…promotion initiatives implemented under the current leadership in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The statement added that NEPC had also implemented a third-party certification programme covering HACCP, FDA, HALAL and ISO standards, enabling more than 150 exporters to secure internationally reco…

…assent of President Tinubu.While preaching in his church, the cleric said the Federal government should be ready to convert Stadiums into prisons because he and many Christians will readily break the law.''Make all the stadiums in Nigeria to become a prison; if you want to enforce that law, we are coming. We will break…

…tax practitioners and individuals engaged in virtual asset activities, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to expand the country’s tax base and strengthen compliance within the rapidly growing digital economy. In a public notice issued on Monday, the NRS said it had formally released the Guidelines on the Tax…

…on Monday while inspecting the affected sections at the Ore corridor in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. According to Umahi, the three major flood-prone locations along the Ondo section of the expressway are: Agofure at Km 100, Adolak Junction near Ore Flyover Bridge at Km 107, and the Agric Section at Km 11…

…the experience left him frustrated and disrupted his travel plans despite the Federal Government’s passport reform efforts. Ike, in a series of posts on X on Sunday, recounted what he called a four-month ordeal, saying the delays, repeated payments and administrative processes forced him to spend far more than expected…

…power plants, making electricity stable, building industries, instead of elites and government coming together to build industries, all that the supporters of the President and very jobless, irresponsible elites that we have is to give this kind of sycophancy''He went on to say he would be distributing the rice to his…

…bandits have abducted the village head of Patiko, Zugurma District, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, Mallam Haruna Abubakar.A resident of the area, Aliyu Usman, told Daily Trust that the bandit invaded the village in the wee hours on Friday, July 31, 2026 and shot sporadically while surrounding the residen…

…3. According to the statement, operatives of the Hisbah command in Tudunwada Local Government Area apprehended the TikToker following the circulation of a video in which he compared the cost of marriage with that of f0rnication. In the video, Namadina was quoted as saying that engaging in illicit s£xual relations could…

…terrorist informants during a fighting patrol at Askira Market in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the suspects were apprehended at about 3:10 p.m. on August , 2026 by troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion acting on credible intelligence.…

"I have not heard any statement from government quarters against the k!llings" Bishop Oyedepo knocks Tinubu, tells him to stop "pretending" to be ignorant (video) General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide, a.k.a Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the worsening insecurit…

…bond programme permanent for travellers from Nigeria and 49 other countries. The Federal Government also barred MDAs from awarding unfunded contracts, the NYSC released fresh orientation camp guidelines for prospective corps members, and fresh cracks emerged within the Obi-Kwankwaso political movement. Also, the Wike-b…

…after Iran announced the hanging of two men found guilty of taking part in anti-government protests during the winter. AFP

…stance in the first half of 2026, channeling the bulk of their assets into Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) securities that climbed to ₦17.40 trillion by the end of June, according to a review by Cowry Assets Management Limited. The figure marks a rise from ₦16.33 […] The post N17.40trn in FGN bonds shows pension fu…

…of pride for the nation. The port has continued to perform remarkably well, supporting government revenue generation and the country’s broader economic aspirations. I commend the management of Lekki Port and all the government agencies operating here for their dedication and professionalism. As Nigeria confronts the gr…

The Federal Government has barred Ministries, Departments and Agencies from awarding contracts or entering into any financial commitments without first securing the required budgetary approval and cash backing, in a move aimed at tightening fiscal discipline and enforcing compliance with procurement laws. The directive…

The Federal Government has approved a N50,000 annual ward coat allowance for pharmacists, medical laboratory scientists and 17 other categories of allied health professionals in 71 federal tertiary health institutions, with implementation taking effect from June 1, 2026. The approval, granted by the National Salaries,…

…and to inspire the next generation of female leaders. Adebowale also called on governments at all levels to introduce policies that would strengthen girls’ education and improve the quality of learning both within and outside the classroom. “I think the government should just sit down and draft policies that will empow…

…2026 budget proposal of N1.854tn at the residential quarters on July 10, 2026. A senior government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to comment, confirmed that the new Assembly complex had been completed and was ready for use. He said, “It has been completed for a long time, bu…

…the outstanding issues formed part of the terms of settlement signed with the Federal Government on February 15, 2026, which led to the suspension of JOHESU’s 84-day nationwide strike.In a joint statement signed by JOHESU National Chairman, Comrade Kabiru Ado Sani, and National Secretary, Comrade Martin Egbanubi, the u…

…overpowered security guards and stole 12 metres of armoured cable from a transformer at Government Unity School, Ringim, plunging the school into darkness. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, said in a statement made available to PUNCH Metro…

…He noted that the company’s corporate social responsibility programmes are aligned with government development priorities and implemented through sustained partnerships. The statement from the company stated, “The educational materials distributed included school bags, exercise books, writing materials, water bottles,…

…those marked for arrest are mainly from Ikire, the headquarters of the Irewole Local Government Area. Alimi, who said top on the list allegedly drawn up by the opposition of those targeted for arrest was the Commissioner for Energy, Ademola Adeyemo, added that a chieftain of the Accord in Ikire, Taofeek Akinyemi, who w…

…workforce and the confidence of its shareholders. Ayebae also acknowledged the Federal Government’s policy measures aimed at strengthening local pharmaceutical manufacturing, noting that the improved operating environment had enabled indigenous manufacturers to expand production and meet the increasing demand for quali…

…Jupiter subsequently approached an international arbitration court against the Federal Government, while engaging in what he described as a campaign to pressure the ministry into reversing the decision. Bamigbetan rejected claims that Alake favoured Chinese investors over Western companies, saying the minister’s intern…

…attempted to flee after residents became suspicious of his activities in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Hassan Hammon Buba, 35, was arrested at about 2:30 p.m. on July 31, 2026 by troops of the 232 Battalion (Tactic…