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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...

BREAKING: Nasarawa University Lauds DSS For Rescuing Kidnapped Professor

NewsDeskNgJul 17, 2026July 17, 20260

*2 Suspects Arrested The management of the Nassarawa State University, Keffi, has applauded the Department of State Services (DSS) for rescuing the school’s dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Professor Samuel Okunsebor. The dean, who was kidnapped by armed men at about midnight on Wednesday at Mile Uku, a boundary community between...

Dr. Enenche, Wife Spark Fresh Revival Fire in France, Germany, Latvia With Powerful Crusades

NewsDeskNgJul 17, 2026July 17, 20260

The Senior Pastors of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr. Paul Enenche and Dr. Mrs. Becky Enenche, have continued their global evangelistic outreach, igniting fresh revival fire across France, Germany, and Latvia as they ministered to thousands with the message of salvation, healing, deliverance, restoration, and revival. The France Revival...

Orire: FG Charges Three Arrested By DSS Over Kidnap of Oyo School Children, Teachers

NewsDeskNgJul 17, 2026July 17, 20260

The Federal Government on Friday charged three men, Abdulrazak Umar (a.k.a. Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (a.k.a. Yunusa bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (a.k.a. Abu Itisar), for the recent kidnap of children and teachers of a school in Orire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo state. The 10-count charge...

Anioma Youth Forum Seeks National Assembly Probe of NDDC Youth Internship Programme

NewsDeskNgJul 17, 2026July 17, 20260

The Anioma Youth Forum Worldwide has called on the National Assembly to review the implementation of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Youth Internship Programme for 2024/2025 through an independent The Anioma Youth Forum Worldwide has called on the National Assembly to review the implementation of the Niger Delta Development...

UK Closely Monitoring Nigeria’s 2027 Elections, Reaffirms Support For INEC

NewsDeskNgJul 17, 2026July 17, 20260

British envoy says the UK remains committed to Nigeria’s democracy while closely following preparations for the 2027 general election. The United Kingdom has said it is closely monitoring political developments in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the country’s democratic institutions and electoral process....

Army, DSS, Police Rescue Four Kidnap Victims In Kogi Forest Operation

NewsDeskNgJul 17, 2026July 17, 20260

Multi-agency rescue mission secures freedom of abducted examination centre victims as security operatives continue manhunt for fleeing kidnappers. Four people abducted during an attack on an unauthorised examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, have been rescued following a coordinated security operation involving multiple security agencies,...

Cardoso: Nigeria’s Net Foreign Reserves Has Surpassed $40bn

NewsDeskNgJul 17, 2026July 17, 20260

CBN governor Cardoso says Nigeria’s net reserves exceeded $40 billion as CBN launched stricter electronic FX guidelines for BDC operators. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, on Thursday disclosed that Nigeria’s net foreign reserves have risen to $40 billion presently, compared with about $3...

Appeal Court Panels Deliver Conflicting Rulings On INEC’s Powers, Electoral Act Ahead Of 2027 Polls

NewsDeskNgJul 17, 2026July 17, 20260

Separate Appeal Court panels has issued conflicting rulings, one affirming INEC’s authority while another voided key Electoral Act provisions. An evidently disturbing development played up yes-terday in the judiciary after two Appeal Courts handed down conflicting judgments on the powers and guidelines of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The...

Bala Wunti Voluntarily Appears Before Senate, Debunks ₦210 Trillion Missing Funds Claim

NewsDeskNgJul 17, 2026July 17, 20260

Abuja – Former Group General Manager of the Nigerian Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), Dr. Bala Wunti, on Thursday voluntarily presented himself before the Senate Committee investigating NNPC Ltd.’s 2023 financial accounts, appearing even before receiving a formal invitation. In a departure from the common practice among many public officials...