ABUJA – The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions, Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, received the official presentation of two presidential nominees for key leadership positions in the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). The nominees, one for the role of Managing Director and the other for
LAGOS – At just 17, Mmesoma Okonkwo is not only flying the flag of Anambra State high, but also placing Nigeria on the global academic map. With a rare blend of brilliance, discipline, and unwavering focus, Mmesoma has emerged as a beacon of hope and inspiration for young Nigerians across the country. A student of
ABUJA – The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has lauded the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies for the arrest of key suspects linked to the recent massacre in Benue State, describing the development as a significant step toward justice and national healing. The commendation was issued on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, following confirmation that
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
