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Tinubu Expands Nigerian Army To 12 Divisions, Approves 28,000 New Recruits

NewsDeskNgJul 24, 2026July 24, 20260

President Tinubu expands the Nigerian Army to 12 divisions and approves 28,000 recruits to strengthen national security. President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture....

Akwu Adejo Adeiza Foundation Commits to Sustainable Community Development and Humanitarian Services

NewsDeskNgJul 24, 2026July 24, 20260

The Akwu Adejo Adeiza Foundation (AAAF) has officially announced its entry into Nigeria’s humanitarian and development landscape following its incorporation by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), with a commitment to driving sustainable community development and improving the lives of vulnerable people at the grassroots. The foundation, which received its Certificate...

Ukomu Igala Commends Tinubu, Calls for Completion of Kogi East Roads and Ajaokuta Steel Project

NewsDeskNgJul 24, 2026July 24, 20260

The Ukomu Igala Organization has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for what it described as his demonstrated commitment to inclusive governance and the appointment of Igala/Bassa sons and daughters into key positions in his administration. In a statement signed by its National Leader, Major General James...

NAOWA, Ocean Wave Group Equip 100 Barracks Women, Youths with Marketable Vocational Skills

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2026July 23, 20260

The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 4 Brigade Chapter, in partnership with the Ocean Wave Group, has launched a two-month skills acquisition programme aimed at empowering 100 women and youths residing in the Ekehuan Military Cantonment, Benin City, Edo State. The training programme, officially inaugurated on Thursday at the...

EU Hits Google With Fresh $1bn Antitrust Fine Over Search, Play Store Practices

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2026July 23, 20260

EU fines Google $1 billion after Commission says digital antitrust breaches undermine fair competition across Europe today again publicly. The European Union has fined Google 890 million euros ($1bn), saying the technology giant breached digital antitrust rules by directing users of Google Play and its search engine towards its own...

Oriire School Kidnapping: Court Sentences Three To Life Imprisonment, Adjourns Trial

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2026July 23, 20260

Federal High Court sentences three school to life imprisonment over Oriire kidnapping as trial continues on remaining terrorism charges.‎ ‎Justice Salim Ibrahim of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for their roles in the kidnapping of school children and teachers at Oriire Local...

Senate Issues Final Warning To MDAs Over Ignored Invitations

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2026July 23, 20260

Senate warns erring MDAs to honour legislative invitations or face constitutional sanctions for repeated failure to appear before lawmakers. The Senate on Thursday issued a final warning to government agencies that repeatedly ignore its invitations, saying it will invoke its constitutional powers against officials who fail to appear before lawmakers....

Wike Celebrates Daughter’s UK Law Degree As Old Comments on Studying Abroad Resurface

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2026July 23, 20260

Wike celebrates his daughter’s UK law graduation as online users revive his past remarks opposing overseas study for certain courses. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has celebrated his daughter, Jazmyne, following her graduation with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with Upper Second-Class Honours from the University of...

Akpabio, Oshiomhole Call Truce After Senate Rift

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2026July 23, 20260

Akpabio and Oshiomhole publicly end their Senate feud after both leaders agree to cease hostilities during Thursday’s plenary session together. The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, have publicly declared an end to the hostilities between them during Thursday’s plenary. The development...

Enugu Air Confirms Runway Incursion, Says All Passengers Safe

NewsDeskNgJul 23, 2026July 23, 20260

Enugu Air confirms all passengers and crew are safe after an aircraft experienced a runway incursion while landing in Benin. Enugu Air says one of its aircraft operating into Benin experienced a runway incursion after landing, but confirmed that all passengers and crew members were safely evacuated without injuries. In...