Soludo’s NGO launches free computer training for Anambra youths
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, through her non-governmental organisation, Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, has launched a free one-month computer training programme for secondary school students and young people in the state. The programme is aimed at equipping participants with essential digital skills and improving their […]
Mangu killings: Police arrest suspected mastermind, hunt attackers
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a suspected mastermind of the deadly attack on Bin-Per community in Mangu Local Government Area of the state. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in Kombun District, reportedly claimed the lives of 25 people, while four others sustained injuries. […]
High riverine flood to hit Kaduna, Niger, 31 other states in 7 days – NiHSA
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has forecast a high risk of riverine flooding in Kaduna, Niger and 32 other states between August 19 and 25, 2026.
OPHK troops neutralise eight ISWAP fighters in Borno airstrike
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI — Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have reportedly neutralised eight suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in a precision airstrike in the Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State. The operation followed credible intelligence indicating the presence of suspected terrorists at Thethangala, within the Timbuktu Triangle, a known area […]
Abia 2027: Gen Ijioma challenges Otti over N150m signage fee
…Threatens court action, demands account of FAAC, IGR funds …Govt: Claims mischievous, cannot be substantiated By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — The governorship candidate of the Action Peoples Party (APP) in Abia State, Major General Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma (retd.), has challenged Governor Alex Otti over the N150 million signage fee reportedly imposed on governorship candidates ahead […]
Military pensioners protest in Abuja over benefit adjustments
…Demand implementation of consequential pension increases By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Scores of retired military personnel on Wednesday protested in Abuja over the alleged non-implementation of consequential adjustments to their pensions following salary increases approved for serving military personnel. The pensioners gathered at an open field in Area 10, Garki, near the Ministry of Defence, […]
