Saturday, October 31, 2026

NationWide

August 1, 2026

Picking Atiku as running mate was my biggest mistake as president: Obasanjo 

Mr Obasanjo said, “He did what he believed he should do, and God did what God had to do.”

Obasanjo and Atiku
August 1, 2026

Revisit cases of unresolved assassinations, extra-judicial killings, Soyinka tells Tinubu

The essayist noted that the lecture was intended to remind citizens of their collective responsibility to uphold justice and defend human dignity.

Wole Soyinka
August 1, 2026

NERDC gives publishers August 7 deadline to submit textbooks for assessment, reassessment  

‎Mr ‎Shehu warned that no submissions would be accepted after the August 7 deadline.

Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (credit: edutorial0
August 1, 2026

Naira ends July weaker at official market, closes at N1,368.22 per dollar

Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the local currency depreciated by N1.49, or 0.1 per cent, from N1,366.72 per dollar recorded on Thursday.

Naira and Dollar
July 31, 2026

Over 9,000 forest guards trained as FG expands initiative to 10 states 

According to the statement, the initiative is being implemented in partnership with participating state governments.

forest guards
July 31, 2026

FG reaffirms commitment to eliminating hazardous plastics in electronic products

The move is part of ongoing efforts to promote a circular economy and achieve a POPs-free plastics value chain in the country.

Balarabe Lawal (Credit: Vanguard)
July 31, 2026

FG rolls out plan to strengthen power supply

Mr Tegbe said priority projects include a nationwide technical audit of the transmission network and harmonisation of federal and state electricity regulations.

National Grid
July 31, 2026

NADF, NBS partner on agriculture data

The partnership aims to support evidence-based financing, policymaking and investment in Nigeria’s agriculture sector.

July 31, 2026

Troops killed 102 terrorists, rescued 393 kidnap victims in July: DHQ

Mr Onoja said the operations, carried out in collaboration with other security agencies and local vigilante groups, also led to the surrender of 57 insurgents.

July 31, 2026

FG set to begin admission into military college of medicine, health sciences

Mr Alausa said the proposed college is designed to strengthen military healthcare delivery by producing doctors, nurses, pharmacists and allied professionals.

Tunji Alausa