There was a heated confrontation on Tuesday between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and an unidentified military officer over an alleged land-grabbing incident at the Gaduwa District in Abuja. A video of the altercation, obtained by our correspondent, showed FCT Minister Wike accusing the officer of illegally taking possession of a…
Army has released the official portrait of the 25th Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, urging the media and public to update their archives and use the correct image in publications. It was stated that the move aims to standardize references to the Army’s top officer and avoid confusion with outdated photographs. In…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced that the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and bottles smaller than 200 milliliters will be prohibited by December 2025. The agency’s Director General, Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, noting that the decision was…
The National Youth Service Corps has announced the release of call-up numbers for 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members. The scheme confirmed this on its official X handle on Tuesday, stating, “The NYSC management is pleased to announce that call-up numbers for 2025 Batch C Prospective Corps Members have been released, based on registration order.”…
Hundreds of Israelis gathered on Tuesday in the central town of Kfar Saba to lay to rest army officer Hadar Goldin, whose remains were returned by Hamas after being held in Gaza for more than a decade. Crowds packed the military cemetery, with some climbing onto rooftops to glimpse the funeral, while others watched from…
The Nigerian military has intensified land and air operations in parts of the North following a threat by United States President Donald Trump to consider deploying American forces to Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians.The newsmen reported that Trump, in a recent post on his Truth Social platform, said he had directed the US Department…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Oyo State Government on Monday unveiled plans to commence a new digital system for building/survey plan approval. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Hon. Williams Akin-Funmilayo revealed this during the meeting with all zonal directors of town planning offices in Oyo State held at the Ministry Conference Room. In…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has said that the time for Nigerians to jointly fight terrorism to a standstill and placate the aggrieved has come following a military action threat by US President Donald Trump. Oba Ladoja stated this while receiving the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale…
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce two new investment funds under its Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises programme to boost Nigeria’s technology and creative sectors in 2026. According to a statement issued on today by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley…
Ilobu community in Osun State has appealed to the Federal Government to immortalize the late Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, former Chief of Army Staff. The community also described late General Lagbaja as a worthy son who made remarkable contributions to the Nigerian Army and the nation. The community, which serves as the headquarters of Irepodun…