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NTAC: NIGERIA’S TECHNICAL AID PROGRAMME STRENGTHENING GLOBAL INFLUENCE, HUMANITARIAN IMPACT
Nigeria’s Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says its international volunteer programme is helping to strengthen the country’s global influence while supporting development across Africa and beyond. Speaking during a debriefing session for 15 volunteers who recently returned from Uganda, NTAC Director-General, Yusuf Yakub, said the programme remains one of Nigeria’s most effective tools for soft-power diplomacy.…
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NIGERIA, COTE DÍVOIRE MOVE TO STRENGHTEN BILATERAL TIES AND REGIONAL COOPERATION
Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire are seeking closer cooperation as both countries move to strengthen their diplomatic and economic ties. At a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the ECOWAS Mid-Year Summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Foreign Minister, Nialé Kaba, agreed to…
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TROOPS RECOVER 147 LIVESTOCK, ARREST TWO SUSPECTS AFTER FOILING BANDITS’ ATTACK
Troops of the Joint Task Force in Kano have foiled a bandits’ attack and recovered 147 livestock along the Yankamaye-Rimaye axis on the Kano-Katsina border. According to a statement by the 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, troops acted on credible intelligence on July 15 indicating that armed bandits were moving rustled animals through the area. The…
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MARY HABILA: UMAHI MOURNS, URGES PUBLIC NOT TO POLITICIZE HER DEATH
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says he is deeply saddened by the death of Mary Habila, a member of his staff, and has urged the public and political actors not to politicise the incident while investigations are ongoing. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, Umahi described the deceased as “like a daughter” to him and clarified…
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KOGI SECURITY TEAM RESCUES ABDUCTED NECO CANDIDATES, OFFICIALS
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of four persons abducted during an attack on an unauthorised examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area, while the NECO examination was ongoing. Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said the victims were rescued after a coordinated operation involving the Nigerian Army, Department of State…
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STAKEHOLDERS RAISE CONCERN OVER LOW MILITARY ENLISTMENT AMONG SOUTH-EAST YOUTHS
Concern is growing over the continued low enlistment of youths from Nigeria’s South-East into the Nigerian Army, with stakeholders calling for greater awareness and confidence-building measures to reverse the trend. The renewed appeal followed comments by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, during the passing-out parade of the 99 Regular Recruit Intake at…
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ONSA CERTIFIES EDO FOREST GUARDS TRAINING, SAYS PROGRAMME MEETS STANDARDS
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has commended the ongoing training of 500 forest guards in Edo State, saying the programme has met the required operational and welfare standards. Maj.-Gen. Hilary Mabeokwu, Director of Defence Affairs at ONSA, made the disclosure during a courtesy visit to Governor Monday Okpebholo in Benin City. He…
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TWO SISTERS ARRAIGNED IN ANAMBRA OVER ALLEGED EXPLOITATION OF TEENAGERS
Two sisters, Chinenye Anyigor, 32, and Njideka Anyigor, 36, have been arraigned before an Anambra State Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka over allegations of exploiting three teenage girls. The defendants pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal dealing in children. According to the prosecution, the alleged…
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COURT REMANDS MAN OVER ALLEGED CHILD THEFT AND TRAFFICKING CHARGES
An Anambra State Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka has remanded a 42-year-old man, Sunday Nome, over allegations of child theft and illegal trafficking involving two young boys. The defendant pleaded not guilty to a six-count charge bordering on conspiracy, child stealing, illegal dealing in children and the alleged sale of children.…
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2027: APC CHIEFTAIN CALLS FOR UNITY AS EXPERTS BACK STRONGER LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY TO TACKLE INSECURITY
Calls for political unity and stronger grassroots governance have dominated discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections. A member of Lagos State’s Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Akanni Seriki, has urged APC members across the country to close ranks and support the party’s candidates following the conclusion of primary elections. He stressed that party unity, reconciliation…
