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August 26, 2025
Interview with David Mark Led to Incarceration of Newswatch Editors: Yakubu Mohammed’s Account
Lagos: A former Executive Editor of the defunct Newswatch magazine, Yakubu Mohammed, has detailed the consequences faced by the magazine’s directors following an explosive interview with Brig.-Gen. David Mark. This account is part of his recently publ…
Okiro Successfully Intervenes to Unite Abuja’s South-South Community
Abuja: Mr. Mike Okiro, former Inspector-General of Police, has successfully intervened and resolved lingering divisions that have rocked the South-South community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Sout…
Nigeria and Brazil Ink Strategic MoUs, Tinubu Calls for Petrobras’ Return
Braslia: Nigeria and Brazil on Monday signed five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in key sectors, aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s economic development.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the signing took place in Braslia, witnessed …
Eno Receives Newly Graduated Ibom Air Pilots, Maintenance Engineers
Abuja: Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has received 35 indigenous Ibom Air cadet pilots and maintenance engineers who graduated from Airbus Flight Academy in France and Ethiopian Airline Aviation Academy. Eno, while receiving the Board and Management of Ibo…
ECOWAS to Deploy 260,000 Counter-Terrorism Force in West Africa
Abuja: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced plans to activate a rapid deployment counter-terrorism brigade comprising 260,000 personnel to enhance the fight against terrorism in the region. Dr. Omar Touray, President of…
Nigeria and Brazil Forge Direct Air Link with Bilateral Air Service Agreement
Abuja: Nigeria has signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil, paving the way for direct flights between both countries. This development was announced by Mr. Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to Nigeria’s Min…
UBEC Reaffirms Commitment to Bridging Planning and Performance Gaps in Nigeria’s Education Sector
Ikeja: The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has restated its commitment to bridging the gap between planning and performance in Nigeria’s basic education sector. Executive Secretary of UBEC, Aisha Garba, made this known during the 27th quar…
Nigeria, EU, UN Collaborate to Combat Technology-Driven Terrorism Threats
Abuja: Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing emerging technology-driven terrorism threats in partnership with the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN), and Interpol. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Of…
Rufai’s Death: Stakeholders Demand Reforms for Forgotten Heroes
Lagos: The funeral of Nigerian football icon Peter Rufai in Lagos on Thursday drew sharp criticism over the absence of top officials from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC). Rufai, fondly called ‘Dodo Mayana…
Tinubu Receives Full Military Honours in Brazil
Braslia: President Bola Tinubu received a full military welcome on Monday during his official visit to President Luiz In¡cio Lula da Silva at the Planalto Palace, Braslia.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, a colourful guard of honour, meticulou…