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July 15, 2026

Trader sentenced to prison for stealing trousers in hospital

A Jos Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday sentenced a 26-year-old trader, Ahmed Abdullahi, to nine months in prison for stealing a shirt and trousers from a hospital.

Jos court
July 15, 2026

National parks chief hails Tinubu, Makinde for rescue of abducted Oyo students

Ibrahim Goni, the conservator-general of the National Park Service, has commended President Bola Tinubu for the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in the Oriire council area.

Released Oyo hostages
July 15, 2026

Northerners warned against politicising terrorism, banditry

GAPAG has called on various associations in the north to stop politicising insecurity in the country.

President Bola Tinubu with security chiefs
July 15, 2026

Africa’s prosperity depends on value addition to raw materials, says RMRDC

Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, the director-general of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja.

Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso
July 15, 2026

NIPSS boss meets Gbong Gwom, apologises for Berom militia group comment

Mr Omotayo, who visited the paramount ruler tendered an apology for his recent comments on the Berom people.

NIPSS boss meets Gbong Gwom
July 15, 2026

Police say three alleged vandals nabbed, multimillion-naira rail tracks recovered

The police command in Oyo state arrested three suspects in connection with the vandalism and theft of railway tracks valued at N200 million.

police
July 15, 2026

Otti directs immediate implementation of NYSC allowances

Mr Otti gave the directive in his office on Tuesday while receiving the new NYSC coordinator, Yunusa Tanimu, in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South council area.

Governor Alex Otti
July 15, 2026

FG expresses commitment to improving ease of doing business

FG says it remains committed to improving the ease of doing business, strengthening investor confidence and implementing policies that encourage enterprise growth.

69th annual general meeting of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association in Lagos
July 15, 2026

ATBUTH unveils digital app to enhance healthcare service delivery

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, has unveiled a DHS mobile app to enhance healthcare service delivery.

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi
July 15, 2026

Oyo Terrorists: ASNAT hails Oriire schoolchildren’s military rescue operation

The Association of Nigerian Artisans and Technicians has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian military for rescuing abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state.

Released Oyo hostages