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Federal Government Opens NAQS Recruitment, Applications Close August 10

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has commenced recruitment into the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for vacancies across the Superintendent, Inspectorate and Assistant cadres. The recruitment exercise opened on July 28, 2026, and will close on August 10, 2026. Shortlisted applicants are expected to participate in computer-based tests and interviews scheduled for […]

NIWA Raises Alarm, Moves Against Waterway Accidents, Pollution in Abuja

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The National Inland Waterways Authority has stepped up efforts to prevent boat accidents and curb pollution as rising water levels and heightened environmental risks accompany the peak of the rainy season. NIWA’s Abuja Area/Liaison Office commenced a Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Campaign in Abaji Area Council, Abuja, on Wednesday, urging waterfront communities to embrace […]

PFIPC: HoS admits failure, OAGF staff diverted key letter

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, on Wednesday admitted that her office failed to conduct adequate due diligence before granting key approvals to the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council. The admission came as the House of Representatives’ Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the controversial agency uncovered further details of how it […]

Trump Urges UK PM Burnham to Tackle Illegal Migration, Says It Is ‘Killing’ Britain

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

United States President Donald Trump has urged British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take firm action against illegal migration, warning that the issue is “killing” the United Kingdom. Speaking to GB News on Wednesday, Trump said Burnham would eventually have to address immigration, despite what he described as an initial reluctance by the new prime […]

Peter P-Square apologises over ‘Naija language’ remark after backlash

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Singer Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has apologised for his controversial “Naija language” remark that sparked backlash on social media. The former P-Square member said he never intended to insult the Igbo language or Nigerian culture, adding that he takes responsibility for how his words were received. The controversy began after Mr P […]

Dangote Cement exports rise by 62.3% as H1 profit hits N638.5b

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has described the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals complex as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy, pledging stronger collaboration with the private sector to accelerate industrialisation, job creation and economic transformation. The Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh, made the declaration yesterday after leading a […]

Cybercriminals Collaborate More Than Banks in Fight Against Fraud — Report

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria’s financial institutions are collaborating less effectively than the cybercriminal networks targeting them, weakening the sector’s ability to combat fraud despite the rapid growth of digital payments, a new report by the Bridgforte Centre for Global Impact has found. The finding was disclosed yesterday at the launch of the think tank’s maiden flagship report, “Trust […]

Osun Police Arrest SSG, Six Others Over Alleged Vote Buying, Recover N4.8m

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Osun State Police Command has arrested the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, and six other individuals over alleged vote buying and other offences. The command, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the arrests followed credible intelligence about the activities of a suspected criminal gang […]