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NOA DG Urges Finance Ministry Staff to Uphold National Symbols, Values Charter as Pillars of Patriotism

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has urged staff of the Federal Ministry of Finance to treat Nigeria’s national symbols with the highest level of respect, describing their preservation and proper use as a sacred civic responsibility essential to fostering patriotism, national identity, and unity. Issa-Onilu made the call during a […]

Army Arrests Wanted Soldier Allegedly Supplying Military Gear to Terrorists While Fleeing to Cameroon

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of a soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf, who was recently declared wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal supply of military accoutrements to terrorists and other criminal elements operating in the North-East. According to a statement issued on Sunday, Yusuf was apprehended by troops of the 7 Provost […]

Tinubu Appoints Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives)

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as the new Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters (House of Representatives), reinforcing his administration’s efforts to strengthen collaboration between the Executive and the Legislature. Olanrewaju-Smart takes over from Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned from the position to pursue an elective political office in his home […]

Reps order IGP to produce PFIPC ‘DG’ as probe uncovers 29 suspected forged documents

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

• Committee compares signatures, spots forged official documents• Agencies disown approvals, deny recognising PFIPC• Accountant-General says response exposing forgery was intercepted The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the activities of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to produce the self-acclaimed Director-General of the organisation, Adeniyi […]

Kano Alarm: Over 35 Health Colleges Running Unaccredited Courses, Thousands of Students Affected

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

No fewer than 35 Colleges of Health Sciences in Kano State are allegedly operating without the required accreditation, admitting thousands of unsuspecting students and posing a serious threat to public health. Investigations revealed that many of the affected institutions are producing community health practitioners and other health personnel who are already serving in health facilities […]

NDLEA Arrests Alleged Cocaine Kingpin, Seizes Drugs Worth Over ₦9.3bn in Nationwide Crackdown

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 55-year-old businessman, Ndubisi Chinedu Onuigbo, for allegedly attempting to export 3.30 kilogrammes of cocaine concealed in the walls of cartons used to package food items bound for the United Kingdom. Onuigbo, a clothing trader at the popular Balogun Market on Lagos Island, was […]

INEC Ends Nationwide Voter Registration Amid Calls for Extension, Security Concerns

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, rejecting calls for an extension and insisting the deadline complies with the Electoral Act 2022, despite growing concerns from political parties, civil society organisations and election stakeholders. The commission maintained that the registration exercise ended as scheduled on Sunday, stressing […]

Cardoso, Okonjo-Iweala to Lead Africa Economic Resilience Talks at Emerging Markets Forum

July 27, 2026July 27, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, and Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, will headline discussions on strengthening African economies at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum. The two-day forum, scheduled for July 29 and 30 at the CBN Headquarters in Abuja, is being hosted by the CBN […]