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APC DISMISSES PETER OBI’S CALL FOR PRESIDENT TINUBU’S RESIGNATION

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has rejected the call by Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC,  presidential candidate PETER OBI for President BOLA TINUBU to step aside ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that the President remains physically fit, fully engaged in governance and continues to enjoy the support of many Nigerians. Speaking during a television interview, APC National Chairman NENTAWE YILWATDA dismissed OBI's claim that President TINUBU was too tired […]

todayJuly 29, 2026

National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CAUTIONS APPLICANTS AGAINST RECRUITMENT FRAUD

The Federal Government has highlighted seven common errors that could hinder Nigerians from securing public service jobs and advised prospective applicants to strictly adhere to official recruitment procedures. In a public awareness notice, the Federal Character Commission, FCC, stated that many job seekers unknowingly reduce their chances of success by failing to follow recruitment guidelines, submitting inaccurate details or depending on unofficial sources for information on available vacancies. The commission […]

todayJuly 29, 2026

Entertainment

• GHANA TO CRACK DOWN ON TV STATIONS AIRING NIGERIAN MOVIES WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION

The Ghanaian government has announced plans to sanction television stations that air Nigerian films without authorisation. Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Film Authority, JAMES GARDINER, disclosed that the government is working with relevant agencies to address the illegal broadcast of Nollywood movies by some television stations. GARDINER made the disclosure during a conversation with Nigerian filmmaker UCHENNA MBUNABO, who accused some Ghanaian broadcasters of downloading films from […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

Foreign

TUCHEL DEFENDS TACTICS AFTER ENGLAND WORLD CUP SEMI FINAL LOSS

England manager THOMAS TUCHEL has defended his tactical decisions following the Three Lions' 2-1 defeat to Argentina, which brought their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign to an end. Argentina secured the 2-1 victory over England in the semi-final played yesterday, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States. Speaking after the match, TUCHEL acknowledged that his team became too passive after taking the lead and failed to maintain possession, allowing […]

todayJuly 16, 2026 1

News

POLICE ARREST 20 SUSPECTS, RECOVER WEAPONS AND HARD DRUGS IN ENUGU STATE

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 20 male suspects and recovered hard drugs, offensive weapons, 22 motorcycles, a tricycle and other exhibits during anti-cultism and anti-crime operations carried out across the state between July 7 and 14, 2026. Police Public Relations Officer, DANIEL NDUKWE, said the intelligence-led operations targeted cultism, drug trafficking and other violent crimes in Independence Layout, Emene, Eke Obinagu and Owerre Eze-Oba community in Udenu Local […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

National

POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION OPENS PORTAL FOR 50,000 POLICE CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT RESULTS

The Police Service Commission has released the names of successful applicants for the recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables into the Nigeria Police Force following the conclusion of the recruitment exercise. Head of Protocol and Public Relations, TORTY KALU, said candidates who participated in the written examination should log on to the official recruitment portal from 12:00 a.m. today, July 16, 2026, to check their recruitment status, while successful applicants will […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

Foreign

PRESIDENT TINUBU TO ATTEND UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN SEPTEMBER

President BOLA TINUBU has confirmed his participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, scheduled to take place in New York in September. Nigeria's Representative to the UN, JIMOH IBRAHIM, disclosed this after meeting with the President at the State House in Abuja. According to IBRAHIM, President TINUBU is expected to address the General Assembly on Nigeria's reform achievements and participate in several side events during the […]

todayJuly 16, 2026

National

GOVERNOR ALIA IDENTIFIES MAJOR CAUSES OF INSECURITY IN NIGERIA

Governor HYACINTH ALIA of Benue State has identified what he described as a major factor responsible for the persistent insecurity in the country. Speaking at the quarterly lecture series of Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja, Governor ALIA cited illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, inequality, weak institutions, ethno-religious tensions, poor governance and declining social values as the key drivers of the worsening security situation. The governor recalled that Nigeria has witnessed unprecedented levels of […]

todayJuly 10, 2026

Health

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ADOPT 112 AS NATIONAL EMERGENCY NUMBER

Vice President KASHIM SHETTIMA has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to develop a roadmap for the adoption of 112 as Nigeria's single, unified national emergency number, warning that the initiative would not succeed unless all levels of emergency response, from the police and ambulance services to state governors, demonstrate full commitment to its implementation. The directive was issued during a meeting between SHETTIMA and a delegation from the NCC, […]

todayJuly 10, 2026

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