…North-Central had increasingly become one of Nigeria’s major conflict zones due to persistent farmer-herder clashes, communal violence, banditry and kidnappings, making the establishment of a specialised military formation in Makurdi timely and strategic. He said a Special Forces division would provide rapid-response c…

…State, Oba Aliyu Yusuf Arojojoye, at the weekend, enjoined members of the public to desist from spreading false information about the community, especially on banditry. Reports have it that Babanla community had experienced cases of banditry in recent times, resulting in loss of lives and property. Speaking during the…

…of its growing population, security challenges, and regional responsibilities but insisted the Armed Forces must first strengthen existing formations before creating new ones. He urged the Federal Government to first assess personnel and equipment gaps, citing Senator Ali Ndume’s disclosure at the National Assembly tha…

…held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, underscores the clinic’s sustained leadership in assisted reproductive healthcare and comes as it celebrates 30 years of helping individuals and couples achieve parenthood through fertility treatment. Receiving the award on behalf of the clinic, the Managing Director, Dr. Matthew A…

…child labour and harmful social norms as the major factors responsible for the crisis. “The challenge is not simply about getting children into classrooms. We must ensure they remain in school, learn effectively and successfully transition through the education system,” he stressed. Harvey reaffirmed the Save the Child…

Popular model d!es after being accused of stealing iPhone and brutally assaulted by friends in Jos A model, Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as Ibee, has d!ed after he was accused of stealing an iPhone and brutally assaulted in Plateau State. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Ring Road area of Jos North …

…efforts to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those responsible for the attack, insisting that the people of Naridon and other vulnerable communities deserve more than sympathy. “The recurring violence against innocent and hardworking citizens must not be allowed to become a part of our reality,” he said. The senator a…

…industry created to provide comfort and relaxation to tourists. “If not for this crisis in Iran, the closest tourism destination that everybody yearns for is Dubai, to go there and enjoy. So what we are trying to do here is, if we can’t go to Dubai, let’s provide our own Dubai in Rivers State. “If we can’t go to Qatar,…

…to questions on the political calendar and how it might affect project timelines, Wike insisted that governance remains a continuous process driven by President Bola Tinubu’s mandate, dismissing suggestions that the administration should slow down its pace of work. “Has the tenure of Mr President ended? Certainly not.…

"One of my colleagues took the HIV prevention injection, Lenacapavir, and started experiencing this reaction shortly after" - Nigerian nurse A Nigerian nurse has shared a video showing the skin reaction she says one of her colleagues experienced after taking lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection. The nurse, however,…

Man reacts to video allegedly showing Oko Poly hostel before collapse, says he has "no sympathy" for victims A man has sparked reactions online after reacting to a video which was allegedly taken before the hostel of some students of Oko Polytechnic collapsed on Sunday night, reportedly trapping several students inside…

Instagram user knocks men who borrow money to please their girlfriends An Instagram user has knocked men who go as far as borrowing money to meet their girlfriends' financial needs, urging them to be honest when they cannot afford something. The user argued that some men, out of embarrassment, would rather borrow money…

Siblings prevent eldest sister and her guests from attending their mum's funeral venue because she did not donate financially towards burial cost (video) A woman and her guests were left under the rain after they were allegedly prevented by the woman's siblings from entering the reception venue following her mother's f…

…hawking in commercial buses, where the Senate said that the ban is not a new policy, insisting that the restriction has been in place since 2007. On the other hand, President Bola Tinubu declined to meet with South Africa’s special envoy, directing the delegation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs instead, and the Fede…

…of reckless driving and organised street racing in residential areas, the minister emphasised that civic rights have limits when public safety is compromised. “First of all, they are trying to show how beautiful the roads are, but then they forget there are aspects of it that also pose danger to innocent citizens. “I a…

…from insecurity in the country, alleging that this may be responsible for the persistence of banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities. Abah made the allegation during his pastoral visit to the Methodist Holy Trinity Cathedral Church, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, where he urged leaders to unite and take decisive a…

…the maximum sentence - execution - for stealing reserve grain amid a domestic food crisis. by Linda Ikeji at 27/07/2026 5:22 PM | Share this Story

…infrastructure, accessibility, teacher competencies, curriculum adaptation, assistive technology, learner assessment, safeguarding and quality assurance. She stressed that international evidence has shown that early identification and intervention significantly improve school readiness, literacy development and long-te…

…"forced to drink poisoned water." He alleged the water is unclean and has caused him "persistent stomach problems." The claims come after Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan Tate, were arrested earlier this month in Miami after US Marshals executed a UK extradition warrant seeking their return to Britain. The brothers…

…and communications technology (ICT), fashion, healthcare and other industries.She emphasised that the achievements reinforce the Tony Elumelu Foundation's long-held belief that Africa is filled with untapped talent waiting to flourish."This reinforces our belief at the Tony Elumelu Foundation that there are hidden gems…

…According to residents, the two usually spent the night in Unguwan Lalle due to persistent insecurity in their community before returning home during the day. Residents said the attack occurred less than an hour after troops who had earlier responded to a separate bandit attack withdrew from the village. According to a…

…of the command, acting on credible intelligence and technical intelligence analysis, on 25 July 2026, arrested four suspects at their hideout along St. Brigid's Road, Asaba. The suspects are Johna Omarocha (m), Kelvin Onogho (m), Nkechi Nnaji (f), and Ufuoma Joshua (m). Edafe mentioned that a search at the hideout of t…

…as the "poverty premium," where individuals with the least financial resources consistently pay the highest prices for credit, goods, and essential services.Borrowers face soaring repaymentsOye cited cases where borrowers received loans of N65,000 but were required to repay N93,000 within just seven days. In some insta…

…also confirmed that international development and tackling the climate and nature crisis would remain priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The announcement follows the appointment of Kirsty McNeill as the new Minister for Development. McNeill will take up the role of UK Governor of four Regi…

…will receive the wife of the Vice-President, while the wife of the governor will assist in hosting the delegation. “About 1,800 bags of rice and other food items will be distributed. We have identified structured associations and community groups across the state to ensure the relief materials get to the intended benef…