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FG To Transform Nigerian Army University Biu Into Africa’s Leading Military Technology Centre

NewsDeskNgJul 27, 2026July 27, 20260

FG strengthens Nigerian Army University Biu with military admissions, infrastructure and Africa’s first military performance management centre to boost security expertise. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) into a premier institution for specialised military and civilian capacity building, with renewed efforts...

First Lady Urges Diaspora To Strengthen Nigeria’s Healthcare, Announces 70-Member Medical Mission

NewsDeskNgJul 27, 2026July 27, 20260

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urges sustained diaspora healthcare support as 70 medical professionals return for nationwide missions, training and capacity building. Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has canvassed for sustained diaspora support for the nation’s healthcare system. Speaking at the weekend in Abuja while being honoured with Diaspora...

BBNaija Season 11 Begins With 24 Housemates

NewsDeskNgJul 27, 2026July 27, 20260

Big Brother Naija Season 11 begins with 24 housemates competing for a ₦160 million prize in the 10-week reality show. Big Brother Naija Season 11 officially began on Sunday with the unveiling of 24 housemates, comprising 12 men and 12 women, who will compete over the next 10 weeks for...

2027: Kawu Pledges Rural Power Reform, Transparent Governance For Kwara

NewsDeskNgJul 27, 2026July 27, 20260

PDP governorship candidate promises decentralised rural electricity, transparent governance, community policing and infrastructure reforms ahead of 2027 elections. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kwara State for 2027 election, Engr. Suleiman Kale Kawu on Saturday pledged to embark on the decentralisation of power systems among rural communities in...

Okechukwu To INEC Chair: Credible Elections Are Strongest Antidote To Intra-Party Impunity

NewsDeskNgJul 27, 2026July 27, 20260

Osita Okechukwu says credible elections remain the strongest antidote to intra-party impunity and urges INEC to prioritise electoral integrity nationwide. Former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has urged the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, to focus on delivering free,...

Senior ISWAP Finance Operative, 45 Others Surrender to Troops in North-East

NewsDeskNgJul 27, 2026July 27, 20260

Sustained military offensives have forced a senior ISWAP finance operative and 45 other terrorists and family members to surrender to Operation Hadin Kai troops. Sustained military pressure has forced a senior finance operative of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and several other high-ranking terrorist fighters to surrender to...

Troops Rescue 48 Kidnap Victims As Terrorists Flee Zamfara Village

NewsDeskNgJul 27, 2026July 27, 20260

Troops rescue 48 kidnap victims after forcing terrorists to flee during a fierce firefight following an attack on Zamfara village. Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 48 kidnapped victims after repelling terrorists who attacked Magami village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of...

Kwankwaso: Obi Will Honour His One-term Promise If Elected In 2027

NewsDeskNgJul 27, 2026July 27, 20260

Kwankwaso expresses confidence Obi honours his one-term promise, says coalition’s power-sharing agreement rests on trust and shared agenda. The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only one...

Kano Targets 18 High-Risk LGAs In Fresh Tetanus Vaccination Campaign

NewsDeskNgJul 26, 2026July 26, 20260

Kano begins a second tetanus vaccination campaign across 18 high-risk LGAs after reaching 96.5% of women in Round 1. The Kano State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have flagged off Round 2 of the Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) Campaign, with focus on 18...

Sultan Of Sokoto Seeks Divine Intervention, Calls For Repentance Of Those Behind Nigeria’s Insecurity

NewsDeskNgJul 26, 2026July 26, 20260

Sultan of Sokoto calls for divine intervention and true repentance by those perpetrating evil as he hosts First Lady Oluremi Tinubu. Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, on Saturday sought divine intervention for true repentance of those perpetrating evil in the country. Speaking while playing host to the...