Tinubu Commends Rescue of 308 Hostages, Urges Stronger Early Warning Mechanisms President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the successful rescue of 308 Nigerians abducted in separate attacks in Kwara and Niger states, describing the operation as a major milestone in the country’s counter-terrorism efforts. The President also directed security agencies to strengthen early warning systems,
61.54% of Candidates Pass Core Subjects as WAEC Releases 2026 WASSCE Results The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates, with 61.54 per cent of candidates obtaining credits in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. The results
NSCDC Boss Audi Inducts 100 Anti-Fraud Officers, Reaffirms Zero Tolerance for Corruption The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has charged personnel of the Corps to uphold integrity, transparency and accountability in the discharge of their duties. Audi gave the charge in Abuja on
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recorded major legal victories in its asset recovery drive after courts ordered the permanent forfeiture of properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.In Abuja, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined marginally to 15.91 per cent in June 2026 from 15.93 per cent recorded in May, marking the first slowdown in headline inflation in three months, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).In its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Wednesday, the NBS said the June headline inflation rate
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has successfully conducted its first Computer-Based National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) into Federal and State Technical Colleges, marking a major milestone in the Board’s digital transformation drive.Speaking at the 2026 Selection and Placement Exercise for qualified candidates into Federal and State Technical Colleges in Abuja, NABTEB Registrar
The Chief Executive Officer of CSO Media Integrated Ltd., Mr Dominic Ogakwu, says reforms by the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) are strengthening confidence in technical and vocational education across Nigeria.Ogakwu said this in a report released on Sunday, July 19, 2026, following the firm’s independent monitoring of the 2026 NABTEB Common Entrance
The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has expressed support for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria over its recent engagement with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, while criticising the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Daniel Bwala, for remarks it said could deepen divisions among Christians. In a statement issued on Sunday, NCA Chairman, Rev.
The 19 governors of Northern Nigeria have launched the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund, committing to a monthly contribution of ₦1 billion from each state and its local government councils for one year to strengthen efforts to combat insecurity across the region.The initiative was formally unveiled on Wednesday, July 08, during the meeting of the
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation over who would occupy the position on the party’s ticket.The APC formally submitted the names of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima as its presidential candidates for the poll.Speaking