
EFCC drags ex-Kaduna councillor back to court over alleged N16m fraud
target=_blank>Chelle to combine Super Eagles, U-23 Eagles coaching roles
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle will now take charge of the country’s U-23 side following an agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The 48-year-old agreed to combine the two roles following a meeting with top officials of the NFF and the National Sports Commission (NSC) in Abuja on Tuesday. Former internationals Samson Siasia
Chelle to combine Super Eagles, U-23 Eagles coaching roles
target=_blank>Bauchi can boost revenue by taxing social media firms – APM governorship candidate
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Movement (APM) in Bauchi State, Dr Yakubu Adamu, has said the state can increase its internally generated revenue by tapping into its large base of social media users. Speaking in an interview with Radio France Internationale (RFI) Hausa, Adamu argued that Bauchi should receive a share of the
Bauchi can boost revenue by taxing social media firms – APM governorship candidate
target=_blank>OneDosh Launches Cash App Funding to Connect U.S Users With Nigeria’s Digital Economy
NEW YORK, NY — June 2026 — OneDosh today announced the launch of Cash App funding for eligible U.S. users, creating a simpler way to add USD to a OneDosh wallet, convert to Nigerian naira, and move money across supported global corridors. The new feature gives users in the United States a familiar way to fund their
OneDosh Launches Cash App Funding to Connect U.S Users With Nigeria’s Digital Economy
target=_blank>‘They killed my father’ – Boy vows to join army, revenge against bandits VIDEO
A young boy identified as Umar, from Magami town in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has vowed to join the Nigerian Army and seek justice for his father, who was allegedly killed by suspected bandits. This emerged from a video shared on X on Tuesday by Bakatsine, a journalist who reports on conflict and insecurity
‘They killed my father’ – Boy vows to join army, revenge against bandits VIDEO
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