NIGER STATE – Nigerian military troops have successfully foiled a coordinated terrorist attack in Niger State, engaging the assailants in a prolonged and intense gun battle, military sources confirmed on Wednesday, June 26, 2025. The attempted assault, which took place in the Kagara axis of Rafi Local Government Area, was launched by heavily armed insurgents
ABUJA — Nigeria is undergoing a quiet yet bold transformation under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima has said, highlighting ongoing reforms and policy shifts designed to reposition the country for sustainable growth and development. Shettima made the remarks on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, while speaking at a strategic stakeholders’
LAFIA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, paid a working visit to Nasarawa State, where he formally commissioned the newly completed Bola Ahmed Tinubu Bridge, a dual-purpose overpass and underpass infrastructure project located in Lafia, the state capital. The bridge, named in honour of the president, is a major component of
LAGOS — The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, recently hosted representatives from the Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging in Lagos to explore collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing packaging systems for Nigeria’s locally manufactured foods and pharmaceuticals. The strategic engagement, which held
SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has withdrawn from attending the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague, citing pressing domestic commitments and heightened global uncertainty stemming from the deepening Middle East crisis. In a statement released by the Presidential Office on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, the administration confirmed that the president would remain in
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States House of Representatives has directed that WhatsApp be removed from all government-issued devices, following the exposure of security vulnerabilities reportedly exploited by a former Israeli spyware company. The directive, issued on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, comes amid rising concerns over metadata breaches and unauthorized surveillance, which officials say could
LAGOS — The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has issued a firm ultimatum to oil and gas operators nationwide, demanding immediate compliance with statutory payments for helicopter landing levies tied to air navigation services rendered within Nigerian airspace. The directive, issued on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, comes amid mounting concerns over non-payment and under-remittance of
ABUJA — Pensioners under Nigeria’s Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) have made a passionate appeal to the National Assembly to expedite action on the full implementation of the N758 billion Treasury bond, earlier announced by the Federal Government to offset long-standing pension arrears. The plea was made on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, during a public engagement
In a bold declaration carried by several Iranian state-affiliated news platforms, Tehran has proclaimed itself as the first nation in history to confront and “defeat” both the United States and Israel simultaneously. The statement, widely reported across pro-government media outlets in the Islamic Republic, reflects growing confidence within the Iranian leadership amid escalating geopolitical tensions
ABUJA — In a renewed push to expand the country’s national identity coverage, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced plans to deploy members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) across Nigeria to support the ongoing enrolment drive for the National Identification Number (NIN). The initiative, unveiled on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, aims
