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Bishop Calls on Knights of St. Mulumba to Lead Nigeria’s Democratic Renewal

NewsDeskNgJul 19, 2026July 19, 20260

The Auxiliary Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Minna, Most Rev. Dr. Luka Sylvester Gopep, has called on members of the Honoured Order of the Knights of St. Mulumba (KSM) Nigeria to see themselves as ambassadors of Christ and the Church by promoting truth, integrity and positive leadership in Nigeria’s...

Residents Demand Reconstruction Of Katsina Community Road

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

Residents urged Governor Dikko Radda to reconstruct the neglected Eka-Iyatawa-Remawa road, citing transport challenges and economic hardship. Residents have called on the Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, to construct the long-neglected Eka-Iyatawa-Remawa road in the Rimi Local Government Area. Residents of the agrarian communities made the appeal on Saturday...

Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Murder Of Wife In Nasarawa

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

Police arrested a Nasarawa father of two after he allegedly beat his 20-year-old wife to death following a domestic dispute. The Nigerian Police Force, Nasarawa State Command, has arrested a father of two identified as Musbawu Amodu for allegedly beating his 20-year-old wife to death over ‘failure to prepare food’...

German Foreign Minister To Visit Nigeria With Top Business Delegation

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul leads business delegation to strengthen investment, security and strategic cooperation with Nigeria. Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, will visit Nigeria on July 21 and 22 for high-level political consultations and economic engagements aimed at deepening one of Europe’s most important partnerships in...

ECOWAS Faces Defining Test As Leaders Demand Reforms

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

West African leaders are calling for reforms that will strengthen ECOWAS, and help confront mounting regional security challenges. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is at a critical crossroads, with regional leaders demanding renewed unity, institutional reforms and concrete action to restore citizens’ confidence in the integration project....

US Declares Global Crackdown on Far-Left Extremism, Likens Threat to Jihadist Terrorism

NewsDeskNgJul 18, 2026July 18, 20260

Trump administration launches global campaign against far-left extremism, urging international cooperation and treating political violence as a terrorism threat. The administration of US President Donald Trump has launched what it described as a global campaign against radical left-wing extremism, declaring that far-left political violence will now be treated with the...

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. ...

FG Targets Seven-Day Cargo Clearance, Removes Illegal Checkpoints At Lagos Ports

FG Receives Final Report On $500m AGROW Programme, Moves To Implementation Across 32 States

PANDEF Seeks Forensic Probe Of NUPRC Oil Block Allocations

Bishop Calls on Knights of St. Mulumba to Lead Nigeria’s Democratic Renewal

Residents Demand Reconstruction Of Katsina Community Road

Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Murder Of Wife In Nasarawa

German Foreign Minister To Visit Nigeria With Top Business Delegation

ECOWAS Faces Defining Test As Leaders Demand Reforms

US Declares Global Crackdown on Far-Left Extremism, Likens Threat to Jihadist Terrorism

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

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

Access Bank Wins 16 Euromoney Awards, Strengthens Global Banking Standing

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