Gunmen Storm Kogi School During NECO Exams, Abduct Principal, Students, Officials
Armed gunmen on Tuesday invaded Government Secondary School (GSS), Olowa (also referred to as Odo-Ekina) in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting the school principal, four students, and a National Examinations Council (NECO) ad hoc staff member while candidates were writing their exams.
Notorious Bandit Kingpin Sani Yellow Debunks Death Rumours in New Video
Reports of his demise had circulated days earlier, claiming that the notorious commander who allegedly coordinated multiple attacks along the Anka–Bagega Road was eliminated in Anka Local Government Area during a confrontation involving Maiduguri Special Vigilantes. His body was reportedly displayed to residents as evidence of the operation’s success.
Zamfara Hisbah Arrests Woman Over Alleged Witchcraft Practices
The Director of Operations, Lawal Abubakar Maradun, revealed that during interrogation, Khadija Abdullah admitted to using certain perfumes and claiming spirit possession, after which she would recite prayers into water and administer it to people seeking treatment.
Trump Backs Down on 20 Percent Hormuz Transit Fee After Gulf States’ Intervention
Trump Backs Down on 20 Percent Hormuz Transit Fee After Gulf States’ Intervention Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting United States President Donald Trump has dropped plans to impose a 20 per cent “safe passage” fee on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz after appeals from several Gulf nations. Trump unveiled the proposal on Monday, arguing that the […]
Fuel Marketers Reject Dangote’s Dollar Pricing, Explore Other Supply Channels
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Oil marketers have rejected the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s decision to resume the sale of petroleum products in United States dollars, warning that the move could intensify pressure on the foreign exchange market, fuel inflation, and compel dealers to source products from alternative suppliers. Speaking with journalists, National President of Petroleum Products Retail […]
Gov. Idris Unveils N10,000 Monthly Stipend For NYSC Corps Members
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state from N2,000 to N10,000. The governor announced the increment during the 2026 NYSC Management and Corps Employers’ Workshop held in Birnin Kebbi. Represented by the Commissioner for […]
Macron Set for Nigeria State Visit
French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a state visit to Nigeria this fall, French Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, Marc Fonbaustier, has announced. Fonbaustier made the disclosure on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, while addressing guests at the celebration of France’s National Day in Abuja, describing the visit as an […]
Sultan Declares Thursday First Day of Safar 1448AH
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Thursday, July 16, 2026, as the first day of Safar 1448AH following the non sighting of the new crescent moon across Nigeria. The declaration was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday, July […]
Dogara Calls for Stronger NASS, Civil Society Partnership to Boost Legislative Oversight
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, called for stronger collaboration between the National Assembly and civil society organisations to strengthen legislative oversight and ensure government decisions deliver tangible benefits to Nigerians. Dogara made the call while speaking at the National Assembly Open Week in Abuja, where he […]
INEC Seeks Increased Funding Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, appealed for increased and sustained funding to enable the commission to effectively conduct the 2027 general elections. Amupitan made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Dr Mohammed […]