The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with the republic of Burundi as part of efforts to combat terrorism, violent extremism and other transnational security threats across Africa. The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, on Thursday, said General Shaibu gave…
Fresh controversy has erupted following the decision of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to freeze accounts linked to the Osun State Government. The development comes just days before the state’s governorship election and has generated strong reactions from political parties, legal practitioners and civil society groups. The EFCC says the action is connected to…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a dominant performance against Egypt. The Nigerian side delivered an impressive attacking display to secure qualification for the knockout stage. The victory further strengthens Nigeria’s quest for another continental title and highlights the team’s determination to…
The Federal Government has directed that outstanding wage awards owed to Federal civil servants be paid before August 15. The directive is expected to provide relief to workers who have awaited payment of the allowances. Labour groups have repeatedly called for the settlement of outstanding obligations, arguing that workers continue to face significant economic pressures…
Business and diplomatic discussions between Nigeria and Canada have received renewed attention following meetings involving leading business figures and Canadian officials. The talks are expected to focus on investment opportunities, trade cooperation and economic partnerships. Economic experts say stronger commercial ties between both countries could create opportunities in sectors including manufacturing, energy, agriculture and technology….
Al nassar and former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, is finally set to marry this weekend. According to reports, The Portuguese footballer will wed his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on August 8, on the island of Madeira. Additionally, the couple have reportedly reserved the Savoy Palace hotel for their reception, with…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for 250,000 personnel of the Armed Forces, raising the military’s annual wage bill from N660 billion naira to N924 billion naira in what is the biggest upward review of military salaries under his administration. Announcing the package, the Presidency said…
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, on Tuesday released the final list of successful candidates for its 2024/2025 recruitment, with only 3,852 applicants securing places out of 573,680 people who applied for the available positions. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, who announced the release of the list during a press briefing in Abuja, said the…
Flying Eagles head coach Abdul Maikaba is confident his side will bounce back from their recent setback at the WAFU B U-20 Championship when they face hosts Ivory Coast in Wednesday’s decisive clash for a place at the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. It should be noted that the Flying Eagles were beaten 2-0 by…
The Central Bank of Nigeria is set to play a central role in a new regulatory framework aimed at bringing the country’s fast-growing cryptocurrency and virtual asset market under coordinated oversight, marking a shift from years of uncertainty towards structured supervision. The Apex Bank at the recent Nigeria Stablecoin summit 2.0 in Lagos, said the…