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Troops rescue 12 kidnapped victims, nab suspects in Enugu
2026-03-07
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 82 Division Garrison have rescued 12 kidnapped victims in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State.Continue Reading
Banking sector recapitalisation progresses as 30 banks meet deadline
2026-03-07
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Abuja, March 7, 2026 (NAN) As the March 31 deadline for the bank recapitalisation exercise of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) draws near, the apex bank says 30 banks have met the new capital requirements. CBN Acting Director, Corporate Communications Development, Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, said thisContinue Reading
Victims enable cyber attacks out of ignorance — Police
2026-03-07
Victims enable cyber attacks out of ignorance — PoliceContinue Reading
Lawmaker distributes Ramadan, Lenten palliatives in Karu
2026-03-06
By Blessing Ibegbu A member of the House of Representatives, Abubakar Nalaraba (APC–Nasarawa), has distributed palliatives to residents of Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State to ease hardship during the Ramadan fasting period and the Christian Lenten season. Nalaraba, who represents Awe/Doma/Keana Federal Constituency, distributed 130 bags of 25kgContinue Reading
Women urge Nigerians to seek divine solution to security challenges
2026-03-06
By Philomina Attah The World Day of Prayer Committee of Nigeria (WDPCN) has called on Nigerians to embrace divine intervention as the ultimate solution to the nation’s lingering security and economic hurdles. They made the appeal on Friday in Abuja during the 2026 Women’s World Day of Prayer service, themed:Continue Reading
AEPB rates performance of waste evacuation contractors low
2026-03-06
By Abigael Joshua Abuja, March 6, 2026 (NAN) The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has decried the low performance of the waste evacuation and cleaning contractors, engaged by the Federal Capital Territory Administration to keep Abuja clean. The Director, Mrs Kate Ogbonna gave the assessment during an interactive session withContinue Reading
Aide gives update on Nnaji’s certificate allegation
2026-03-06
Dr Robert Ngwu, the Special Adviser to former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Uche Nnaji, has clarified reports claiming that a Federal Government panel confirmed certificate forgery against the ex-minister.Continue Reading
Tinubu approves additional 50,000 for NYSC mobilisation in 2026
2026-03-06
By Folasade Akpan The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, says President Bola Tinubu has approved an additional 50,000 eligible graduates for mobilisation in 2026. Nafiu disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during the commissioning of a remodelled clinic at the NYSC headquarters to markContinue Reading
UN urges Nigeria to move from policy to action
2026-03-06
By Justina Auta UN Women has urged the Nigerian government to move beyond policy commitments toward tangible actions that protect women’s rights, deliver justice for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivors, and promote sustainable national development. Ms Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, made the call during aContinue Reading
Bolt, FRSC partner to boost road safety in Abuja
2026-03-06
By Ibironke Ariyo The Bolt mobility platform has partnered with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to sensitise driver-partners and couriers in Abuja, promoting adherence to traffic regulations and safe driving practices across the city. The sensitisation exercise aimed to strengthen awareness on road safety compliance within the Federal CapitalContinue Reading
