CAN condemns killing of over 30 in Kauru, demands urgent security action
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Kaduna State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the killing of more than 30 residents of Narido (Kizakoro) community in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area, describing the attack as a barbaric assault on innocent civilians. In a statement signed by its State Chairman, Rev. Caleb Bawa […]
Fake agency: Head of service admits due diligence failure in recruitment waiver scandal
Appearing before the committee, Walson-Jack acknowledged that her office relied on documents later discovered to be fake in granting an authorised establishment and recruitment waiver to the purported agency.
Nigeria risks missing demographic dividend without investing in youths — NPC
By Folarin Kehinde The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, has warned that Nigeria may fail to reap the benefits of its youthful population unless governments and other stakeholders significantly increase investments in education, healthcare, skills development, employment and youth empowerment. Yusuf gave the warning at the national commemoration of the […]
Israel army strikes Gaza mosque, says used for Hamas ‘weapons storage’
The Israeli military on Wednesday said it had struck a mosque in the Gaza Strip which it said had been used by Hamas as a weapons storage facility.
Nigeria set to benefit as Afreximbank launches $50,000 CANEX Create-thon for African creators
By Udeme Akpan Nigeria’s fast-growing creative industry is set to receive a major boost following the launch of the CANEX Create-thon 2026, a $50,000 pan-African competition by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and technology firm Gebeya to support innovators in music, film and gaming. The initiative is expected to create new opportunities for Nigerian creators, […]
C’River LG workers storm governor’s office over 11 months’ unpaid salaries
Newly employed local government workers in Cross River State have staged a peaceful protest in Calabar over 11 months of unpaid salaries, urging Governor Bassey Otu to approve their enrolment on the state payroll.
C’River Assembly passes Bill to curb quackery in health sector
The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed a bill outlawing quackery in the state’s health sector, in a move lawmakers say will shield residents from unqualified practitioners and strengthen healthcare delivery across the state.
Why we failed to produce fake PFIPC DG before Reps panel — IG
“For Adeyemi to be here, the court order has to be vacated before he can be brought to the National Assembly.”
Troops rescue abducted soldier, civilian in Zamfara
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued an abducted soldier and a civilian during a fighting patrol in Zamfara State. The Media Information Officer of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, said the rescue took place on the morning of July 29, 2026, when troops […]
Bus conductor to receive 10 strokes of cane for slapping passenger
The magistrate said that the court was lenient with the convict because he did not waste the court’s time by his admission of guilt.
Trump says US to hit Iran hard
“We’ll be hitting them hard. They’re going to get a beating,” Fox News’s correspondent quoted Trump as saying, adding that the US president used swear words to emphasise his point: “We are going to beat the ‘effing s’ out of them.”
