By Desmond Ejibas The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says the Nigerian Army has intensified training in urban warfare, counter-insurgency and cyber defence to address evolving security threats. Shaibu disclosed this during a lecture organised as part of the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration in Port HarcourtContinue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Sunday unveiled a cenotaph in honour of 11 Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) naval cadets who died in a boat accident during training in 1990. Shaibu unveiled the monument during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Nigerian Navy BasicContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sumbo The Federal High Court, Abuja has awarded N200 million against the Nigeria Police Force over the unlawful killing of Mallam Kabiru Babai. The suit was filed by Mr Okpi Adaafu on behalf of the Muslim Community of Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Peter LifuContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The National Commission for Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education (NMEC) has empowered 50 graduates of the Igarra Community Learning Centre in Edo with vocational equipment to help them establish businesses. The Acting Executive Secretary of NMEC, Dr John Edeh, disclosed this in a statement issued onContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Flickers of Hope Foundation says it is advancing education and nurturing academic excellence through its annual competition. The foundation said this encourages students to embrace learning as a tool for personal and societal development. The Executive Director of the foundation, Mrs Omolara Adedeji, disclosed this onContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has been honoured with the prestigious African Inspirational Leadership and Good Governance Award for his visionary public service and transformational leadership. A statement by Mr Tosin Olayinka, Programme Director, Renewed Hope Global, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government says it will institutionalise the National Learning Assessment (NLA) every three years as part of efforts to tackle learning poverty and improve the quality of education across the country. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja after monitoringContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building financially resilient and globally competitive universities through the National University Advancement Programme (NUAP).The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building financially resilient and globally competitive universities through the National University Advancement Programme (NUAP). The Minister of Education,Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The National President of the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN), Mr Jackson Nwosu, has called on the Federal Government to urgently clear outstanding payments owed to contractors. Nwosu made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja during a medical outreach organised to mark the association’s one-yearContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has concluded the distribution of 10,000 gas cylinders across the six area councils of the FCT as part of efforts to promote clean cooking energy and reduce air pollution. The initiative, which began in 2024, was formally brought to a closeContinue Reading
