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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

Economy

PRESIDENT TINUBU REJECTS TWO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS OVER CONSTITUTIONAL FLAWS

President BOLA TINUBU has declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional concerns and drafting defects that must be corrected before the proposed legislation can become law. The Senate was informed of the President's decision on the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria Bill, through two separate letters read on the floor […]

todayJuly 10, 2026

Entertainment

FUNKE AKINDELE REFLECTS ON HER JOURNEY FROM STUDENT HUSTLER TO MOVIE STAR

Nollywood producer and actress, FUNKE AKINDELE, has revealed the various jobs she undertook to support herself while studying at the University of Lagos. Speaking during a recent interview, the award-winning filmmaker said she taught herself nail-making by watching others at Yaba before offering the service to fellow students. AKINDELE explained that nail-making was only one of several businesses she engaged in while in school, adding that she also sold cakes, […]

todayJuly 9, 2026

News

ZLATKO DALIC STEPS DOWN AS CROATIA’S HEAD COACH

Croatia head coach ZLATKO DALIC has resigned after nine years in charge, less than a week after the team's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 2-1 defeat to Portugal in the Round of 32. In a statement announcing the resignation, the Croatian Football Federation expressed appreciation to DALIC for the victories, achievements, qualification successes, medals, unity, respect and unwavering commitment he demonstrated in serving Croatia both on […]

todayJuly 9, 2026

Economy

ENUGU STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH SEALS 4 UNLICENSED PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN ENUGU NORTH

The Enugu State Ministry of Health has intensified the monitoring and supervision of private health facilities across the state to ensure quality healthcare delivery and compliance with regulatory standards. The renewed exercise, initiated by the Commissioner for Health, Professor GEORGE UGWU, was led by the Director of Medical Services, CHINYERE EZEUDU, who headed a team of senior ministry officials on an unscheduled inspection of private health facilities in Enugu North […]

todayJuly 9, 2026

National

ARMY CHIEF URGES SOUTH-EAST LEADERS TO ENCOURAGE YOUTHS TO JOIN MILITARY

The Chief of Army Staff, WAIDI SHAIBU, has appealed to leaders, parents, guardians and elders in the South-East to encourage young men and women in the region to enlist in the Nigerian Army, saying the zone has yet to fully utilise its recruitment quota. SHAIBU made the appeal during the passing-out parade of 90 Regular Recruits and 2,989 newly recruited soldiers at the Nigerian Army Recruit Training Depot in Amasiri-Edda, […]

todayJuly 9, 2026

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