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Indonesia Receives First Aircraft Carrier As Prabowo Pushes Military Modernisation

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2026September 18, 20260

Indonesia has received its first aircraft carrier as President Prabowo Subianto advances military modernisation and expands the country’s defence capabilities. Indonesia has taken delivery of its first aircraft carrier, marking a significant addition to the country’s naval capabilities as President Prabowo Subianto pushes to modernise the military. The 41year old...

ECB’s Lagarde Leaves Possibility Of Early Departure Open

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2026September 18, 20260

ECB President Christine Lagarde leaves open the possibility of departing before her term ends in 2027, as succession speculation grows. European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has left open the possibility of leaving her position before the end of her scheduled term in October 2027. Speaking to Ireland’s national...

CSOs Commend NSCDC Chief Audi Over Probe of Niger Miners’ Deaths

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2026September 18, 20260

…urge public to await investigation findings A coalition of civil society organisations has commended the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, for ordering an investigation into the reported deaths of suspected illegal miners following their arrest in Niger State. The coalition,...

PAN Lauds Oluyede, Troops For Improved Security Nationwide, Calls For Stronger Citizen Support

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2026September 18, 20260

The Peace Advocates Network (PAN) has commended General Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), and personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria for sustaining military operations against terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal groups across the country. In a statement on Friday signed by Dr Charles Kazayet, PAN said...

NAICOM Boss Olusegun Ayo Omosehin Must Go Immediately — Group Demands Suspension Over Explosive EFCC Petition, Warns Insurance Sector Collapse

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2026September 18, 20260

The Coalition for Good Governance in Nigeria (CGGN) has called for the immediate resignation of Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), over what it described as a deepening regulatory and financial crisis that threatens to destroy public confidence in the...

Shettima: Six Northern Governors’ Support For Tinubu Referred To 2022 Primary

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2026September 18, 20260

Shettima says his remarks on six northern governors referred to support for Tinubu before the APC presidential primary in 2022. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has clarified comments about northern governors’ support for President Bola Tinubu, saying he was referring specifically to political consultations before the APC presidential primary in 2022. The...

AY Speaks On The Rising Cost Of Booking Artistes For Comedy Shows

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2026September 18, 20260

Nigerian comedian AY says booking music artistes for comedy shows has become increasingly expensive as the industry grows globally. Nigerian comedian AY has spoken about the rising cost of booking music artistes for comedy shows, saying major Nigerian stars now command significantly higher appearance fees. He made the remarks while...

Orire Kidnap Victim Tells Court How Captives Were Tortured For 56 Days

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2026September 18, 20260

A DSS witness tells court how 49 Orire students and teachers endured hunger, torture, dirty water and harsh conditions. A witness for the Department of State Services (DSS) has told the Federal High Court in Abuja how 49 students and teachers abducted from schools in Orire Local Government Area of...

Sani Abacha’s Son Replaces Dalha As PDP Governorship Candidate In Kano

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2026September 18, 20260

Muhammad Sani Abacha replaces Muhammad Bello Dalha as PDP governorship candidate after consultations and a replacement primary in Kano. Muhammad Sani Abacha, son of former Head of State General Sani Abacha, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2027 Kano State governorship election. Abacha emerged after...

Chelle Names Osimhen, Lookman, Ndidi In Super Eagles Squad For AFCON Qualifiers.

NewsDeskNgSep 18, 2026September 18, 20260

Éric Chelle has named 24 players for Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea Bissau, alongside a separate Russia friendly squad. Super Eagles Head Coach Éric Chelle has named captain Wilfred Ndidi, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defender Semi Ajayi, midfielder Alex Iwobi and forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Moses Simon...

FORIJA Mourns Ex-Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris, Says His Death Monumental Loss To Igala Land

NSCDC Orders Flags at Half-Mast, Detains 24 Over Death of 33 Miners

Niger Tragedy: CSOs Urge Restraint as Probe Into 37 Miners’ Deaths Begins

Indonesia Receives First Aircraft Carrier As Prabowo Pushes Military Modernisation

ECB’s Lagarde Leaves Possibility Of Early Departure Open

CSOs Commend NSCDC Chief Audi Over Probe of Niger Miners’ Deaths

PAN Lauds Oluyede, Troops For Improved Security Nationwide, Calls For Stronger Citizen Support

NAICOM Boss Olusegun Ayo Omosehin Must Go Immediately — Group Demands Suspension Over Explosive EFCC Petition, Warns Insurance Sector Collapse

Shettima: Six Northern Governors’ Support For Tinubu Referred To 2022 Primary

AY Speaks On The Rising Cost Of Booking Artistes For Comedy Shows

Orire Kidnap Victim Tells Court How Captives Were Tortured For 56 Days

Sani Abacha’s Son Replaces Dalha As PDP Governorship Candidate In Kano

Chelle Names Osimhen, Lookman, Ndidi In Super Eagles Squad For AFCON Qualifiers.