Keyamo champions African aviation integration, infrastructure investment
By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reiterated Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the ideals of the Single African Air Transport Market, SAATM, and the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, saying enhanced air connectivity remains critical to unlocking the vast economic potential of the continent. Keyamo spoke on the sidelines […]
Digital postcode to transform commerce, security, cut delivery costs – Tijani
The Federal Government on Monday said Nigeria’s digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, set for launch in October 2026, would transform commerce, improve security and significantly cut delivery costs.
Reps begin hearings on Defence bills to strengthen military, veterans’ welfare
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja ABUJA — The House of Representatives on Monday commenced a two-day public hearing on a series of defence-related bills aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s military structure, improving personnel welfare, and enhancing the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond to emerging security threats. Opening the hearing at the National Assembly Complex, Speaker of […]
Makinde assures corps members of enabling environment and security in Oyo
“We believe that when youths are empowered with the right opportunities, guidance, and support, they become catalysts for development and agents of positive change.
Enugu NDC: Aspirants reject primaries, pass vote of no confidence on state leadership
No fewer than 35 aspirants contesting various positions under the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Enugu State have rejected the party’s recently conducted primary process and passed a vote of no confidence on the party’s state leadership.
Police arrest 2 suspects, recover stolen tricycle during raid in A’Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has arrested two suspects and recovered a stolen tricycle during coordinated raids as part of its intensified crackdown on crime across the state.
Troops overrun Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi, recover weapons, IEDs
By Kingsley Omonobi Kebbi State — Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have overrun Lakurawa terrorist elements in Kebbi State, recovering high-calibre weapons, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and logistics items during a clearance operation in the North-West region. The operation, conducted on June 14, 2026, took place around the Dogon Daji general area in […]
NASS, NELFUND push to expand Student loan beneficiaries to 7m
The National Assembly (NASS) is collaborating with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to expand the student loan scheme from 1.6 million to 7 million beneficiaries as part of efforts to deepen access to tertiary education and drive national transformation.
Zelensky says had proposed Putin meeting at G7
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday he had proposed a meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin at the G7 in France, but that Moscow was “not ready” for it.
Nnaji denies court-ordered arrest over certificate forgery claims
By Chinedu Adonu Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has dismissed reports alleging that a court ordered his arrest over claims of certificate forgery, describing them as false, misleading, and politically motivated. Nnaji, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Enugu State in 2027, said the reports were part […]
Onoh defends Bianca Ojukwu’s Ethiopia prison visit
…Responds to Ojudu’s Criticism By Denis AgboFormer Southeast spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Josef Onoh, has responded to Babafemi Ojudu’s criticism of Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, over her recent visit to Nigerian inmates in an Ethiopian prison. A video circulating online showed the Minister interacting in a cheerful manner with the inmates, […]
