Tinubu Approves Four New Army Divisions, 28,000-Troop Recruitment
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment…
Army Withdraws Terror Suspicion Against Border Resident After Investigation
The Nigerian Army has cleared a Niger Republic resident earlier reported as a terror suspect after investigations found no link…
JAMB opens direct admission registration for NCE, agricultural programmes
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced registration for admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Non-Technological…
Senate Advances Bill to Tighten Oversight of Foreign Aid in Nigeria
The Senate has passed for second reading a bill seeking stricter oversight of foreign aid, grants and humanitarian support received…
Ghanaian President Urges Africa to Cut Dependence on Imported Medicines
Africa’s quest to strengthen local pharmaceutical production has moved beyond promises, with President John Mahama of Ghana urging leaders to…
NAFDAC Warns Traders as Nationwide Seizure of Banned Alcohol Begins
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a nationwide operation to confiscate alcoholic drinks…
Court Sends Woman to Prison for N3.5m Qatar Employment Fraud
A Borno State High Court in Maiduguri has sentenced a woman to six months in prison for fraud involving N3.5…
CBN Reaffirms Validity of All Approved Naira Denominations
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has affirmed that the commemorative ₦100 note, the standard ₦100 note and every approved…
Sokoto Police Record Double Breakthrough Against Bandits, Theft Syndicates
The Sokoto State Police Command has recovered 11 rustled cattle after armed bandits fled during a gun battle with security…
Police Seize 285 Vandalised NNPC Pipelines, Arrest Seven
The Nigeria Police Force has dismantled a suspected pipeline vandalism syndicate in Adamawa State, arresting seven suspects and recovering 285…