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The British Army has outlined its latest pay structure, emphasizing competitive salaries, regular pay reviews, and clear opportunities for career progression for both soldiers and officers. According to the Army, personnel receive annual reviews designed to support career advancement through the ranks. Progression is accompanied by salary increases, ensuring that service members are rewarded as […]
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has lambasted President Bola Tinubu, urging him to accept his failure, and stop making promises after three years in office. This is contained in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Friday. The party also blasted the National Assembly for going on recess on democracy day. […]
A solemn gathering marked the unveiling of the Yelewata Genocide Memorial Monument on Friday, as community members, church leaders and international advocates paid tribute to victims of the June 13 and 14, 2025 attacks on Yelewata, a farming community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The monument was unveiled by the Chief Executive […]
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Friday said Nigeria’s democracy is thinner under President Bola Tinubu than during the military regime. Ologbondiyan said Nigeria has become a theatre of absurdity during the 11 years of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in power. Posting on X, the former spokesman of the […]
By Osa Mbonu-Amadi Against the backdrop of widespread violence in many countries, Nigerian painter and fine art photographer, Tobiloba Awogbemila explores themes that resonate with topical socio-cultural issues. In this body of work, entitled, “Rhythms of Home – Musical Collection”, Tobiloba draws images from the domains of music and law to not only entertain, but […]
By Adegboyega Adeleye Ghana have suffered a major setback ahead of their opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after midfielder Thomas Partey was denied entry into Canada and will miss the Black Stars’ clash against Panama. According to BBC Sport, FIFA confirmed on Friday that the former Arsenal midfielder, now with Spanish club […]
Senator Seriake Dickson has met with the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, following recent controversies sparked by comments he made regarding attacks from some of Obi’s supporters. Dickson disclosed the meeting in a statement on Thursday, saying Obi visited him alongside other leaders of the party for a closed-door […]
By Adegboyega Adeleye Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has said late actor Alexx Ekubo should not have kept his marriage a secret, arguing that public figures should not hide important parts of their lives because of fear of public opinion or online criticism. Edochie made the remark while reacting to the debate that followed Ekubo’s death, […]
By Adegboyega Adeleye France forward Ousmane Dembele has come to the defence of captain Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting criticism of the Real Madrid star has become excessive and unfair. Mbappe heads into the tournament under intense scrutiny following another trophyless season with Real Madrid, where the Spanish giants failed […]
The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, has unveiled a mobile application and electronic card system aimed at reducing patient waiting time and improving healthcare service delivery. The hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi Koli, said the innovation, known as the DHS Mobile App and DHS SmartQueue System, is designed to provide digital […]
The Nigerian Army has announced that its troops from the Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai have continue to assert their dominance on the battlefield, achieving significant operational successes in the ongoing fight against terrorism and criminality in the North East region. The army said that it has arrested suspected kidnappers and recovered […]
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to eliminate criminal activities across the state following a deadly bandit attack on Iluke community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area. The governor made the declaration during a condolence visit to the community after armed bandits attacked the area on June 10, disrupting the ongoing […]
Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament and veteran striker Raul Jimenez added a second as the co-hosts’ bid […]
Stories like that of David and Goliath teach moral lessons especially about victory not necessarily going to the mighty and powerful. The freedom battles between a sitting United States President and, a slave girl he owned, are no less intriguing. Such a true life story is usually tucked away as they tell of the humiliation and […]
By HANNATU MUSAWA On a Tuesday, 4th of June, 1996, around 3:05 pm, something unbelievable happened that shook the core of the struggle for democracy in Nigeria. Kudirat Abiola was gunned down as her car slowed down around 7-Up Depot/Bus Stop in Ikeja, Lagos State. She was instantly killed along with her chauffeur and assistant. Many […]
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, amid huge expectations. Since the return to civilian rule in 1999, he was the stalwart of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, which spearheaded the battle against military rule to lead the nation. He marked his first Democracy Day on June 12, 2023 with aplomb. Although […]
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Senate on Thursday called on security agencies to urgently intensify surveillance and enforcement actions against bandits and terrorists who openly showcase their criminal activities and financial proceeds on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, amid growing concerns over the brazenness of criminal networks operating online. 2. The House […]
ONE long week of horror. That is how I think I can best describe the working week ending today. Just imagine! The week opened with news of terrorists killing three officers of the Federal Road Safety Commission in Kebbi State. Down in Delta State, soldiers and policemen clashed with youths in Emede community in Isoko […]
Leaders of the warring parties in respect of the constituency delineation in Warri Federal Constituency have agreed to end the ongoing protests and occupation of oil facilities following an intervention by President Bola Tinubu. A statement jointly signed by leaders of the Ijaw and Urhobo in Warri, and endorsed on their behalf by the trio […]
By Henry Umoru & Gift Odekina Abuja — The House of Representatives, yesterday, overwhelmingly voted in favour of a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across the country, marking a major step in efforts to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges. Also, the bill scaled second reading in the Senate. In the House of Reps, the […]
By Nkiruka Nnorom & Dickson Omobola The Federal Government and 268 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa have rejected claims by Pretoria that all those returned to the country, yesterday, were undocumented, blaming delays on South Africa’s Home Affairs system for pushing many illegal status. The evacuees accused the South African government of delibrately delaying renewing their work permits […]
By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor THE process was crude but transparent. The organisers called it Option A4. Only two candidates stood for the election. No thumb-printing was required. Voting was done by queuing behind the candidate/party of your choice. Those on the queues were properly counted separately and figures entered into the result sheets against the respective […]
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, vigilance, and active participation in nation-building as the country marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. He commended Nigerians for their resilience and support for democracy despite some low moments. In a Democracy Day message signed by Hon Eseme Sunday Eyiboh, his […]
The Federal University Birnin Kebbi, FUBK, has confirmed the death of a 300-level Biochemistry student, Zaharadeen Nuhu, who was attacked by suspected thieves at a private hostel in Kalgo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The university’s Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Ibrahim Magawata, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, saying the student sustained severe […]
FormerChairmanship candidate of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Moses Paul, has described the crisis in the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as a ploy by the enemy to bring the party to its knees. Featuring in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Thursday, Paul said the agenda is to cause division among the party […]
By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor LAGOS—IN commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu, has given national awards to 51 eminent Nigerians including media icons, pro-democracy activists, and retired military officers who fought against military dictatorship during the historic June 12 struggle. In a nationwide broadcast marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule, the President paid […]
By Musa Ubandawaki SOKOTO — The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu remains politically strong in the North-West and is well positioned to secure substantial support from the region ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Matawalle said the administration’s achievements in security, infrastructure, agriculture and […]
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo OSOGBO — Leaders, stakeholders and longstanding members of the Accord Party in Osun State have reaffirmed their support for Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, insisting that no external influence can overturn the mandate freely given to him by party members. The declaration was made […]
By Jimitota Onoyume The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed June 16 to June 25, 2026, for political parties to conduct primaries in the newly created constituencies in Delta State, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The constituencies are Warri South-West II, Warri North II, Aniocha North II, Ika North-East II, Sapele II and […]
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has called on Nigerians to preserve and strengthen the democratic gains achieved over the years in honour of those who struggled for the nation’s freedom and constitutional governance. The governor stated this in a Democracy Day message issued Friday in Jalingo, to commemorate the June 12 national holiday. Describing […]
With the African Democratic Congress, ADC, primary elections now over, attention has shifted to who becomes the running mate to the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Atiku had picked the current Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi as his running mate in 2019 and former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa as […]
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited has appointed Mr. Bismarck Rewane as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of its Board of Directors, following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Mr. Rewane is a respected economist and experienced leader in Nigeria’s financial sector, with more than 40 years of experience in macroeconomic research, investment banking, […]
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — The Rivers State Government has announced plans to commence a statewide enforcement exercise to shut down unapproved private schools operating in the state. The Ministry of Education disclosed this in a public notice issued on Wednesday, stating that the exercise would begin on Monday, June 15, 2026. According to […]
By Dayo Johnson, Rotimi Ojomoyela, Shina Abubakar, James Ogunnike & Adeola Badru As Nigeria marks another Democracy Day on June 12, thirty-three years after the election, attention once again turns to the South West geopolitical zone, the region that became the epicentre of one of the most defining struggles in the country’s democratic history. The […]
The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, has congratulated Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), on his appointment by the African Development Bank (AfDB) as Champion of the $7 billion Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme for Africa (IATP). In a personally signed message, Tasew described […]
By Hadiza Yusuf The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerian professionals to pursue wealth through legitimate business activities rather than corruption, insisting that public service should be about responsibility and not personal enrichment. Sanusi made the call on Thursday during the 60th anniversary of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of […]
Unilever Nigeria Plc has officially announced the winners of the Rexona FIFA World Cup 2026™ Consumer promotion, giving loyal consumers of its leading deodorant brand, Rexona, the chance to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ live in Vancouver, Canada. The ticket presentation ceremony, held at Prince Ebeano Supermarket, Ikeja, marked the successful […]
The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has confirmed that five operatives of the command were among those injured in the train derailment accident in the state. The Delta State Commandant of NSCDC, Commandant Chinedu Igbo, disclosed this in a press statement he made available to journalists after visiting […]
Kaduna State is targeting a monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of N20 billion as ongoing fiscal reforms continue to strengthen revenue generation and bolster public confidence in government, the Executive Chairman of the State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Jerry Adams, has said. Adams disclosed this while receiving a delegation of the Association of Non-Indigenes Support […]
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has praised the Senate’s scrutiny of government agencies, describing the recent questioning of the Managing Director of the South-East Development Commission, SEDC, Mark Okoye, as evidence of growing transparency and accountability in public administration. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary , Alli Ibraheem on Thursday, Oba […]
The Ebola outbreak in Uganda is “under control”, the African Union’s health agency said Thursday, praising its contact-tracing efforts. The World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency over the outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, which has caused 635 confirmed infections, including 127 deaths, since it was announced on May 15. Uganda […]
By Omeiza Ajayi The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, a public holiday in commemoration of Democracy Day. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the announcement in a statement issued Thursday in Abuja on behalf of the Federal Government. In the statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, […]
By Dayo Johnson, Akure An Ondo State High Court sitting in Ondo State has renewed an interim order restraining Mr. Samuel Saka Odimayo from parading himself as the Olofun of Irele pending the determination of a suit challenging his selection and approval. The case is being heard at the Ondo State High Court in Okitipupa. […]
…urges urgent preventive action against rising insecurity By Adeola Badru Amid growing insecurity concerns in Oyo State and 24 days after the abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area, Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has written to Governor Seyi Makinde, expressing readiness to provide security for […]
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on Wednesday joked that the Ministry of Aviation should be made to pay “landing, parking and takeoff costs” after a private jet mistakenly landed on a concrete road under construction in Asaba, Delta State. Umahi made the remark during an inspection tour of the […]
Allahu Akbar. What Dr. Bala Wunti told the Wunti community was more than politics. It was conscience. It was humility. It was accountability. When his people asked him to consider running for Governor of Bauchi State, he answered with striking honesty: “I didn’t intend to become governor. The Almighty God has blessed me with everything […]
Former Premier League star, Micah Richards has urged England manager, Thomas Tuchel, to include Jude Bellingham in the starting lineup for the World Cup, asserting that the Real Madrid player is the ‘best player’ in the Three Lions squad. Bellingham is vying with Morgan Rogers for a starting position in the Three Lions team, which […]
The Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the refund of SR123 to each pilgrim from the state who participated in the 2026 Hajj exercise, as part of the reconciliation of the Basic Travel Allowance, BTA. In a statement issued by the Executive Secretary of the Board, Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Aliyu, it was disclosed that […]
A bill seeking to establish state police and devolve policing powers to sub-national governments on Thursday scaled second reading in the Senate. The development is a major step in ongoing efforts to establish state police in Nigeria’s security architecture. The bill was subsequently referred by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on the […]
By Steve Oko The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of two farmers abducted by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Ohuhu community, Umuahia North Local Government Area, following a swift joint operation involving police operatives, local vigilantes, forest guards and community youths. The rescue operation followed rising tension in the agrarian area, where residents […]