Month: September 2026

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National

IGP DISU PLEDGES STRONGER POLICE ACTION AGAINST PLATEAU KILLINGS

The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) OLATUNJI  DISU, has pledged stronger police action to address the recent killings in Plateau State, promising closer cooperation with the state government and other stakeholders. DISU made the commitment during a visit to the Plateau State Government House in Jos, where he met with Deputy Governor JOSEPHINE PIYO to discuss the security situation, particularly the recent attacks in Mangu. He disclosed that some arrests had […]

todaySeptember 17, 2026

Education

PRESIDENT TINUBU UNVEILS FOUR-YEAR PLAN TO END CHILD LABOUR

President BOLA TINUBU has declared the elimination of child labour a national development priority, saying the practice affects education, poverty reduction, economic growth, food security and national security. President TINUBU made the declaration in Abuja at a national dialogue on the implementation of Nigeria’s National Child Labour Policy and Action Plan for 2026 to 2030. The president who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, GEORGE […]

todaySeptember 17, 2026

Entertainment

NIGERIA MUSIC STARS GAIN RECOGNITION AT THE 2026 AFRICAN MUZIK MAGAZINE AWARDS

Nigerian music stars made their mark at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards, with DAVIDO, TEMS , PHYNO, RUGER and MERCY CHINWO among the Nigerian artistes recognised at the ceremony. The awards recognised artistes and entertainers from Africa and the diaspora across 41 categories. DAVIDO secured the Album of the Year award , while TEMS was named Best Female West Africa and RUGER  Best Male West Africa. PHYNO also  received […]

todaySeptember 16, 2026

Football

ENUGU RANGERS SET TO FACE ALGERIA FOOTBALL TEAM IN FINAL PRELIMINARY ROUND

Enugu Rangers will battle Algeria’s Mc Alger  in the final preliminary round for a place in the group stage of the CAF Champions League. The Nigerian champions secured their passage after overcoming Benin Republic’s AS Sobempa  5-4 on penalties, following their first-round encounter. Mc Alger  also booked its place in the next round after recording a convincing 5-0 victory over ASN   Nigelec in the second leg. Rangers  will need to […]

todaySeptember 16, 2026

Politics

ENUGU STATE CHAPTER OF APC DENIES ALLEGATIONS OF OPPOSITION ATTACK

The All Progressive Congress (APC) Enugu state chapter has  denied allegations linking its leaders and state administration to political violence in the Nkanu West Local Government Area of the State. The party in a statement by its State Publicity Secretary UCHE OBUTE, described the allegation as false, misleading, and politically motivated urging the government and enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and bring the criminals involved […]

todaySeptember 16, 2026

National

NIGERIA’S FIRST LADY CALLS FOR RENEWED COMMITMENT TO DEMOCRATIC VALUES

The Nigeria's First Lady OLUREMI TINUBU has called on relevant authorities to ensure that the rights, dignity, and freedoms of Nigerian citizens are protected, stating that democracy can only thrive when the interest of the citizens remains priority to the government. OLUREMI made the call in a message to mark the 2026 International Day of Democracy, themed, “Bring Human Rights into Focus”. In the message, she noted that more than […]

todaySeptember 16, 2026

Business

NIGERIA PLANS TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL AGREEMENT WITH SPAIN

Nigeria Ambassador to Spain, OKEZIE  IKPEAZU   has called for the revitalisation of Nigeria's existing bilateral agreements with Spain. IKPEAZU made the call in Madrid, after presenting his letter of credence to King FELIPE VI of Spain at his palace. During the ceremony, the ambassador reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to strengthening its relationship with Spain particularly in trade and investment, education, tourism, culture and security, stressing that the existing bilateral agreements should […]

todaySeptember 16, 2026

National

FORMER SSS DIRECTOR-GENERAL ALBERT HORSFALL PASSES AWAY

A former Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) and pioneer Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), ALBERT HORSFALL, has passed away . His death was announced today in a statement signed by his son, DONALD HORSFALL. The family described ALBERT as a respected elder statesman and one of the founding fathers of Rivers State, saying he passed away peacefully after dedicating his life to public service, family, community […]

todaySeptember 11, 2026

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