Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said CBN survey data shows Nigerians are abandoning plans to buy homes, cars and household goodsAtiku said a single pot of jollof rice for a family of five now costs ₦29,578, consuming over 40% of the ₦70,000 minimum wageA statement by the ADC presidential candidate described Tinubu…

…of State Services (DSS) for establishing an operational base in the area, saying intelligence-driven operations had reduced attacks before fresh violence resurfaced. The groups alleged that criminal elements had adopted new tactics aimed at frustrating ongoing security operations. Riyom: “We only want to go home” Sever…

…aiming for a First Class is to understand that academic excellence is not achieved by intelligence alone; it requires discipline, consistency, effective strategies, and the willingness to keep improving. I started my journey with a 3.82 CGPA, but through God’s grace, resilience, and intentional effort, I was able to gr…

…phones The Benue State Police Command has arrested five Pakistani nationals in separate intelligence-led operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas of the state. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, August 7, 2026 said 35 mobile phones were recove…

…because our investments in digital innovation, software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the TechRise initiative were designed to prepare youths for opportunities in the emerging global economy. “We have announced the immediate removal of administrative bottlenecks delaying the payment of the app…

…to improve its age assurance tools in New Mexico, which include using artificial intelligence to determine people's age based on signals such as who their friends are and what types of content they post and consume. Meta must also attempt to develop a dedicated "under-13-years-of-age prediction model" in the next two y…

Russia could attack NATO within weeks US intelligence warns as Putin 'aims to test alliance amid weapons shortage' US intelligence officials have warned that Russia could attempt to test NATO's resolve with a limited attack, potentially within the coming months.According to reports, the assessment has shifted from prev…

…said SASA operatives arrested the suspects in collaboration with community members after intelligence gathering, following reports of illegal adoption of a new born baby. Nwokoye said, "The suspects were arrested in different locations by SASA Women and Child Trafficking Investigation Unit. This is a condemnable the ac…

…the immediate release of duly appropriated capital funds to the Armed Forces, Police and intelligence agencies,” they said. The group commended the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria for what it described as their courage in speaking against insecurity, economic hard…

…other members of the child trafficking syndicate. "Acting on credible and actionable intelligence, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Aba North, apprehended one Nnamdis Lazarus, a 51-year-old male from Mbano in Imo State, currently residing in Uratta Aba, Abia State," the statement read. "The suspect was f…

…Mykhailo Fedorov, who established the Defence AI Center A1 to integrate artificial intelligence into military operations and accelerate the development and deployment of new technologies.Fedorov also encouraged private technology companies to work directly with the military, allowing engineers to rapidly develop and mo…

…were k!lled by suspected terrorists attacked the community on the Kaduna-Plateau border. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Zakari Yahu Adamu, was apprehended at about 4:00 p.m. on August 6, 2026 at Fadan Chanwe in Kauru LGA following ongoing investigations into t…

…data-processing equipment and related components, as companies rush to build artificial intelligence capacity. Exports climbed 23.9 percent year-on-year last month, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) reported, compared with a 23.0 percent forecast by Bloomberg. Overseas shipments of computers and related parts…

…evidence-based planning. He added that the government was also investing in artificial intelligence and digital innovation to strengthen diagnosis, medical imaging and health service delivery. The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building institutions rather than projects, insisting that reforms s…

…of applications from innovators across renewable energy, agriculture, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, healthcare, manufacturing, education, financial technology, climate technology and industrial engineering. “This overwhelming participation demonstrates one undeniable reality: Nigeria is blessed with an abunda…

…responsibilities, improve rapid troop deployment, strengthen border security and boost intelligence-led operations against terrorism, insurgency, banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities. He added that the combination of improved welfare, increased manpower and enhanced operational structures would further st…

…attacks by some presidential aides. Quoting what he described as an artificial intelligence-generated explanation of what constitutes an insult to the Catholic Church and its clergy, Opata said such acts include public attacks on religious beliefs, vandalism of sacred property, disruption of worship services and hate s…

…an alleged farm destruction incident in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 6:20 p.m. on Aug. 1, when troops of Sector 3 OPEP responded to a distress call from Hura Community over the destruction of farmland. On arrival, the troops…

…a raid on a notorious drug hideout in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama on August 6, 2026 that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on July 30, at the Congo-Russia area following intelligence on illicit drug activities in the locatio…

…Education, saying programmes must incorporate emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, digital technologies, green technologies and advanced manufacturing. He further encouraged polytechnics to gradually phase out non-technical programmes outside their statutory mandate while strengthening eng…

…Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected terrorist informant during an intelligence-led operation in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The suspect, identified as Alhaji Sule Bako, was apprehended at about 11:40 a.m. on August 5, 2026 in Dzangola Kilba, following credible intelligence linking h…

…injured by suspected Fulani bandits in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 10:45 a.m. on August 3, 2026 at Aloghom Village when the women went into the bush to fetch firewood. The sources said troops of Sector 8, Op…

…Arts Students Association (FASA) presidential aspirant, was arrested following credible intelligence gathered by detectives investigating the case. Four other suspects were earlier arrested in connection with the k!lling. The spokesperson for the command, SP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 aft…

…information on suspected drug-related activities, and assured them of prompt response to intelligence reports. On the sale of controlled substances through patent medicine stores, Audu warned that it was illegal for patent medicine vendors to stock or sell such drugs. He added that even licensed pharmacies were only pe…

…obtained after a forensic exploitation of the recovered devices, including high-value intelligence materials and a camcorder. Read more: https://punchng.com/army-places-bounty-on-wanted-iswap-leaders/ FG promises payment of outstanding N35,000 wage award by Aug. 15 The Federal Government has assured federal civil serva…