Gunmen Attack INEC Officials, Steal PVCs, BVAs In Osun State
The Police Command in Osun has launched an investigation into the alleged attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials in Odo-Otin Local Government Area by suspected hoodlums, carting away Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement, said INEC officials in Osun, who were distributing Permanent Voter Cards…
FG Announces Pay Rise For Army & Security Forces To Boost Welfare
The federal government is making plans for a new pay rise for military personnel. This comes as part of ongoing efforts to improve their welfare, boost morale, and strengthen the country’s security architecture. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), disclosed the plan while delivering the keynote address at a one-day training and financial empowerment…
PFIPC Probe: IGP Ordered To Produce ‘Fake Agency’ DG Adeniyi
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the activities of the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council has directed the Inspector-General of Police to produce the self-proclaimed Director-General of the organisation, Adeyemi Adeniyi. The committee ordered that he be produced before the panel by noon on Wednesday. The directive was issued on Monday during the…
Ex-NSIPA Boss Denies Diverting ₦44bn Into Personal Accounts
Former National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment ProgrammeAgency (NSIPA), Halima Shehu, has strongly denied allegations that she diverted ₦44 billion, insisting nopublic funds were transferred to her personal account or those of her family members.Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, July 27, 2026, Shehu said she alerted…
APC Slams Obi Over Criticism, Says Nigeria Needs Continuity, Not Reset
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obifor his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, insisting that Nigeria requires policycontinuity rather than a fresh reset ahead of the 2027 general elections.APC National Vice Chairman (South-East), Dr Ijeomah Arodiogbu, made the remarks on Monday, July 27,2026, while reacting to…
US Envoy Quits UN Security Council Meeting to Protest France Ambassador’s Comments
The United States delegation walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine onMonday in protest against comments by France’s ambassador.The dramatic move came after French officials compared the US to authoritarian states like North Koreaover a recent human rights vote.US alternate representative Dan Negrea criticised France’s remarks as “disingenuous grandstanding”and “politicized drivel.”…
Tinubu Snubs Ramaphosa, Declines Meeting South African Envoy
President Bola Tinubu has declined to receive a special delegation from South African President CyrilRamaphosa amid ongoing concerns over xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians in South Africa.The South African team, led by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola,arrived in Abuja on Friday, July 24, 2026, seeking an audience with the Nigerian leader.Instead, Tinubu directed…
US President Donald Trump Commends Bola Tinubu’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts
US President Donald Trump sent a letter to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praising hisleadership in addressing terrorism and insecurity, with specific reference to protecting Christiancommunities.In the letter, Trump thanked Tinubu for a prior communication and expressed appreciation for his“decisive leadership on behalf of the Nigerian people.” He stated: “I applaud your resolve to tackle…
Trump Says US Not Finished With Iran
President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is “not finished at all with Iran,” indicatingcontinued pressure on the Islamic Republic amid ongoing regional tensions.Trump made the comment on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, during a press interaction at the White House. Hewas responding to questions about recent developments in the Middle East, including reported…
FG Urges AU to Crack Down on Illicit Terror Funding
The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to intensify efforts and adoptstronger, coordinated measures to combat illicit funding of terrorism across the continent.Nigeria’s representative made the appeal on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, during a high-level AU session onpeace and security held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The delegation stressed that terrorist…