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Chief of the Naval Staff Idi Abbas Tasks Research Experts on Emerging Technologies, Operational Self-Reliance

22Oct

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Chief of the Naval Staff Idi Abbas Tasks Research Experts on Emerging Technologies, Operational Self-Reliance

The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has challenged research experts to develop practical technological solutions that will enhance the Nigerian Navy’s operational effectiveness, strengthen maritime security and reduce the country’s dependence on foreign technology. Abbas gave the charge while delivering the keynote address at the Nigerian Navy Research and Development Seminar 2026, themed “Deepening the Application of Emerging Technologies for Operational Effectiveness.” He stressed that research and development must go beyond theoretical innovations to produce affordable, locally developed solutions capable of addressing the Navy’s operational challenges and improving national security. The Naval Chief noted that Nigeria’s maritime security environment wa...

NEC Endorses 90-Day Economic Plan To Reduce Cost Of Living

22Oct

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NEC Endorses 90-Day Economic Plan To Reduce Cost Of Living

The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance to reduce the cost of living, improve food affordability and build on the Federal Government’s economic reforms. The decision followed a presentation by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, at NEC’s 161st meeting held virtually on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The meeting was chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, the plan has five priority areas: food affordability, tax harmonisation, completion of high-impact projects, removal of investment bottlenecks and re...

𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗯𝘂 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗸𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮

22Oct

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𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗯𝘂 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗸𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday met behind closed doors with the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja....

SENATE CHIEF WHIP SENATOR MONGUNO LEADS CHARGE AS SENATE PROBES TANSIAN UNIVERSITY OVER REGULATORY VIOLATIONS

22Oct

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SENATE CHIEF WHIP SENATOR MONGUNO LEADS CHARGE AS SENATE PROBES TANSIAN UNIVERSITY OVER REGULATORY VIOLATIONS

Most distinguished Senator Muhammed Tahir Monguno, Esq., the Senate Chief Whip, has driven the legislative momentum as the Nigerian Senate ordered an immediate investigation into Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, over alleged administrative excesses and breaches of National Universities Commission (NUC) regulations. Prompted by a motion from Senator Victor Umeh regarding the institution's disregard for due process in personnel matters, Senate President Godswill Akpabio directed the relevant committee to probe the university's operations, warning that institutions found violating the law could face severe actions, including potential proscription. The probe coincides with the Senate consideration of an executive bill read by Senator Monguno to repeal the National Unive...

Petroleum Industry Act: Akpabio Tasks Stakeholders On Accountability

22Oct

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Petroleum Industry Act: Akpabio Tasks Stakeholders On Accountability

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has challenged stakeholders in Nigeria’s petroleum industry to translate the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) into measurable economic gains, insisting that the success of the landmark legislation must be judged by results rather than promises. Akpabio, who spoke at a stakeholders’ engagement programme on the implementation of the PIA at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, said five years after the enactment of the law, Nigerians deserved tangible evidence of improved governance, increased investment, efficient regulation and meaningful development of oil-producing communities. He declared that the passage of legislation was only the beginning of the responsibility to deliver its intended benefits, stressing that the effectiveness...

Senate Orders Probe Of Tansian University Over Alleged Regulatory Violations.

22Oct

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Senate Orders Probe Of Tansian University Over Alleged Regulatory Violations.

The Senate has ordered an immediate investigation into the operations and management of Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, over allegations of administrative excesses and concerns about the institution’s compliance with the NUC regulatory requirements. The directive followed a motion raised by Sen. Victor Umeh, who questioned the university’s alleged disregard for established regulatory procedures, particularly in the appointment and dismissal of personnel. President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, directed the relevant committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the university’s operations and report its findings to the Senate. Senate President, who harped on the need to strengthen the regulatory authority of the National Universities Commission, NUC...

2027: Mistakes of 2023 Won’t Be Repeated in FCT, Wike Vows

22Oct

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2027: Mistakes of 2023 Won’t Be Repeated in FCT, Wike Vows

…Reiterates Warning Against ‘Political Gamblers’, Backs Tinubu, Aduda The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that residents of the territory will not repeat the political mistakes of the 2023 general elections, urging them to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Wike, who spoke on Thursday, at an interactive session organised by the Rainbow Coalition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, also endorsed Senator Philip Aduda and John Gbadaya under the coalition’s political arrangement. He cautioned residents against politicians he described as “political gamblers”, insisting that the ongoing infrastructure projects and other interventions in the FCT j...

Corporate Stars League Reschedules Match Day to October 31

22Oct

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Corporate Stars League Reschedules Match Day to October 31

By Gami Tadanyigbe The organisers of the Corporate Stars League have announced the rescheduling of the competition to Saturday, October 31, 2026, following an unforeseen scheduling conflict involving the proposed match venue. In an official notice to participating organisations, the League’s Local Organising Committee (LOC) said the decision became necessary after it was informed of an existing engagement at the venue at about 11 a.m. on Thursday. The committee acknowledged that the change came at short notice and apologised to participating offices for any inconvenience caused by the adjustment.Despite the development, the LOC reaffirmed its commitment to delivering an exciting and memorable sporting experience for all participating organisations. It noted that the reschedul...

DSS Nabs 5 Arms Couriers With 2,241 Rounds Of Ammunition In Nasarawa, Gov Sule Hails Operatives

22Oct

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DSS Nabs 5 Arms Couriers With 2,241 Rounds Of Ammunition In Nasarawa, Gov Sule Hails Operatives

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested five suspected arms couriers and recovered a total of 2,241 rounds of ammunition in operations across Nasarawa State between August and October, 2026. Nasarawa State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, who disclosed this in Lafia on Thursday October 22, 2026 through his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra, commended the DSS and other security agencies for sustaining the clampdown on gun runners in the state. The most recent arrest is that of 23-year-old Aisha Mohammed, a resident of Bwari in the FCT, who was apprehended in Keffi with 202 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and three empty magazines. The Governor said three other suspected couriers — 40-year-old Hassan Sani, 41-year-old Abdulkadir Idrissa, and 70-year-old Salihu Garb...

‘I Wanted to Watch Football in Peace’, say man who Tapes Wife to Chair

22Oct

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‘I Wanted to Watch Football in Peace’, say man who Tapes Wife to Chair

A 64-year-old Virginia man has been arrested and charged with felony abduction after allegedly taping his wife to a chair in the basement so he could watch a football game upstairs without interruption.The suspect, identified as Terry Ward, was taken into custody following a late-night domestic disturbance call at a home on the 2200 block of Maplewood Avenue in Richmond.At a GlanceThe Incident: A husband allegedly bound his wife to a basement chair with tape to watch a football game uninterrupted.The Victim's Account: Trapped in the basement for 30 to 45 minutes before police arrived.Charges: Felony abduction and misdemeanor domestic assault.Key Evidence: Tape residue and marks on the victim's arms, plus a direct confession from the suspect.Court Date: Next appearance set for Nove...

Fix Your Power Problems, Shettima Tells State Governors

22Oct

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Fix Your Power Problems, Shettima Tells State Governors

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday urged state governments to end their reliance on the Federal Government for power solutions and establish functional local electricity markets under the Electricity Act 2023.Speaking at the National Stakeholders’ Workshop on the Electricity Act 2023 in Abuja, Shettima said Nigeria’s ambition to build a competitive industrial economy would remain constrained unless power sector reforms delivered reliable electricity to businesses, households, and public institutions.His address was delivered by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Hadejia, at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa. The workshop was themed "Unlocking the Opportunities of the Electricity Act 2023 for Sustainable Energy Development and Economic Growth in ...

APC Advisory Council: Archbishop Isong, Ayade, Ita-Giwa make list

22Oct

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APC Advisory Council: Archbishop Isong, Ayade, Ita-Giwa make list

Ahead of the 2027 governorship election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River has unveiled its Advisory Council for the State Campaign Council. Prominent names on the list include President of the Semakemek Support Organization, Archbishop Emmah Gospel Isong, former governor Ben Ayade and Dame Senator Florence Ita-Giwa. Also appointed are Etubom Anthony Ani, Nelly Andem Ewa, SAN, and other eminent personalities across the state. Isong, who doubles as the Chief Executive Officer of Remedy for Victims of Religious Persecution and Discrimination and National Vice President (South-South) of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), was instrumental to the emergence of Prince Bassey Otu as governor in 2023. Reacting to his appointment which political observ...

Plateau Indigenous Youths Defend DSS, Call for Probe into Security Leaks

21Oct

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Plateau Indigenous Youths Defend DSS, Call for Probe into Security Leaks

A coalition of indigenous youth organizations in Plateau State has defended the Department of State Services (DSS), the Mobile Police Force, and Operation Rainbow against allegations of bias, urging the Federal Government to sustain joint security operations in the state and investigate suspected security compromises.Addressing a press conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Abuja on Wednesday, the coalition accused groups representing Fulani interests of mounting petition and media campaigns to discredit security agencies following recent crackdowns on armed militants.The spokesperson for the coalition and President of the Berom Youths Moulder-Association, Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, warned that such allegations risk undermining ongoing efforts to restore peac...

Infrastructure, Education, Health top as Otu proposes N987. 8bn budget for 2027

21Oct

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Infrastructure, Education, Health top as Otu proposes N987. 8bn budget for 2027

Cross River governor, Prince Bassey Otu, has proposed a budget of ₦987 Billion, 808 Million, 89 Thousand, 235 Hundred, 92 kobo only, for the 2027 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Tagged, “Budget of Consolidation and Renewed Hope,” Otu described the budget as more than an aggregation of figures, characterising it as “a solemn and sacred pact laden with the trust, expectation and aspiration of the people for their improved livelihoods.” The governor remarked that Infrastructure would gulp N246.1 Billion, Education gets N99.6 Billion, Health takes N85.4 Billion while Agriculture and Aviation get N28.2 and N21.8 billions each, respectively. Others, Otu mentioned were House of Assembly N20.2 Billion, Judiciary N19.1 Billion, Power N16.6 Billion, Tourism N11.3 Billion, Speci...

2027: ICPC tasks CSOs on credible, non-partisan election monitoring

21Oct

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2027: ICPC tasks CSOs on credible, non-partisan election monitoring

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged members of the National Anti-Corruption Coalition (NACC) to conduct credible and non-partisan election monitoring ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, gave the charge on Wednesday in his keynote address at the hybrid capacity-building training for members of the NACC in Abuja. The training, with the theme: "Strengthening Civil Society Capacity for Election Monitoring, Improved Funding, and Grassroots Communication of the Commission’s Impact," was organised to address challenges affecting civil society organisations. The chairman said the recent NACC Summit identified inadequate training, limited funding opportunities, weaknesses in monitoring and reporti...

ACCI’s 1st deputy president bags merit award at CICAN20th anniversary

21Oct

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ACCI’s 1st deputy president bags merit award at CICAN20th anniversary

By Vivian Emoni Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, First Deputy President of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has received a merit award from Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN), for his contributions to commerce and industry. Adesugba also urged the Federal Government to sustain economic policies beyond the 2027 general elections to support Nigeria's ambition of building a one trillion dollar economy. This is contained in a statement by Mrs Olayemi John-Mensah, the ACCI Media and Strategy Officer, on Wednesday in Abuja. The ACCI first deputy president received the award during CICAN's 20th anniversary celebration, recognising his contributions to commerce, industry and business journalism. Adesugba, a seasoned journalist and founder o...

ORCF Declares Oyo APC Ready For 2027 Sweep, Commends Folarin, Buhari

20Oct

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ORCF Declares Oyo APC Ready For 2027 Sweep, Commends Folarin, Buhari

The Oyo Rising Citizens Forum (ORCF) has declared that the newly reinforced internal unity within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has positioned the party to achieve an overwhelming victory across all levels in the upcoming 2027 general elections. In a press statement signed by Alaba Adebisi and Owolabi Salam, the prominent socio-political organisation emphasised that recent reconciliations have effectively defused long-standing internal divisions. The ORCF noted that these strategic realignments have re-engineered the party's political machinery across the state's 33 local government areas. The forum focused its appraisal on key leadership agreements, describing a mutual understanding between former Senate Leader Chief Teslim Folarin and Senator Sharafadeen Alli...

STONE 2026 UNLEASHED: CLEAN-UP NIGERIA to present National EnvironmentalReport, Nigeria Cleanliness Performance Index

20Oct

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STONE 2026 UNLEASHED: CLEAN-UP NIGERIA to present National EnvironmentalReport, Nigeria Cleanliness Performance Index

Clean-Up Nigeria (CUN), in collaboration with its National Technical Study Group (NTSG), is set to publiclypresent the State of the Nigerian Environment Report (STONE 2026), tagged “STONE UNLEASHED,” ata national public presentation on November 25, 2026 in Abuja. Prince Ene Baba Owoh,National Coordinator andSecretary, National Technical Study Group (NTSG) disclosed this in a press statement on Monday in Abuja Owoh said the 2026 edition of the STONE Report is designed to provide a comprehensive assessment of theenvironmental cleanliness and sanitation performance of states and major towns across the Federal Republic of Nigeria through the Nigeria Cleanliness Performance Index (NPI). He added that the presentation will bring together stakeholders from the Federal Government, St...

TYB Golf Club inducts Ayu, Wada, 111 others at 2026 Kitty

19Oct

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TYB Golf Club inducts Ayu, Wada, 111 others at 2026 Kitty

By Victor OkoyeThe TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club (TYBIGRCC) on Saturday inducted 113 new members into its growing community during its third induction kitty in Abuja.The event attracted prominent personalities, including former Senate President, Dr Iyorchia Ayu; Sen. Ezenwa Onyewuchi; AVM Ayodele Hanidu; and Dele Oye. Also inducted were former Kogi Governor, Capt. Idris Wada, and his wife, Hajia Halima Wada, among other distinguished personalities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the induction kitty combined competitive golf with activities designed to integrate the new members into the club’s sporting and social community. The programme featured an induction ceremony, oath-taking, presentation of induction packages, a clubhouse tour, a cocktail...

Former Oyo First Lady, Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, Other Dignitaries In Attendance As St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Molete Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Plus Pictures

19Oct

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Former Oyo First Lady, Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, Other Dignitaries In Attendance As St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Molete Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Plus Pictures

It was an atmosphere of profound gratitude and spiritual renewal as St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Molete, Ibadan, successfully celebrated its milestone 50th Patronal Anniversary on Sunday, 18 October 2026. The landmark golden jubilee service, which commenced at 10:00 a.m. at the church auditorium, brought together members of the congregation, regional delegates, foundation families, and high-profile community leaders to honour five decades of impactful ministry, fellowship, and growth within the Molete area. The historic milestone celebration was presided over by the Diocesan Bishop of the Ibadan South Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Akintunde Popoola, and the church leadership, including the Church's Vicar, Venerable Olufemi Oyewusi. The clergy men guided the congregation through powerf...