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Kogi Abduction: Igala Journalists Blast State Govt Over Dekina School Tag, Laud NECO’s Position

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

The Forum of Igala Journalists has condemned the Kogi State Government for describing Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area as a “miracle centre” following the recent abduction of candidates and officials during the National Examinations Council, NECO, examination. In a statement dated July 17, 2026 and signed...

Care homes Laud DSS DG For Recruiting 27 Orphans Into The Service

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

Orphanages across the country have praised the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, for recruiting 27 qualified orphans from diverse fields into the Service. They described the gesture, which is ongoing, as a compassionate one that will change many lives. The commendation came from orphanage administrators...

Access Bank Wins 16 Euromoney Awards, Strengthens Global Banking Standing

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

Access Bank secures 16 Euromoney honours, reinforcing its global reputation through innovation, customer excellence and sustainable banking leadership. Access Bank Plc has won 16 honours at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026, strengthening its position as one of Africa’s leading financial institutions and expanding its global standing. According to a...

FG Charges Three Suspects over Abduction of Orire School Pupils, Teachers

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

FG charges 3 suspects over abduction of 14 pupils, 4 teachers in Orire, Oyo State. The Federal Government has charged three suspects before the Federal High Court, Abuja, over their alleged involvement in the abduction of pupils and teachers of a school in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State. ...

Nigerian Army Immortalises Former COAS, Late General Lagbaja

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

Nigerian Army names Lagos complex after late COAS Lt Gen Lagbaja to honor his service The Nigerian Army has immortalised its late former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, by naming a newly constructed complex at the Nigerian Army College of Logistics and Management (NACOLM), Lagos, after...

Anambra Court Jails Native Doctor Six Years, Imposes N20m Fine

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

An Awka High Court sentenced native doctor Onyeze Jesus to six years’ imprisonment and a ₦20 million fine for ritual-related offences. An Awka High Court has sentenced one of the arrested fake native doctors, Onyebuchi Okocha aka Onyeze Jesus to six years imprisonment with a fine of N20million. This is...

Shettima Orders LG Chairmen To Drive Nutrition 774 Across Communities

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

Vice President directs local government chairmen to strengthen nutrition committees and deliver measurable improvements in communities nationwide. Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday tasked local government chairmen to drive the implementation of the Nutrition 774 (N-774) Initiative at the grassroots to improve nutritional outcomes in communities across the country. Accordingly,...

Dissatisfied, DSS to Appeal Jail Terms Handed Three Men Over Terrorism

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

The Department of State Services (DSS) is set to appeal two recent judgements of a Federal and State High Courts sentencing two men to various jail terms over terrorism-related offences. A security source disclosed that the Serrvice is dissatisfied with the 32-year jail term and 10-year jail term a Federal...

NUJ Chair Grace Ike challenges graduands to be solution‑providers, choose character over certificates, hope over despair

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike at the weekend delivered an uplifting charge at the 2026 graduation ceremony of Beautiful Beginning Academy, calling on graduands to treat today not as an end but as the start of lives filled with purpose and...

NUJ FCT Chair Grace Ike Wins Beacon of Education Award, pledges to Champion voices of Children with Special Needs

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, Comrade Grace Ike, was on Friday honoured with the “Beacon of Education Award” by Beautiful Beginning Academy in recognition of her outstanding commitment to educational excellence and her contributions to the advancement of learning and youth development. The award...