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Nigeria’s security agencies have rescued all 39 pupils and 7 teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, ending a 56-day hostage crisis that gripped the Southwest. President Bola Tinubu announced the rescue on Friday, saying he was “profoundly happy” with the outcome of the military operation. Presidential spokesperson Bayo…
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed. On July 4, 2026, the nation marks 250 years. The anniversary is called “America250.” Trump leads the celebration President Donald Trump declared July 4, 2026 a national anniversary. “I urge all Americans to honor the heritage and accomplishments of our Republic,” he said. On the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising interfaith dialogue and promoting peace, harmony, and tolerance among Nigeria’s diverse religious communities. The President spoke on Saturday while receiving Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher at his residence in Abuja. Archbishop Gallagher is the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations. The…
On July 5, 2009, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua traveled out of Nigeria to Germany for medical treatment. The Presidency announced late on Saturday that the President was going abroad for “a few weeks” to treat a heart condition. He named Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to oversee government affairs while he was away. Yar’Adua had earlier…
Africa now has two teams left at the 2026 World Cup. Morocco and Egypt are the only African sides in the Round of 16. Eight other African teams were knocked out in the Round of 32. This was Africa’s biggest World Cup ever with 10 teams. Morocco and Egypt move on Morocco was first to…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday told news outlets not to give “undue publicity” to terror groups. He said bad reports could hurt national security. But he sounded friendlier to the press than ex-President Buhari. Press freedom comes with duty Speaking at a dinner for State House reporters in Abuja, Tinubu backed press freedom. But he…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has named Nollywood actor and lawyer Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson ahead of the 2027 general elections, setting aside a history of sharp public criticism from the former Labour Party chieftain. The appointment was confirmed Thursday in Abuja, days after a Federal High Court affirmed the David Mark-led leadership of…
Created by military decree in 1973 to rebuild the nation after the Civil War, the National Youth Service Corps is getting a cultural and administrative makeover after 50 years of khaki and military command. The Federal Government last week confirmed the appointment of the first civilian Director-General of the NYSC in over three decades, ending…
Nigeria recorded more than 102,000 new HIV infections in 2025 across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to new figures released by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare with Lagos State leading the list. Data from the State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025 shows that Lagos State…
Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested three persons for allegedly torturing and abusing a 10-year-old boy at Odume Layout, Isiowulu community in Idemili North Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. He identified the suspects as Chukwudi Chukwuyere, 40; Chisom…