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Israel Strikes Syrian Army HQ in Damascus Amid Rising Sectarian Violence in Sweida

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Israel announced it has targeted and bombed a Syrian army headquarters in Damascus, issuing a stern warning to the Syrian government to cease its aggression toward the Druze minority in Sweida province. The airstrike followed days of deadly sectarian clashes in the Druze-majority region, with monitoring groups reporting nearly 250 fatalities. Syrian government forces entered […]

Edo, Niger Sports Commissions Strengthen Ties as Enabulele Hosts Danjuma Masu

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Honorable Desmond Enabulele, has received his Niger State counterpart, Danjuma Masu, on a courtesy visit to his office in Benin City. In a statement released by his Media Officer, Wilson Edoko, Enabulele reaffirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s unwavering commitment to advancing sports development across Edo State. He […]

NYSC DG Vows to Uphold Scheme’s Integrity Amid National Challenges

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Olakunle Nafiu, has reaffirmed the scheme’s commitment to maintaining its integrity despite prevailing challenges in parts of the country. He made this declaration on Wednesday during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Pre-Orientation Course Workshop held in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Speaking on […]

Headline: Nigeria Immigration Service Launches Digital Platform for Expatriate Permit Applications

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a new digital platform for the application and processing of the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Alien Card (CERPAC), in a bid to modernize the nation’s immigration processes. In a statement signed by the NIS Public Relations Officer, ACI Kenneth Akinlabi, the agency announced that the online portal […]

NSCDC Trains 250 Officers in Sign Language to Boost Inclusive Security Services

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command, has successfully graduated 250 personnel who completed a five-week intensive training in sign language. The graduation ceremony, held at the NSCDC Command Headquarters in Abuja, marked a significant step toward promoting inclusive, people-centered security services in the country. In his address, the FCT […]

NAF to Acquire 49 New Aircraft by 2026 — Air Chief

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has announced that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will significantly boost its aerial capabilities with the acquisition of 49 new, state-of-the-art aircraft by the end of 2026. He made this known on Wednesday during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Aircraft Engineering Conference held at the […]

Akpabio Leads National Assembly Delegation to Daura for Buhari’s Condolence Visit

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Senate President Godswill Akpabio led a delegation from the National Assembly to Daura, Katsina State, on Wednesday to condole with Governor Dikko Radda over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. During the visit, Akpabio paid glowing tribute to the late leader, describing him as “a patriot, a man of integrity, and a shining light […]

FG Warns of Imminent Flooding in 38 Locations Across 11 States

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has raised an alert over potential flooding in 38 locations across 11 states, citing heavy rainfall expected between Wednesday, July 16, and Sunday, July 20, 2025. The warning was issued by the Federal Ministry of Environment through the National Flood Early Warning Centre, a unit under the Erosion, Flood, and Coastal Zone […]