Police arrest ‘PFIPC Director-General’, Adeyemi
Genesis Francis told the court that he could not convince his client to attend the hearing, citing concerns raised by the defendant
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MSF aircraft lands in Gusau Airport, boosts healthcare delivery
A Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) aircraft landed in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, for the first time following the opening of the new Gusau International Airport. This marks an important milestone in improving access to communities across the state and strengthening the delivery of healthcare and humanitarian assistance. The new airport is expected to significantly reduce […]
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Lawal shares 120 free trucks of fertiliser, 200,000 litres of herbicides, 100 crop residue crushers to farmers
Governor Dauda Lawal distributed more than 120 trucks of fertilisers and essential farm inputs to Zamfara farmers. The Zamfara 2026 wet-season fertiliser programme was launched on Friday at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, the state capital. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the Zamfara State Government distributed 72,000 bags […]
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PenCom aims to improve police pensions, says exit from CPS not needed
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —THE The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has moved to allay rising unrest among Nigeria Police personnel about remaining in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), saying it aims to secure improved retirement benefits for officers—not to back their withdrawal from the scheme. Director-General of PenCom, Omolola Oloworaran, said on Tuesday that the […]
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Recruitment: Zamfara conducts CBT for nurses, midwives
The Zamfara State Hospital Service Management Board (HSMB) successfully conducted a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for applicants seeking employment as Nurses and Midwives in the state healthcare system. The exercise was organised as part of the board’s commitment to ensuring a transparent, credible, and merit-based recruitment process aimed at strengthening healthcare service delivery across Zamfara State. […]
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Celebrations over CTJ’s killing of bandit leader Sani Yellow in Zamfara
Citizens are celebrating the killing of a notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Sani Yellow, by a combined team of Civilian Joint Task Force, known as Askarawan Zamfara, and hunters in Zamfara State. The bandit warlord was killed in Anka Local Government Area of the State during an exchange of fire while trying to repel an attack […]
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‘$200 million Zamfara Lithium Processing Plant to generate 2,000 jobs’
Governor Dauda Lawal unveiled a $200 million lithium mining and processing plant, saying it will create 2,000 jobs for the citizens in the state. The mining plant was established in Boko, Zurmi Local Government Area of the state, and was commissioned by the governor at the weekend. He described the plant as a drive toward […]
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Zamfara gov’t targets industrial boom with solid minerals, SME support
The Federal Government says it is addressing possible bottlenecks to attract global trade and investment into Zamfara’s mining and trade sectors. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, stated this during a visit to Governor Dauda Lawal in Gusau, Zamfara, on Monday. The minister urged both local and foreign investors to look […]
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13.5m children miss vaccines in 2025 – WHO, UNICEF
… Raise alarm over widening global immunisation gapBy Chioma Obinna No fewer than 13.5 million infants missed all routine vaccines in 2025, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF warned that conflict, poverty and vaccine hesitancy are slowing global immunisation progress, leaving millions of children vulnerable to preventable diseases. The warning came Tuesday as […]
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Stock market rebounds, gains N720bn
The Nigerian stock market rebounded on Tuesday, with investors gaining N720 billion as renewed buying interest lifted key performance indicators.
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Canada, 6 other countries offering nursing jobs with visa sponsorship in 2026
The global shortage of healthcare workers has created thousands of opportunities for qualified nurses seeking to work abroad, with several countries actively offering visa sponsorship to fill staffing gaps.
Politics
Atiku, Obi excited as FG suspends planned increase in WAEC, NECO registration fees
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, and his Nigeria Democratic Congress, ADC, counterpart, Peter Obi, in the 2027 elections yesterday, expressed excitement ove
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‘Temporary work visa holders shouldn’t stay in UK forever,’ Badenoch tells Labour
"People who come to Britain on temporary work visas should not automatically be able to stay forever," she wrote.
World Cup 2026
‘We stayed faithful to our idea’ – De la Fuente on Spain reaching World Cup final
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente saluted his players as the "best team in the world" on Tuesday after a stunning 2-0 World Cup semi-final upset of France.
Metro
Tinubu sends state police bill to Reps for constitutional approval
"This Bill builds on the significant work already done in this regard by the House of Representatives and incorporates additional safeguards to ensure that the creation of a dual policing structure to address our nation's evolving national security challenges can be achieved quickly and effectively to the benefit of all Nigerians," he said.
Entertainment
How I signed Wizkid through Banky W – Akon
Senegalese-American music star Akon has opened up about his role in Wizkid's early career, revealing that he signed the Nigerian singer after Banky W introduced the then-rising talent to him during a visit to Nigeria.
ICYMI
Oriire Schoolchildren: How arrest of kidnappers’ family members led victims’ rescue
"The family members were subsequently taken to Abuja, where the wives were interrogated in accordance with investigative procedures"
Business
Economy exits contraction but households remain pessimistic — CBN
•As PMI rebounds to 50.1pts •Business confidence moderates to 7.2pts •Households shun houses, cars, investments •Food remains top spending priority By Babajide Komolafe Nigeria’s economy exited contraction in June as the Purchasing Managers’ Index, PMI, rebounded to 50.1 points from 49.6 points in May, driven by sustained expansion in the agriculture sector despite continued weakness […]
Sports
Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking: Mbappe’s hopes fade after Yamal masterclass
Kylian Mbappe's hopes of winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or have suffered a major blow after Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a 2-0 victory over France in Tuesday's FIFA World Cup semi-final, strengthening the teenager's claim for football's biggest individual prize.
Special Report
Photos: Meet soldiers who rescued Oyo kidnap victims
“These arrests completely disorganised the group, exerted overwhelming pressure on them and ultimately led to the unconditional release the pupils and teachers”
PFIPC Scandal: How Senate blocked N1.3bn budget probe; ‘history ‘ll judge us’ – Kawu
The management of the agency never appeared before the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service Matters
Kwara now among top 10 viable states as Revenue Service reforms stop leakages, generate over N300bn in 6 yrs
As a result of this, Kwara State Internal Revenue Service generated an IGR of over N300 billion from 2019 to 31st December 2025
How persons with disabilities are redefining Nigeria’s accessibility movement
“If someone still needs assistance to use a facility that was supposedly designed for them, then that objective has not been achieved.”
Technology
Digital payments driving Nigeria’s $11bn food service industry
A new study has revealed that digital payment infrastructure is transforming Nigeria’s food service industry, helping businesses overcome operational challenges
STEM Africa Fest targets next generation of innovators with hands-on AI, robotics learning
By Juliet Umeh Organisers of STEM Africa Fest have said this year’s edition will equip African children with practical skills in artificial intelligence, AI, robotics and other emerging technologies to prepare them as the continent’s next generation of innovators and problem solvers. The organisers described the event as Africa’s largest STEM festival for children, announcing […]
Nigeria, UK partner to boost startup growth through innovation clusters
By Prince Osuagwu Nigeria and the United Kingdom have partnered to strengthen the country’s startup ecosystem through the launch of the Nigeria Innovation Cluster Exchange, NICE, a national initiative designed to connect innovation hubs, research institutions and entrepreneurship support organisations, ESOs, across the country. The initiative, funded by the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub under the UK […]
Telcables launches sovereign AI infrastructure to boost Nigeria’s digital economy
By Florencemary Nwabueze Telecommunications and cloud infrastructure provider, Telcables, a subsidiary of Angola Cables, has launched locally hosted cloud and artificial intelligence, AI, infrastructure in Nigeria aimed at strengthening data sovereignty, enhancing cybersecurity and supporting the country’s growing digital economy. The company said the new infrastructure would enable businesses to store and process data within […]
Education
FG raises WAEC, NECO fees to N50,000 per candidate
“I am directed to convey the Minister of Education’s approval of N50,000 as the new examination fee for candidates with effect from SSCE internal 2027”
Indecent “sign-out” behaviours: Parents knock unruly conduct
Teachers have been handicapped in disciplining students by government policies and societal tendencies. We have lost our value system and the centre can no longer hold
Nigerian school shortlisted for global prize
By Elizabeth Osayande In a remarkable achievement, Slum2School Green Academy, located in Epe, Lagos State, has been named among the Top 10 shortlists for the prestigious World’s Best School Prizes 2026. Established by T4 Education in 2022 in response to the challenges posed by COVID-19, these five global education awards aim to showcase schools making […]
UNILAG MSA holds 2nd annual Ladies’ Day
By Elizabeth Osayande The second edition of the University of Lagos Management Students Association, MSA, Ladies’ Day has held, with keynote speaker Dr. Mosun Belo-Olusoga urging students to find ways to lead purposeful lives. Speaking at the event held at Tayo Aderinokun Hall, Belo-Olusoga, who is also the Chairman of MTN Foundation, spoke on the theme: […]