FG intensifies anti-arms drive, destroys 2,809 weapons

By Ibn Usman Abubakar Siddiq The Federal Government has destroyed 2,809 illicit, decommissioned, and unserviceable small arms and light weapons as part of efforts to curb the proliferation of illegal…

Police arrest Osun SSG, five others over alleged vote buying

Police in Osun State have arrested the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Teslim Igbalaye, and five others over alleged vote buying following a raid on his residence in Osogbo.…

NGX Group declares N1.30 interim dividend

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) Plc has announced an interim dividend of N1.30 per ordinary share for the six months ended June 30. The group, in a statement on…

Troops foil terrorist attack, rescue 21 female students in Borno

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled an attempted terrorist infiltration on a military base and evacuated 21 female students to safety following a planned attack in Borno. Latest operational…

FG inaugurates committee to develop 2026 VAT order, boost tax reform

The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial committee to develop the 2026 Value Added Tax (VAT) Modification Order as part of efforts to advance the implementation of Nigeria’s ongoing tax…

Tinubu appeals to Nigerian doctors abroad to return home

Tinubu appeals to Nigerian doctors abroad to return home President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to return home and contribute to strengthening the country’s…

Panic as Enugu Air plane skids off Benin runway, 68 escape unhurt

All 68 passengers aboard an Enugu Air flight escaped unhurt on Thursday after the aircraft skidded off the runway while landing at Benin Airport. The incident, which occurred during landing,…

Tinubu approves expansion of army to 12 divisions

President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to twelve divisions to strengthen its capacity to tackle insecurity across the country. This was disclosed…

FG lauds Kano govt for dedicating 32% of budget to education

The Federal Government has commended the Kano State Government for allocating 32 per cent of its 2026 budget to education, describing the move as a strong commitment to improving learning…

Court orders final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to Ex-AGF Malami

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a final court order forfeiting 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government after…