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July 3, 2026

Tinubu defends Cybercrimes Act, says safeguards protect Nigeria’s information ecosystem

Mr Tinubu reiterated the need to regulate social media to protect Nigeria’s information ecosystem and its citizens.

Social Media Icons
July 3, 2026

What Nigerian students, graduates should know about Tinubu’s NYSC reforms

Despite the reforms, the development will not apply to current corps members, as the core one-year mandatory national service remains unchanged.

corps members
July 3, 2026

NCoS foiled attempts to smuggle bomb into Akwa Ibom prison: Official

Ms Osuji said the foiled IED smuggling attempt at the medium security custodial centre in Ikot Ekpene prevented what could have been a major security breach.

Medium security custodial centre
July 2, 2026

Youths minister recants, says adire not replacing NYSC khaki

Mr Olawande acknowledged that he mentioned Adire and Ankara in the interview, but maintained that he cited them only as proposed choices.

NYSC
July 2, 2026

Nigeria reports 80% Ebola risk communication, community engagement readiness

He said Nigeria must prepare before detecting the first Ebola case rather than responding after infections emerge.

Ebola outbreak
July 2, 2026

FG adopts postcode system to drive Nigeria’s digital transformation 

Ms Odeyemi urged MDAs to identify practical use cases for integrating the digital postcode into their operations.

Bosun Tijani
July 2, 2026

FG targets stronger policies for women, children

“We have made progress in prosecuting rape cases and addressing child-related offences, but we need more support and collaboration to protect every child,” she said.

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim (credit: Punch)
July 2, 2026

FG records 85% trachoma elimination

Mr Olobio said the ministry intensified surveillance in areas with persistent transmission to prevent a resurgence of the disease.

Trachoma
July 2, 2026

NDLEA dismantled largest meth lab, arrested 9,769 suspects in five months: Official

Mr Babafemi announced the arrest of a wanted drug kingpin, Lekan Jimoh, alias “Kanmo-kanmo.”

NDLEA