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Benue Lawmaker Seeks Military Bases as Fresh Killings Deepen Security Concerns

NewsDeskNgJul 16, 2026July 16, 20260

The member representing Otukpo/Ohimini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Onuh Onyeche Blessing, has called for the establishment of permanent military formations in vulnerable communities following renewed attacks that claimed at least 12 lives in parts of the constituency. The lawmaker described the incidents as tragic and...

PSC Publishes 50,000 Successful Police Constable Recruits

NewsDeskNgJul 16, 2026July 16, 20260

PSC releases names of 50,000 successful police constable recruits as successful applicants prepare for medical screening and training. The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of successful applicants recruited into the Nigeria Police Force as Police Constables, marking the conclusion of the recruitment exercise for 50,000 personnel aimed...

Tinubu Hails ‘Brother In Purpose’ Olusegun Osoba At 87

NewsDeskNgJul 16, 2026July 16, 20260

Tinubu celebrates former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba on his 87th birthday, describes him as consumate politician and consistent leader. President Bola Tinubu has paid special tribute to former Governor of Ogun State, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, on the occasion of his 87th birthday. The President eulogised the two-time governor of...

US Puts Nigeria On Notice Over Christian Attacks

NewsDeskNgJul 16, 2026July 16, 20260

US demands stronger protection for Christians and safer return of displaced Nigerians ahead of August security review. The United States has challenged Nigeria to do more to protect Christian communities from attacks and deploy greater resources to guarantee the safe and sustainable return of millions of internally displaced persons to...

PHOTO NEWS: Niger State Gets Pharma‑Grade Central Medical Store, Safer Storage

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2026July 15, 20260

Governor Umaru Bago has commissioned a state‑of‑the‑art, pharma-grade Central Medical Store for Niger State. The new facility is designed to improve drug quality, minimise wastage and strengthen the healthcare supply chain, ensuring lifesaving medicines reach clinics and hospitals safely and efficiently across the state. Equipped to store medicines, vaccines and...

ADC Hails Rescue Of Oriire Schoolchildren, Teachers, Seeks Equal Push To Free Borno, Kwara Victims

NewsDeskNgJul 11, 2026July 11, 20260

ADC welcomes the rescue of Oriire schoolchildren and teachers, demanding equal efforts to free victims in Borno and Kwara. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed the rescue of pupils, teachers and other victims abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State after 56 days in captivity,...

Northern group applauds CDS, Armed Forces over intensified offensive against bandits, insurgents

NewsDeskNgJul 7, 2026July 7, 20260

A northern-based peace advocacy group, the Northern Alliance for Peace and Security, has commended the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Nigerian Armed Forces for what it described as sustained successes in ongoing military operations against banditry, terrorism and kidnapping across parts of the country. The group...

15 Die In Kwara Auto Crash

NewsDeskNgJul 6, 2026July 6, 20260

Fifteen people die after a trailer crashes along the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway, while 17 others sustain varying degrees of injuries. Fifteen persons, all males, have reportedly lost their lives in an auto crash at Muslim Cemetery, along the Ogbomoso-Oko Olowo route on the Ilorin-Jebba Expressway, Kwara State. THISDAY checks revealed that...

TCN Declares Force Majeure As Flood Knocks Out Lagos Substation, Disrupts Power Supply

NewsDeskNgJul 2, 2026July 2, 20260

Flooding cripples TCN substation in Lagos as government vows tougher action against vandalism, estimated billing and grid sabotage. Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Wednesday declared force majeure on its Oworonshoki 132/33kV and Lekki 330/132kV transmission substations in Lagos after severe flooding caused by persistent rainfall disrupted operations at the...

Norway Beat Ivory Coast 2-1, Advance To World Cup Round Of 16

NewsDeskNgJun 30, 2026June 30, 20260

Erling Haaland scored an 85th-minute winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to progress into the round of 16. Norway booked their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Ivory Coast 2-1, with Erling Haaland scoring a late winner to seal victory and set up a...