State Police: Mbah presses for financial autonomy, investment in technology
…Allays fears of abuse, says no one would be governor forever Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for financial autonomy and investment in modern security infrastructure for state police services when created, stressing the need for any legal framework for state police to take into account the need for national standards, national support, […]
Turnout as Katung concludes first phase of free hepatitis B vaccination in Southern Kaduna
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Residents of Southern Kaduna turned out at primary healthcare centres across four local government areas as the first phase of Senator Sunday Marshall Katung’s free Hepatitis B vaccination programme concluded. The three-day exercise, held from July 6 to 8, covered Zangon Kataf, Kaura, Jema’a and Jaba local government areas. Vaccination centres were […]
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, July 10, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded relatively steadily against the United States dollar on Friday, July 10, 2026, across both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market, as traders continued to monitor foreign exchange liquidity and demand.
MultiChoice now fully integrated into Global Media Group — Canal+ CEO
MultiChoice has formally become a full subsidiary of Canal+, marking a new phase in the evolution of one of Africa’s leading pay television operators. In a statement, yesterday, David Mignot, Chief Executive Officer of Canal+ Africa and MultiChoice, said the integration positions MultiChoice within a global media organisation with an extensive international footprint. MultiChoice is […]
NAUS pickets S’ African firms Over xenophobic attacks on Nigerians
The National Association of University Students on Friday staged a protest at the South African High Commission in Abuja, accusing the South African government of failing to halt recurring xenophobic attacks against Nigerians living in the country.
Nigeria solid minerals exports hit N354bn
By Gabriel Ewepu Nigeria’s solid minerals exports have sustained uptrend rising to N354 billion in 2025, up by 2018 percent from N117.29 billion recorded in 2023. The figure for nine months 2024 was N199.6 billion with full year estimated to be over N266 billion. Similarly, revenue generated for the Federation Account climbed to over N70 billion, […]
Tinubu promised to restore security across Nigeria, says Ndume
The senator said he drew Tinubu’s attention to the security challenges confronting Nigerians, particularly residents of Borno State, where insurgent attacks have continued to affect communities.
UNICEF holds consultations on 2028–2032 CPD to strengthen children, women rights, wellbeing
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has commenced sub-national consultations with enablers from its priority states under the Enugu Field Office as part of preparations for the development of the 2028–2032 Country Programme Document (CPD), aimed at strengthening policies and interventions that advance the rights and well-being of children and women […]
Forty Years on the Water: How Starzs Investments Built Nigeria’s Indigenous Maritime Standard
From a one-man marine consultancy with a contract worth less than one million naira to a multi-billion-naira enterprise operating across West Africa’s offshore sector, Starzs Investments Company Limited (SICL) has spent four decades proving that indigenous expertise and global standards can thrive together, writes Olufunke. V. O There is a particular kind of audacity that […]
Attention President Tinubu: Poor football management: a grave national security concern
The 2026 FIFA World Cup which kicked off June 11 is already on the home stretch. New stars have emerged while some established stars have justified their ratings.
Family battles to save son allegedly shot during Army raid
…Claims officers involved promised to process the bills *No evidence to support such – Army By Efe Onodjae For over two months, 26-year-old Franklin Ivara has remained on a hospital bed, battling excruciating pain from an alleged gunshot wound that shattered his left leg during a military operation in Itigidi Community, Abi Local Government Area […]
