The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has graduated 111 personnel from Special Forces Course 13/2026. This was announced on Sunday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF headquarters, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. Ejodame stated that the graduation would further enhance the NAF’s capacity to support ongoing air and joint military operations across Nigeria. He added that the ceremony, held at the Regiment Training Centre Annex (RTCA) in Bauchi, marked the successful completion of an intensive and demanding training program designed to produce highly skilled, combat-ready, and mission-oriented operators capable of responding to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.…
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The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Interior, Mr. Abdullah Ali Ahmed, has stated that doubts among some members of the National Assembly about the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway have been cleared. Ahmed attributed this to the pace and quality of the road construction. He made the remarks during an inspection tour of road projects in Lagos and neighboring states, alongside the Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi. “We thought this project would take forever, but the speed at which it’s progressing has dispelled doubts. The quality of work here is top-notch,” he said. Ahmed also praised the contractor,…
Lagos residents defied a downpour on Saturday night to attend the 2026 edition of the Knorr Jollof Fest at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. The annual culinary festival, the fourth edition sponsored by Unilever Nigeria Plc., attracted thousands of food enthusiasts, chefs, culinary entrepreneurs, and stakeholders in Nigeria’s food industry. Despite the rainfall, the event saw a massive turnout from different parts of Lagos, including Igando, Alakuko, Ikorodu, and neighboring communities, all gathering to celebrate Nigeria’s iconic delicacy, Jollof Rice. The festival featured masterclasses, food exhibitions, entertainment performances, interactive sessions, and cooking demonstrations showcasing various styles of Jollof Rice,…
A public health expert has called on the Federal Government to ensure that the N10 billion approved for Ebola preparedness is directed toward critical gaps in Nigeria’s disease response system. Emeka Oguanuo, Senior Partnership Manager at Nigeria Health Watch, made this statement in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Abuja while assessing Nigeria’s readiness for a potential Ebola outbreak. Oguanuo noted that President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the intervention fund and the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness have elevated health security to a national priority. “President Tinubu’s approval of N10 billion and the creation of…
Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has congratulated Chief Ikeje Asogwa on his landslide victory in the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election, describing it as a “statement victory.” In a statement issued on Sunday in Enugu, Mbah said the win confirmed the widespread acceptance and political dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. He stated that the people of the senatorial district made the best choice for quality representation and demonstrated full alignment with the APC. “On behalf of the government and people of Enugu State, I congratulate Chief Ikeje Asogwa on this resounding victory. It is…
Police in Osun have arrested several suspected members of secret cults terrorizing the state. This was stated in a release by Police Spokesperson DSP Abiodun Ojelabi on Sunday. According to Ojelabi, a suspected notorious cultist known as “Small,” who was terrorizing the Iloro community in Ilesa, was apprehended on Wednesday at about 6 p.m. “He confessed to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity,” he said. Ojelabi added that, similarly, the Anti-Cultism Unit of the command, through intelligence efforts, arrested suspected cultists in Sasa Area, Osogbo, at about 1 a.m. on Friday. He said efforts are ongoing to apprehend other…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently issued a circular requiring fintechs and other regulated financial institutions to identify, verify, and disclose their Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs). While the directive may initially appear to be another addition to the growing list of compliance obligations facing the industry, it potentially signals a much deeper regulatory shift. At its core, the circular reflects a simple but increasingly important question: who ultimately owns, controls, and influences the institutions that have become central to Nigeria’s financial system? As fintechs evolve from fast-growing startups into critical components of the country’s payment infrastructure, the CBN appears…
Traders and buyers at the Odo Olowu Warehouse Market in Lagos have decried persistent open defecation along the Oshodi-Mile 2 Expressway near Cele Bus Stop, describing it as a health risk and an embarrassment to the state. The traders, who spoke with reporters in Lagos, said the situation has created an unpleasant environment for business and daily activities. Human waste is visible along the highway shoulder and around the footbridge leading to the busy market, exposing traders, commuters, and motorists to foul odour and unsanitary conditions. Mrs. Michelle Agbo, a reseller of fairly used kitchen appliances, said visiting the market…
Investment analysts are optimistic that the Nigerian stock market will rebound in the coming weeks following a recent selloff that wiped N5.643 trillion from investors’ wealth. In an interview with reporters on Sunday, the analysts attributed the expected recovery to improving investor sentiment and the upcoming release of half-year corporate earnings, which could help stabilize the market after its recent correction. The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) All-Share Index and market capitalization declined by 3.59 percent, closing the week at 235,941.27 points and N151.327 trillion, respectively. This compares to 244,738.74 points and N156.970 trillion recorded the previous week. Mr. Umaru Mathew,…
Africa’s leading virtual cinema platform, Circuits, has announced a landmark partnership with Sozo Films and Mount Zion Film Productions for the nationwide release of “Agbara Nla: The Return” on October 1. The release will mark the revival of one of the most influential faith-based film franchises in African cinema. Speaking about the project in Abuja on Sunday, Circuits’ Chief Operating Officer and Founder, Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni, described the film’s return as a significant cultural and spiritual milestone. Bibowei-Osuobeni explained that the original Agbara Nla transcended entertainment to become a movement that shaped conversations around faith, values, and purpose across generations. She…