…“In light of the resignation of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr from his position as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and his appointment to new functions, President Masoud Pezeshkian has named Mohsen Rezaei as the head of this body,” presidency spokesman Mehdi Tabatabaei said on X. Rezaei, 71, led the Guard…

…proliferation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Sunday, finalised the coupling and detailed examination of a massive arms haul seized at the Tin Can Island Port Command, uncovering 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms alongside a critical assortment of supplementary rifle parts. The development follows the disclosure…

Armed men shot and killed Reuben Owie, the 85-year-old secretary of Iyowa community, at his home in Iguosa, Benin City, Edo StateThe attack happened around 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are worki…

…legal action over Adamawa candidate substitution By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has criticised the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, while also faulting the party’s handling of it…

…made the call on Sunday in Kano in a goodwill message delivered on his behalf by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, at the Grand Maulud of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Tijani. A statement by his media aide, Yomi Odunuga, noted that the President said religious leaders had a crucial role to play in conf…

…fiscal indiscipline, wasteful expenditure and poor implementation of budgetary appropriations. He stated this on Sunday while reacting to reports that 5,091 Nigerians were killed in violent incidents […] The post Atiku to Tinubu: Nigeria’s worsening insecurity can’t be separated from your govt’s wasteful spending appea…

…intensifies.The programme, called Creator Fast Track, was unveiled by parent company Meta Platforms as part of broader efforts to strengthen its position in the creator economy and regain traction among influencers.Under the scheme, creators with more than one million followers on rival platforms such as TikTok, YouTub…

…losing out. Then they claimed to have endorsed us. He almost cried. Endorsement cannot retain this seat for you. We are taking it over. “If you like, make 10 endorsements, we will collect this one from you.” The minister also dismissed Adeleke’s repeated references to him, saying he had deliberately avoided engaging th…

…security situation across the state. They include Government Secondary School, Tureta; Government Secondary School, Tangaza; Government Girls Secondary School, Bodinga; Government Girls Secondary School, Tambuwal; Government Technical College, Goronyo; Government Secondary School, Gudu; Government Secondary School, Gwa…

…and civilian experience prepared me well. Beyond that, I have served as Assistant Secretary of the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council, under the leadership of the Ooni of Ife. Those responsibilities exposed me to broader traditional leadership and governance issues, which have strengthened my capacity as a mon…

…promote agro-processing and boost Nigeria’s agricultural exports. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Mukhtar Muhammed, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at the Seasonal Life & Harmonious China Cultural Exhibition held at the China Cultural Centre. Muhammed said the col…

…to ensure implementation of the retreat’s resolutions. Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the retreat provided an opportunity to review Nigeria’s engagement with the Sahel and Lake Chad regions through constructive dialogue, mutual respect and practical cooperation. The Permanent…

…largely to vaccine refusal in the state. He said pregnant women were also receiving Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccines during antenatal care to protect newborns during their early weeks of life. On measles, Jiya said infections had declined in the state, with 31 cases recorded this year out of which nine tested positive and w…

…and endorsement by the African Policy and Research Consortium for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Duke-Abiola, the widow of the late businessman and politician, Chief Moshood Abiola, disclosed this on Saturday in a statement responding to the endorsement, which was recently announced by the con…

…him inside the club. An eyewitness who claims he witnessed the drama has now shared details. He claims that 2Baba's wife, Natasha, stormed the club in Abuja with her entourage after allegedly learning that her husband was there. 2Baba was billed to perform at Faze's grand opening of 90s Lounge, but there was a disrupti…

…World Cup in Brazil. Madugu further said it is important for the Super Falcons to retain their crown at the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria will face eternal rivals Cameroon in a potentially explosive quarter-final duel in Casablanca on Sunday. The winner will be guaranteed a place at the Women’s Wo…

…agriculture and economic development. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad, said the theme of the exhibition reflected not only Chinese philosophy but also the evolving relationship between Nigeria and China.He said the bilate…

…to 2007 and later became a senator representing Kaduna North. He also chaired the PDP Caretaker Committee during a period of crisis in the opposition party. This can be turned into a straightforward birthday congratulatory news story, with the governor’s remarks as the news peg and without reproducing the entire ceremo…

…encountered one another and each claimed ownership of the same structure. They compared details of their respective transactions and allegedly discovered that all four had paid the same Zimbabwean seller. The seller was reportedly no longer available, leaving the buyers to deal with the dispute among themselves. The di…

…it’s not good — the cancer has spread,” Hunter said, adding that the disease had metastasised to his father’s bones “and further”. “It’s very painful… very debilitating,” he said. “Cancer is really hard. It’s really sad to watch,” he stated. Hunter, who is Biden’s only surviving son, also described his father’s place w…

…to be the next Governor of Abia State. She took to Facebook to share her account details while asking for financial support to make her political ambition a reality. She added that no amount is too small. A "marketing executive" on Facebook donated one thousand Naira (N1,000) and made a public announcement that he has…

…because many of the affected communities were major producers of maize, potatoes, vegetables and other food crops. Mangu and neighbouring communities Communities in Mangu Local Government Area have also experienced repeated attacks affecting settlements around Mangu Halle, Kombun, Fungzai, Chanso, Tyop, Sabon Gari and…

…can guarantee approval of a Canadian visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), and that anyone making such a claim is running a scam.The government said scammers are approaching people through multiple channels, including emails, phone calls, and text messages, all promising to secure immigration documents that th…

…Hussein to describe Trump's gold-heavy White House decoration Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has criticized the White House makeover being undertaken by Donald Trump, arguing that the gold-heavy decor reflects the president's personality and comparing the appearance to Saddam Hussein's palaces.…

…to secure citizenship for children born on American soil. Under the directive, the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security were given authority to implement the new policy, while all other executive departments and agencies were directed to provide records and information necessary for implementation of the new poli…