Friday, August 28, 2026

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August 7, 2026

Nigeria’s homeland security will function better as department, security expert says

“If it is a department on its own directly under the Presidency, it will have easy access to the President on urgent matters that require immediate action,” he said.

Adeyinka Famadewa
August 7, 2026

FRSC urges regular professional training for security drivers

He said security drivers play a critical role in emergencies and other operations, making it imperative for them to possess advanced driving and safety skills.

FRSC
August 7, 2026

Nigeria moving from counting megawatts to powering more communities: Tegbe

“We are moving from just counting kilowatts and megawatts to how many communities and people were powered in the country,” he said.

Joseph Tegbe
August 7, 2026

Atiku raises alarm over mysterious bank credit to his account

Mr Shaibu said the transfer originated from a person totally unknown to Mr Atiku with the narration ‘Contribution Electioneering Campaign.’

Atiku Abubakar
August 7, 2026

Insecurity: Army creates new divisions, units to boost operations

Mr Shaibu said President Bola Tinubu approved the restructuring through the establishment of additional divisions, formations and units to enhance operational effectiveness.

Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu
August 7, 2026

Tinubu lauds NGX, economic team as stock market value rises to N160 trillion

Mr Tinubu said Nigeria’s external reserves were depleted when he succeeded the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Bola Tinubu and NGX
August 7, 2026

Ten people die in Kano wells, ponds

Ten people died in ponds and wells, while property worth N9 million was destroyed by fire during the period, according to Kano’s fire service.

Kano well
August 7, 2026

Insecurity: COAS urges results-driven leadership for operational success

Mr Shaibu said future military leadership would depend on combining battlefield experience with strategic thinking.

Waidi Shaibu
August 7, 2026

Nine terrorists killed in Borno strike, alleged kidnappers nabbed in Plateau: Military

Nigerian troops killed nine terrorists in a precision airstrike in Borno and apprehended six suspected kidnappers and terrorist logistics suppliers who were receiving treatment for gunshot wounds in

ARMED SOLDIERS (Credit: Premium times)
August 7, 2026

Police, stakeholders to curb sale of dead animals’ meat in Maiduguri

The police stressed the need for sustained public enlightenment on the health risks associated with consuming unwholesome meat.

Carcasses of cows